We unlock the commercial value of music heritage
From strategy through to execution — we work alongside heritage artists, estates and rights holders to identify, activate and monetise the archives that define their legacy.
We don't just make introductions. We understand what you have, identify what the world wants, and manage the entire journey , creatively, commercially and with complete integrity
Why Com:position?
More than a middle man
A connector
—Makes introductions
—Steps aside at handover
—No archive knowledge
—Transactional relationship
Com:position
—Stays in the room
—Leads strategy & execution
—Decades of archive expertise
—Long-term trusted partner
Nobody else in this market has looked after legacy to the speed, scale or precision that we have. That's not a claim, it's a track record built across some of the most significant catalogues in music history.
We've moved media archives twice as high as Mount Everest. In lockdown. Without losing or breaking anything.
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We understand archives at a technical and creative level that no generalist consultant can match
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Built over decades, the relationships that open the right doors, not just any doo
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From first conversation to final delivery, we own the outcome alongside you.
How a project looks
From archive to opportunity
ASSESS
Deep dive into your archive – audio, visual, objects, rights and stories
STRATEGISE
Identify the highest-value opportunities and build a tailored activation roadmap
CONNECT
Match your assets with the right partners – brands, platforms, institutions
EXECUTE
Manage every stage of delivery – production, design, logistics, release
ACTIVATE
Launch, promote and sustain revenue from your legacy for years to come
Every project is different — but the process is consistent. We assess what you have, shape a strategy, find the right partners, and execute flawlessly.
Project spotlight
What this looks like in practice
Client
Heritage Rock Artist Estate
Challenge
50-year archive, largely unorganised
Duration
18 months
Services
Archive Strategy, Partner Brokerage, Activation Delivery
Working with a major heritage artist's estate, we catalogued and digitised a 50-year body of work. We identified three distinct revenue streams and managed every stage through to completion.
"Paul's perseverance evolved into an archive with simple clarity for every work recorded. He was invaluable."
What we deliver
Three ways we create value
Create Wealth
We pair you with experts who understand the specific value of your legacy. One current project connects revolutionary music artists with an iconic watch brand, because, like recorded music, a handmade timepiece is both art and technical marvel.
Legacy Strategy
Brand Partnerships
IP Monetisation
Whether you're an artist, an estate or a rights holder, we work across three interconnected disciplines, always with your legacy and commercial interests at the centre.
Get Organised
What you make today can be saved. What you made yesterday can be accessible. We collaborate on a profitable, structured approach to managing collections — partnered with industry-leading preservation brands and unmatched execution experience.
Archive Strategy
Digitisation
Asset Management
Stay Relevant
Do you know the 100 items that explain your impact on popular culture? Through partnerships with Direct-To-Fan experts, we prepare materials for authentic experiences that delight new and existing fan communities.
Fan Experiences
Exhibitions
Activations
2M+
Assets catalogued & migrated
4 months
Rolling Stones archive built
Zero
Losses during EMI lockdown migration
20+
Years enterprise-grade experience
What people say
In their words
“Paul’s perseverance evolved into an archive with simple clarity for every Pink Floyd work recorded. He was invaluable.”
“It felt like we were in the same office despite there being an ocean between us.”
“His collaborative approach, sharp industry insight, and sense of humour made our work together both productive and genuinely enjoyable.”
Ready to begin
Unlock the value in your legacy
Every great archive has a story waiting to be told, and value waiting to be realised. Let's find out what yours is worth