Bucks Music Group has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with pianist, composer, artist and producer Belle Chen.
Blurring the lines between classical and electronic music, London-based Chen saw her 2024 album Ravel In The Forest debut at No.7 on the UK specialist classical chart and No.15 on the ARIA Classical chart.
As a composer, Chen has been commissioned by and written works for major UK ensembles including the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Philharmonic, contributing pieces to BBC Radio 3 programmes such as Music & Meditation and Postcards From Composers.
Chen’s original music also reaches international audiences through sync and collaborative projects, with commission and placements for London and Shanghai Fashion Weeks, as well as in choreography for The Cincinnati Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet. Also an accomplished classical performer, Chen’s recording of Maurice Ravel’s Un Barque Sur L’Ocean was placed on the Gucci Archive.
Rhiannon Bramley (Senior A&R, Bucks Music Group), Belle Chen and Sarah Liversedge Platz (Creative Director, Bucks Music Group
Chen has performed on stages such as the Earth Theatre for EFG London Jazz Festival, Kings Place Hall One, Polygon Live, Royal Albert Hall’s Steinway Series, LSO St Luke’s, Shambala Festival, OzAsia Festival, Latitude Festival, Melbourne Recital Centre, Cafe OTO and Piano City Milano.
Chen has amassed more than 50 million streams to date.
Signed to Platoon, with an upcoming key release in 2027 with guests including the BBC Philharmonic, she will embark on a UK/EU tour this spring, as well as an APAC tour later in the year.
Belle Chen said: “I’m extremely excited to partner with Bucks Music Group for this next phase of my artistic journey, working closely with a team who deeply understands my creative approach to music-making and collaboration. I look forward to seeing how the future unfolds.”
Chen’s manager Burke Turner said: “Belle Chen has found a perfect partner in Bucks Music Group for her innovative and fresh approach to contemporary classical and adjacent genres. As one of the UK’s leading international and independent publishers, it’s an exciting time to have the team at Bucks Music Group on board as this wonderful pianist and composer continues to drive her career forward.”
She offers a unique approach to the neo-classical genre
Rhiannon Bramley
Rhiannon Bramley, senior A&R at Bucks Music, said: “Belle is an extraordinary talent with a plethora of incredible work behind her. She offers a unique approach to the neo-classical genre and we are honoured and extremely excited to work alongside her and her team to create new and forward-thinking opportunities both for the catalogue and for her career.”
Bucks’ catalogue includes shares in works written by David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Procol Harum, James Blunt, Professor Green, Rudimental, Beyoncé, Can, Pete Doherty, Roni Size & Reprazent, David Arnold, Guy Chambers, Sacha Skarbek, Troy Miller, Seton Daunt, Natalie Findlay, Nadine Shah, and more.
Label publishing partners include Heavenly, Nude, Full Time Hobby, Brownswood, Rekids and Arts & Crafts.
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