Hans Kusters Music (HKM) is a renowned brand in the music industry. Founded in 1972 by Hans Kusters, HKM is an independent record label and music publisher. As a music publisher, they manage the copyrights for original works of mainly Belgian and Dutch authors, as well as numerous international music catalogs.

Their extensive original catalogs include works from artists such as Roland Verlooven, Clouseau, Stef Bos, Boudewijn de Groot, and many more. Additionally, as sub-publishers, they represent various international catalogs like Tom Waits and Burt Bacharach. Their tasks range from managing works with copyright associations to licensing music for films, series, and advertisements.

As a record label, HKM releases music in diverse genres, spanning from kleinkunst to jazz to literature. They have an impressive roster of artists, including Stef Bos, Clouseau, Boudewijn de Groot, and many others. Each release is brought under one of their labels, such as HKM Records, September, Rana, HPK, and Hans.

HKM also engages in global distribution, ensuring their music reaches a wide audience. With their extensive network of publishers, HKM effectively manages their own works worldwide. For more information on their music publishing and record labels, visit their official website