KLC CONSULTING

The Music Industry Accountant

Specialist financial and royalty accounting for the music, media, and entertainment industries - Founded by Karl Crick, FCCA, three decades in music finance.

SERVICES

KLC Consulting provides a comprehensive range of financial and accounting services, tailored specifically to the music, media, and entertainment industries.

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Music & Royalty Accounting

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Financial Management

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Business Administration

ABOUT

Founded by Karl Crick in 2007, KLC Consulting provides expert financial support and consultancy to businesses across the music, TV and media industries.

With three decades of experience in music finance, Karl has built a reputation for delivering clear, reliable and industry-specific financial guidance to artists, labels, and entertainment companies in the UK and internationally. By combining industry knowledge with professional accounting expertise, Karl supports clients to maintain strong financial control while navigating the unique financial structures of the music business.

Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

3 DECADEs IN MUSIC FINANCE

1996

Karl begins his career in music finance at Gut Records. Artists include Right Said Fred, Space, Jane McDonald, Tom Jones. Develops expertise in MCPS and artist royalty accounting.

2001

Joins Ministry of Sound. Oversees finances across record labels, brand licensing, nightclubs, and international tours.

2007

Karl becomes Finance Director at Ministry of Sound. Leaves to found KLC Consulting. Maintains an active relationship with the company to this day.

2026

Three decades in music finance. KLC Consulting continues to provide specialist financial and royalty accounting to labels, artists, and media companies across the UK and internationally.

1996

Karl begins his career in music finance at Gut Records. Artists include Right Said Fred, Space, Jane McDonald, Tom Jones. Develops expertise in MCPS and artist royalty accounting.

2001

Joins Ministry of Sound. Oversees finances across record labels, brand licensing, nightclubs, and international tours.

2007

Karl becomes Finance Director at Ministry of Sound. Leaves to found KLC Consulting. Maintains an active relationship with the company to this day.

2026

Three decades in music finance. KLC Consulting continues to provide specialist financial and royalty accounting to labels, artists, and media companies across the UK and internationally.

What clients say

"With his extensive music industry knowledge and his financial background, Karl is an asset to any company."

Lohan Presencer
CEO, Ministry of Sound

"After the success of Peter Andre's platinum selling album 'Revelation' I knew I could rely on Karl to take care of all royalty and financial matters."

Graham Stokes
Chairman, Conehead UK

"Karl is an experienced professional who remains reliable, trustworthy and punctual. I've been able to fully relax with all financial matters and communicate without any problem, especially with his added knowledge of the music industry. Always a pleasure to work with!"

Simon Bird (aka Shadow Child)
DJ / remixer / producer

CONTACT

If you're in the music, media, or entertainment industry and need financial support from someone who knows the business inside out, contact:

Karl Crick, Founder / Director at KLC Consulting.

karl@klcconsulting.co.uk

07977 065 126

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