Downtown Music Publishing has launched a neighbouring rights arm.

The Downtown Neighbouring Rights division will enable Downtown to secure global neighbouring rights for performers and master holders whose songs are performed in public, ensuring greater revenue for its clients. Last year, such payouts in the US alone amounted to over $800 million. 

Although newly launched, the division has actually been operational for almost five years and formed part of the Eagle-i Music acquisition from last year. The service is open to all ...