NPG Signs Publishing Deal With Native Tongue

Australian publishing company Native Tongue have secured the publishing rights to Prince’s entire back catalogue under a new deal with NPG Publishing.

Established by the funk icon, NPG’s catalogue includes Prince’s entire back catalogue and music from his upcoming album(s). The company was established earlier this year, marking the first time in two decades that the superstar’s publishing rights have been independently managed.

Under the deal Native Tongue – who are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year – will control the catalogue in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. It includes songs like Kiss, Cream and U Got The Look.

“It truly is an honour to represent such an iconic and musically amazing catalogue,” said Native Tongue General Manager Jamie Gough. “Prince has been a musical pioneer his entire career and to have his personal publishing company choose Native Tongue during such an exciting period is a real privilege.”

As well as having local writers like Clairy Browne, Jon Toogood, The Amity Affliction and Wagons Native Tongue’s international roster includes music from Elvis Presely, Daft Punk, Lorde, Diplo, Tom Waits, Rodgers & Hammerstein and others.