Boosey & Hawkes

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Boosey & Hawkes is a classical music publisher representing composers and providing printed music, scores, licensing, rentals and music-related resources.

Description Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Boosey & Hawkes describes itself as the world’s leading classical music publisher, formed from two historic companies and focused on shaping the music of the future. It publishes a select international list of composers, with a focus on contemporary classical and educational music.

Mission Brand's website · 2026-11-06

To support the creation and performance of new music, from commissioning through world premiere and subsequent performances, while publishing and promoting music for performance and sale.

Website Brand's website · 2026-11-06

https://boosey.com

Voice & tone Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Authoritative, professional, scholarly and contemporary.

Founded Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Boosey’s first London offices opened in 1792; Boosey & Hawkes was formed through the 1930 merger of the two historic companies.

Headquarters Brand's website · 2026-11-06

London, UK — Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Limited, 1st Floor, Loom Court, 12 Fleur de Lis Street, London E1 6BP.

Problem solved Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Helps composers, performers, presenters, educators and other music professionals access, publish, license, rent, perform and promote classical and contemporary music.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Classical music publishing
• Contemporary composer representation
• Educational music publishing
• Printed music production and distribution
• Online catalogue and score access
• Music licensing and copyright services
• Rental services for performance materials
• Commissioning support

Products / SKUs Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Printed sheet music and performance materials
• Online scores and catalogue listings
• Works for sale or rental
• Licensing and permissions services
• Composer biographies and programme notes
• Composer and repertoire information
• Performance and commissioning resources
• Email newsletters

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Classical music, contemporary music, music education and performing arts.

Customer base Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Composers, performers, orchestras, opera companies, ensembles, conductors, educators, music retailers, presenters and other music professionals.

Ideal customer profile Brand's website · 2026-11-06

Professional composers and music organizations seeking publishing, representation, licensing, rental materials, commissioning support or access to contemporary and classical repertoire.

Use cases Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Publishing and distributing new and established classical works
• Commissioning new compositions
• Licensing music and obtaining permissions
• Renting performance materials
• Purchasing printed sheet music
• Accessing online scores and catalogue information
• Programming works for orchestras, opera, dance, musicals, ensembles and educational settings
• Obtaining composer biographies, photographs and programme notes

Customer outcomes Brand's website · 2026-11-06

• Access to published works and performance materials
• Support throughout the commissioning process from initial contact through world premiere and later performances
• Access to composer biographies and programme notes
• Ability to purchase sheet music through music shops worldwide
• Access to local offices serving the Americas, German-speaking territories and the rest of the world
• Increased awareness of composers, publications, performances and repertoire