Simon Moor

Simon Moor is the Managing Director of Kobalt Music Publishing APAC, a key figure in the music publishing industry with a career dedicated to promoting local talent and driving global success. He has been a director on the APRA Board since November 2021 and a director of AMCOS since 2013. Additionally, Simon sits on the board of AMPAL, further contributing to the development and growth of the music publishing landscape in Australia and beyond.

Simon’s journey with Kobalt began in 2010, when he established Kobalt Music Publishing in Australia and New Zealand. With a strong commitment to nurturing homegrown talent, Simon quickly positioned the company for international acclaim. His work helped launch the global careers of artists such as Gotye, Flume (Future Classic), and Dean Lewis, creating a foundation for continued success. The current Kobalt roster under his leadership boasts prominent artists and songwriters, including Royel Otis, G Flip, Parkway Drive, John Williamson, Kev Carmody, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Cosmo’s Midnight, Flight Facilities (Future Classic), Genesis Owusu, Spacey Jane, Tash Sultana, and Tim Minchin.

In 2016, Simon expanded Kobalt’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific region by establishing Kobalt Music Publishing Asia in Hong Kong. His expertise in navigating the intricacies of different markets has been crucial to Kobalt’s success across the region. Simon led the development of strategic business plans for each country, built strong connections with local music industries, performing rights organisations, and formed key partnerships with major players like NetEase Cloud Music and Tencent Music Entertainment. Simon’s ability to foster relationships across the region further underscores his deep understanding of the global music publishing ecosystem.