LCME announces new global distribution partnership
1 October 2024
London College of Music Examinations (LCME) has entered into an exclusive global distribution partnership with Hal Leonard Europe, a leader in music publishing and education.
The agreement, effective immediately, will see Hall Leonard Europe distribute LCME's entire catalogue of printed music, speech, drama, and communications materials across the globe. This partnership includes current and future physical and digital publications, which will be available on Hal Leonard's e-commerce platforms and partner trade websites.
Ben Norbury, Head of Exams at LCME, said, "This collaboration will allow us to widen our reach and provide even better service to educators, students, and performers worldwide. Hal Leonard's extensive distribution network and commitment to excellence align perfectly with LCME's mission of empowering people through performance."
Building on existing collaborations
This partnership builds upon the strong relationship between LCME and Hal Leonard Europe. The two organisations have previously collaborated on projects such as the Musical Theatre Handbooks and Popular Vocals syllabus, laying a foundation of trust and shared vision.
Oliver Winstone, Head of Business Development at Hal Leonard Europe, said, "Everyone at Hal Leonard looks forward to enjoying closer ties with LCME, providing a market-leading physical and digital distribution network to ensure LCME titles are available globally. The LCME team has been a delight to work with so far, and it’s an honour to welcome them to the Hal Leonard family!"
Looking to the future
For LCME, this partnership represents a significant step forward in its mission to provide inclusive, accessible pathways for performers of all backgrounds. By leveraging Hal Leonard's extensive distribution network, LCME aims to make its high-quality educational materials more accessible than ever before.
As LCME continues to offer a wide range of subjects including musical theatre, piano, guitar, singing, and many other instruments and performance disciplines, this new distribution agreement promises to open new doors for aspiring performers and educators across the globe.
LCME titles are now available for immediate ordering.