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Matt Bird

Partner, Head of Royalties | White Sky

With over 20 years’ experience in the music industry, Matt brings deep expertise in royalty accounting and artist support. Since joining White Sky in its early days he’s helped recover millions in missing royalties and has made it his mission to bring clarity to today's digital-first music landscape.

Matt is passionate about helping artists navigate industry changes, using hands-on data and experience to deliver practical advice. He’s presented at Bigsound, EMC, VMDO, RMIT, and Collarts, and published articles for The Music Network and a long-running newsletter.

A community radio volunteer, licensed ham radio operator, and founder of Radio PVS, Matt is also a dedicated Yacht Rock enthusiast.

Knowledge I've Shared


Top 5 Ways Artists’ Royalties are Underpaid
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