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Given Music Publishing Forms; Names Sebastian VP/GM

October 10, 2013/by Jessica Nicholson

Mike Sebastian

Mike Sebastian


The newly formed Given Music Publishing has appointed veteran music publisher Mike Sebastian as VP/General Manager.
“Songwriters are the heartbeat of our industry,” said industry veteran Cindy Owen and partner Jim Kacmarcik in a joint statement. “It was important to find someone with the vision, track record and a strong commitment to the writers and the songwriting community to lead our publishing division. We have found all of that in Mike and are honored to have him join our executive team as we build our Given Entertainment family.”
Sebastian was formerly the Senior Director of Catalog for ole music following the sale of his company, Blacktop Music Group, to ole in 2010. Prior to Blacktop, Sebastian was the VP/GM of Starstruck Writers Group until its sale to Warner/Chappell in 2001.
“Knowing Cindy for 20 years and the reputation she has in the industry and the businessman I have come to know in Jim, I am thrilled to have this opportunity with them,” said Sebastian. “I look forward to building a great publishing company together. After the success of Blacktop, I’ve been wanting to start a company again, and they have provided me the chance,” said Sebastian.
Mike can be reached at mike@givenmusicpublishing.com or 615-430-2491.

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Jessica Nicholson
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Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
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