ICMP is the music publishing industry's global trade body. ICMP's membership comprises the leading major and independent (mainly SMEs & start-ups) music companies, as well as 67 different national associations across 6 continents - Europe, North and South America, Africa, Australasia and Asia.ICMP represents more than 90% of the world's published music (more than 100 million works), spanning more than 5,000 recognised genres, from baroque to Brit Pop. Our industry licenses the world's music across all formats, including digital audio and audiovisual music streaming services; broadcast TV, radio and film; gaming; physical such as vinyl; print and hard copy songbooks; live and public performances - bringing the work millions of songwriters and composers to billions of music lovers. Some of our companies were established in the 1700s and are still thriving today. Others are at the forefront of innovation, modern technologies such as A.I., livestreaming, virtual reality and voice activated audio hardware.As the global voice of music publishers and on behalf of composers and songwriters, ICMP's mission is to secure the best possible environment for the world's music to thrive and advocate to international decision makers and institutions.