S1 E9: Creating Noise with Annette Barratt

Annette Barrett is a veteran music publishing executive with over 40 years of experience. She began her career at UK-based Carlin Music and rose through the ranks to hold senior positions at Virgin Music and Warner/Chappell, where she became the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors.

Since 2001, Annette has served as Managing Director of Reservoir/Reverb Music, working with top-tier songwriters like Jamie Hartman, Ina Wroldsen, and Nitin Sawhney. Under her leadership, the company has been behind major hits including “Human” and “Giant” by Rag’n’Bone Man, and “How Deep Is Your Love?” by Calvin Harris + Disciples.

Annette has also worked with legendary artists such as David Bowie, George Michael, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Madonna, and Prince. A passionate supporter of emerging talent, she continues to mentor the next generation of songwriters

 In 2014, she co-founded the Independent Music Publishers’ Forum (IMPF) and was re-elected President in 2021, advocating for independent publishers and songwriters on a global scale.