MK / ORCHESTRAS OF THE WORLD

IMAGINE / AN INVITATION TO FOUNDING PARTNERS

Some partnerships do more than fund culture.
They change what culture is able to become.

Your resources can bring the next chapter into existence. Your endorsement can give it confidence and reach. Your values can help define what it becomes.

Founding Partners are now being invited.

Explore a Founding Partnership
What your involvement can unlock

WHAT MIGHT EXIST
BECAUSE YOU SAID YES?

01 / WHAT YOUR INVOLVEMENT CAN UNLOCK

What your involvement
can unlock.

Recordings become films. Films reach new audiences. Each chapter opens a path to the next — an international cultural platform built around proven work.

  1. 01 / UK CHAPTER

    Recording

    Original songs. Two orchestral identities.

  2. 02 / UK CHAPTER

    Film

    The musicians, the process and the human story.

  3. 03 / UK CHAPTER

    Release

    Music and films ready to meet their audiences.

  4. 04 / LONGER-TERM VISION

    Concert

    The possibility of bringing the story to a live stage.

  5. 05 / LONGER-TERM VISION

    International chapters

    New orchestras. New cultural perspectives.

  6. 06 / LONGER-TERM VISION

    Global cultural platform

    A growing body of work, exchange and discovery.

The UK recording and film chapter is the immediate opportunity. Concerts and international expansion would develop through future partnerships and agreements.

02 / WHY YOUR NAME MATTERS

The right name beside an idea
can change how the world sees it.

The strongest partnership brings a name whose standards and story belong naturally beside the work.

01

Resources.

The means to bring musicians together, make the work and carry it into the world.

02

Endorsement.

Your reputation, confidence and reach can open doors that funding alone cannot.

03

Meaning.

The values your name carries become part of why the project matters.

03 / WHAT YOUR PARTNERSHIP CAN STAND FOR

Your values.
Made visible through the work.

Excellence.

Craftsmanship and precision, giving extraordinary players the space to discover together.

Resilience.

Persistence and reinvention — a journey emerging artists can recognise in their own lives.

Human possibility.

Someone far from the traditional centres of opportunity seeing that origin does not determine destination.

Across borders.

Different cultures finding shared ground; new audiences discovering orchestras through songs they connect with.

Talent can come from anywhere. Opportunity cannot.

THE FOUNDING MOMENT

Most partnerships begin after the story has already been built.
This one does not have to.

  • The festival exists.
  • The tour exists.
  • The institution exists.
  • The audience already exists.

Brands are invited to join something that has already been built.

This is different.

Mahmood Khan with Orchestras of the World creates an unusual opening: the opportunity to enter before the orbit has fully formed.

The repertoire, track record, creative control and international relationships are already in place. The artist-owned platform is still taking shape.

As a Founding Partner, you can help determine how far the idea can travel.

THE RECORDINGS ARE ONLY THE BEGINNING

Orchestras. Films. Concerts. International chapters. Cultural exchange.

A vision for a continuing story of resilience, craftsmanship and human creativity — and the distance talent can travel when opportunity meets it.

For the right brand, this is more than access to music sponsorship.

It is access to
the founding moment.

Proven work. Independent creative direction. Room to build something much larger — while your partnership can still become part of its origin story.

In an age when music can increasingly be generated without musicians, this project makes another choice: put extraordinary human players back at the centre of discovery.

MAHMOOD KHAN WITH ORCHESTRAS OF THE WORLD

IMAGINE.

BEFORE THE ALGORITHMS. BACK TO THE MUSIC.

THE IDEA YOU CAN HELP TAKE FURTHER

Same songwriter.
Same songs.
Same harmony and form.
Different orchestra.

What emerges that was
never written down?

Four songs form the common repertoire. Each orchestra brings its own musical personality, interpretation and cultural character.

The song, harmony and form remain fixed. Orchestral colour and controlled improvisational freedom create space for each ensemble to reveal its own identity.

THE ARTIST / A CREDIBLE FOUNDATION

The work already exists.
Your partnership helps it travel further.

Mahmood Khan brings original repertoire and intellectual property, an established catalogue, artist performance, creative direction and years of international relationships. His experience spans orchestral recordings, documentary work, song mixing and video post-production.

Developed enough to be credible.
Early enough for a Founding Partner to matter.

DOCUMENTED AUDIENCE RESPONSE

Proven work.
A foundation to build on.

Your partnership would help scale music with an existing record of audience response. These are documented results, with the original charts available to inspect.

BillboardNo. 1
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 1 on Billboard Classical Crossover Albums, Chart week: 8 August 2020.View original ↗

Classical Crossover Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Chart week: 8 August 2020

ARIANo. 1
Like the River — No. 1 on ARIA Top 50 Physical Singles, Chart date: 12 October 2009.View original ↗

Top 50 Physical Singles

Like the River

Chart date: 12 October 2009

iTunesNos. 4–9
Six songs. One Top 10. — Nos. 4–9 on iTunes World Songs, Capture date shown: 07/04/2021.View original ↗

World Songs

Six songs. One Top 10.

Capture date shown: 07/04/2021

43 DOCUMENTED CHART RECORDS

Every distinct chart image in the supplied collection, including different weeks, positions and versions. Select any image to read the original at full size.

BillboardNo. 4
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 4 on Billboard Classical Crossover Albums, Chart week: 25 July 2020.View original ↗

Classical Crossover Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Chart week: 25 July 2020

BillboardNo. 7
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 7 on Billboard Classical Crossover Albums, Chart week: 11 July 2020.View original ↗

Classical Crossover Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Chart week: 11 July 2020

BillboardNo. 18
Jahan Tu Nahi — No. 18 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales, Chart week: 28 August 2021.View original ↗

World Digital Song Sales

Jahan Tu Nahi

Chart week: 28 August 2021

BillboardNo. 16
Jahan Tu Nahi — No. 16 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales, Chart week: 11 September 2021.View original ↗

World Digital Song Sales

Jahan Tu Nahi

Chart week: 11 September 2021

BillboardNo. 7
Ginoo — chart re-entry — No. 7 on Billboard World Digital Song Sales.View original ↗

World Digital Song Sales

Ginoo — chart re-entry

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BillboardNo. 1
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 1 on Billboard Classical Crossover Albums, Chart week: 8 August 2020.View original ↗

Classical Crossover Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Chart week: 8 August 2020

ARIANo. 1
Like the River — No. 1 on ARIA Top 50 Physical Singles, Chart date: 12 October 2009.View original ↗

Top 50 Physical Singles

Like the River

Chart date: 12 October 2009

iTunesNos. 3, 4 & 5
Three songs together — Nos. 3, 4 & 5 on iTunes Top Songs.View original ↗

Top Songs

Three songs together

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iTunesNos. 23, 24 & 25
Sydney / Go On / Jagamarra — Nos. 23, 24 & 25 on iTunes Classical Songs.View original ↗

Classical Songs

Sydney / Go On / Jagamarra

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iTunesNos. 4–9
Six songs. One Top 10. — Nos. 4–9 on iTunes World Songs, Capture date shown: 07/04/2021.View original ↗

World Songs

Six songs. One Top 10.

Capture date shown: 07/04/2021

iTunesNos. 1 & 2
Merry Go Round / Ukulele Mix — Nos. 1 & 2 on iTunes World Songs.View original ↗

World Songs

Merry Go Round / Ukulele Mix

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iTunesNo. 5
Battle Is Uphill — No. 5 on iTunes Electronic Songs, Capture date shown: 22/04/2022.View original ↗

Electronic Songs

Battle Is Uphill

Capture date shown: 22/04/2022

iTunesNos. 1 & 2
Ginoo / Merry Go Round — Live — Nos. 1 & 2 on iTunes World Songs, Captured: 17 February 2024.View original ↗

World Songs

Ginoo / Merry Go Round — Live

Captured: 17 February 2024

iTunesNo. 3
Here and Now — No. 3 on iTunes Electronic Songs, Capture date shown: 29/11/2021.View original ↗

Electronic Songs

Here and Now

Capture date shown: 29/11/2021

iTunesNo. 1
Merry Go Round — Live at Resonator — No. 1 on iTunes World Songs.View original ↗

World Songs

Merry Go Round — Live at Resonator

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iTunesNo. 4
My Own Little Bed — No. 4 on iTunes Electronic Songs, Capture date shown: 28/02/2022.View original ↗

Electronic Songs

My Own Little Bed

Capture date shown: 28/02/2022

iTunesNo. 3
You and I on a Drive — EP — No. 3 on iTunes World Albums.View original ↗

World Albums

You and I on a Drive — EP

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iTunesNo. 2
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 2 on iTunes Classical Albums.View original ↗

Classical Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

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iTunesNo. 1
With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra — No. 1 on iTunes Classical Albums, Capture date shown: 31/07/2020.View original ↗

Classical Albums

With Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Capture date shown: 31/07/2020

AIRNo. 2
Merry Go Round — No. 2 on AIR Singles · 100% Independent, Chart week: 8 June 2020.View original ↗

Singles · 100% Independent

Merry Go Round

Chart week: 8 June 2020

AIRNo. 20
Merry Go Round — No. 20 on AIR Singles · 100% Independent, Chart week: 1 June 2020.View original ↗

Singles · 100% Independent

Merry Go Round

Chart week: 1 June 2020

AIRNo. 15
Tere Baghair — No. 15 on AIR Albums · 100% Independent, Chart week: 1 June 2020.View original ↗

Albums · 100% Independent

Tere Baghair

Chart week: 1 June 2020

AmazonNo. 1
Imaginary Friend — No. 1 on Amazon Jazz · Best Sellers · Top 100 Paid.View original ↗

Jazz · Best Sellers · Top 100 Paid

Imaginary Friend

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AmazonNo. 6
Jahan Tu Nahi — No. 6 on Amazon International Songs · Best Sellers, Capture date shown: 15/8/21.View original ↗

International Songs · Best Sellers

Jahan Tu Nahi

Capture date shown: 15/8/21

AmazonNo. 2
Tere Baghair — No. 2 on Amazon International Albums · Best Sellers.View original ↗

International Albums · Best Sellers

Tere Baghair

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Google PlayFeatured
Tere Baghair — Featured on Google Play Album listing, Capture date shown: 07/06/2020.View original ↗

Album listing

Tere Baghair

Capture date shown: 07/06/2020

Positions refer to the specific chart category and snapshot shown. Billboard, ARIA, AIR and store rankings are identified separately. iTunes “World” / “Worldwide” is a genre category. Original screenshots and available date details are included; the collection is not a count of unique chart appearances.

THE STORY BEHIND THE RECORDS

The Willoughby album reaches Billboard No. 1 Beatviral Music · PRLog · 2020 ↗A career across charts and musical worlds Beat Viral Music · IssueWire · 2022 ↗

Open original ↗

THE ARTIST / A CREDIBLE FOUNDATION

THE ARTIST / LIVE ON CHANNEL 9

Mahmood Khan · Live on Channel 9
Watch on YouTube

Mahmood
Khan.

Songwriter. Producer.
Recording artist.

From a small village in Pakistan to Los Angeles recording studios, the Sydney Opera House and orchestral collaborations, Mahmood Khan’s journey has been shaped by persistence and reinvention. Work with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, a No. 1 on ARIA’s Physical Singles chart and a Billboard Classical Crossover Albums No. 1 are part of that record.

He brings the songs, proven repertoire, creative direction and production experience. Your partnership has an existing body of work to build on — and the opportunity to help it reach further.

Explore Mahmood’s musical journey

IN THEIR WORDS

I am impressed by this young man’s values, hard work, and dedication. He possesses a rare combination of skills from sound engineering to production, writing, and his involvement with American Black music. This is why I am working with him today and it is the reason that one day he will be known for his work the world over.

Nusrat Fateh Ali KhanDuring their 1997 collaboration

THE CREATIVE JOURNEY

“Mahmood has always had the commitment to becoming a great artist and his music reflects it. He is pushing boundaries and unlocking the secrets, and we get to go with him on his journey. I am proud and happy to be a part of that journey because he is heading to greatness.”

David Allen JonesMusic producer & entertainment executive · Worked with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Janet Jackson, Garth Brooks and Bon Jovi · Former partner, Transition Music
Shashi GopalFounder & CEO, Magnasound · Pioneer of India’s Indipop revolution

“Mahmood possesses a rare combination — a Record producer with vision, a songwriter with a distinctive style and a performer capable of mesmerising his audiences…”

He describes the repertoire as fresh, experimental and without doubt the sound of the future.

Jay WarsinskeFounder & CEO, IndiePower · Veteran music marketing executive

“I have known and worked with Mahmood Khan for over 20 years, finding him extremely talented, driven and inspirational to others. May his music continue to touch and inspire people worldwide!”

Dennis PooreComposer & songwriter · Clio Award nominee · Earth Girls Are Easy

“His music and songs touch the heart and feed the soul on many levels. He is the real deal.”

Jon PelzerFormer Director of Business Security, Michael Jackson Organization · Marketing entrepreneur

Comparing the emotional effect of Mahmood’s music to the Beatles, Pelzer describes it as much more than a transformational listening experience… a spiritual experience that feeds life and hope into the heart and soul.

Livio HarrisCEO, Who’s Harris Entertainment

“it is so refreshing to hear his music.”

Doug EmeryBarry Gibb’s musical director

“Mahmood’s unique style adds such a cool vibe to his beautiful lyrics…”

Scott LeviABC Central Coast

Described Berlin as creating a world music sound that is totally unique.

Zain NabiSBS Urdu

Said what stood out was that Mahmood’s work has a reflection of his soul and personality, describing it as refreshing and optimistic.

THE WORK / ALREADY REAL

WILLOUGHBY · AUSTRALIA

Your belief has
somewhere to go.

Mahmood Khan with
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

The Willoughby collaboration is the starting point for the next chapter: original songs brought into an orchestral world, with a No. 1 on Billboard’s Classical Crossover Albums chart.

Mahmood Khan with Willoughby Symphony OrchestraWatch on YouTube

BILLBOARD / CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ALBUMS

NO.1

Mahmood Khan with
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra

Conducted by David Griffin.
Chart week: 8 August 2020.

Explore the chart history
Billboard Classical Crossover Albums, week of 8 August 2020: Mahmood Khan with Willoughby Symphony Orchestra at No. 1.View the original chart ↗
Fifth week on the chart. The orchestral chapter reached No. 1.

THE JOURNEY / ALREADY ON FILM

A story already lived.
A wider story still to tell.

From the Sydney Opera House
to the next orchestral chapter.

The earlier Sydney Opera House documentary shows that documenting this journey is already part of the work. Your partnership could help develop a much larger documentary story, following the people, decisions and cultural encounters behind future international chapters.

Sydney Opera House · An earlier documentary chapterWatch on YouTube

THE FIRST STEP / MANCHESTER + LONDON

A tangible beginning.
Room to go further.

The proposed UK chapter brings the project to Manchester and London, with Manchester Camerata in development and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra proposed for the London chapter.

Recording sessions. Captured on film.

Mahmood and each orchestra will record the same four songs in studio sessions. Those sessions will be professionally filmed to create finished recordings, performance films and behind-the-scenes material for release.

This first UK chapter is a studio recording and film production. Live concerts belong to the longer-term vision.

CHAPTER / MANCHESTER01

Manchester
Camerata

In development

Manchester roots. An adventurous musical spirit.

Founded in 1972, Manchester Camerata brings chamber music’s intimacy to a wide musical world. Under Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy, its work spans Mozart, collaborations with Martha Argerich, and projects with New Order, Aziz Ibrahim and Lewis Capaldi. Opening Glastonbury for 40,000 people reflects its adventurous spirit.

That belief in music’s power to connect people also drives Music in Mind, its pioneering programme for people living with dementia. Working with University of Manchester researchers, Camerata has become the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia. Artistic exploration and human connection are woven into its identity.

Explore Manchester Camerata

The Manchester chapter is being developed with Manchester Camerata following direct discussions around orchestra lineup, rehearsal, studio and filming.

CHAPTER / LONDON02

Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra

Proposed London orchestra

A great orchestral tradition. A world of musical possibilities.

Founded by Sir Thomas Beecham in 1946, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra combines an international reputation with musical versatility. By 1949, it had made more than 200 recordings for major labels. Today, under Music Director Vasily Petrenko, its repertoire spans symphonic works, film scores, pop and video games.

Collaborations with Yehudi Menuhin, Shirley Bassey, Rod Stewart and Kylie Minogue reflect its musical breadth. Alongside international touring and performances at London’s major concert halls, its RPO Resound programme brings music into communities. A distinguished recording heritage and an enduring appetite for discovery continue to shape its identity.

Explore the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is proposed for the London chapter, building on previous direct recording discussions.

WHAT WE WILL CREATE

Four songs.
Two complete recording
and film chapters.

  1. 01 Finished studio recordings and releases
  2. 02 Performance films from the recording sessions
  3. 03 Behind-the-scenes material
  4. 04 Short-form digital content

ONE PROJECT.
AN ENTIRE BODY OF CONTENT.

Two orchestras. Four songs. Eight commercial recordings — and a much larger body of music, film and media created around them.

  • 8 commercial recordings

  • Several remixes

  • High-production music videos for the finished songs

  • International release and chart activity*

  • Short-form films and clips

  • Behind-the-scenes material

  • Recording studio and rehearsal footage

  • Interviews with participating musicians and artists who wish to be heard

  • A full-length documentary intended for submission to film festivals internationally

For partners, this means association with a continuing body of music, film and storytelling — not a single event.

*Chart results are not guaranteed.

PLANNED DELIVERY / CHAPTER BY CHAPTER

  1. Prepare & recordConfirm the orchestra and production scope, prepare the repertoire, rehearse, record and film each chapter.
  2. Finish & deliverMix and master recordings, edit films and prepare release materials.
  3. Release & shareBring the work to audiences through music releases, performance films, short-form content and media outreach, with the documentary intended for international festival submissions.

BEYOND THE FIRST CHAPTER

Part of the origin story.
With a horizon beyond it.

Manchester. London.
Then the possibility of new orchestras, new countries and new audiences.

The same repertoire provides a repeatable creative foundation. Each orchestra contributes a distinct interpretation; each collaboration adds recordings, films and stories to a growing international body of work.

Over time, that could extend into live concerts, cultural exchange and touring. Future chapters would develop as partners, orchestras and opportunities align.

Your involvement at the beginning could help establish the momentum, relationships and confidence that make that growth possible.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR BRAND

A place in the story.
From the beginning.

A place in the origin story.

Recognition as a partner who helped the platform take shape, with a relationship grounded in shared values.

Across music and film.

Association with recordings, films and their stories, with scope to explore future live chapters as they develop.

A continuing story.

A body of work that can create fresh reasons to engage audiences over time, beyond a single event.

A relationship shaped together.

The opportunity to develop how attribution, storytelling, access and campaign activity express the partnership from the outset.

The partnership framework, rights and activities are agreed individually, subject to relevant approvals.

PROPOSED PUBLIC CAMPAIGN CONCEPT

An idea that can
live in public.

A proposed expression for Manchester and future campaign locations: a question that invites people to imagine what a founding decision could set in motion.

Concept artwork. Locations and placements would be developed as part of an agreed campaign.

Proposed public campaign concept: WHAT MIGHT EXIST BECAUSE YOU SAID YES? IMAGINE. mahmoodkhan.net/imagine. Founding Partners now being invited.
Proposed public campaign concept

THE FIRST CHAPTER / THE PRODUCTION COMMITMENT

THE COMPLETE PRODUCTION CYCLE

Where your partnership
begins.

£150,000

Total production target
Manchester + London

The initial UK production target: two complete chapters, from the first rehearsal to the finished recordings and films. A concrete first step towards a continuing international platform.

01

ORCHESTRA, MUSIC PREPARATION
& REHEARSALS

Musicians, music preparation, ensemble coordination and rehearsal.

02

RECORDING STUDIOS
& ENGINEERING

Recording spaces, engineering and session production.

03

FILM PRODUCTION

Filming the studio performances and behind-the-scenes process.

04

AUDIO & VIDEO
POST-PRODUCTION

Audio production, mixing, mastering and film editing.

05

ARTIST / CREATIVE
PRODUCTION & TRAVEL

Artist and creative production, travel and accommodation.

06

RELEASE, DELIVERY
& PROJECT LOGISTICS

Release preparation, delivery, coordination and production contingency.

A detailed production budget, including current assumptions, project allocations and production milestones, is available to prospective Founding Partners. Final allocations will reflect confirmed orchestra, studio and production quotations.

Request the Founding Partner Production Budget

THE INVITATION / FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

A partnership with
meaning on both sides.

Each partnership is designed with the Founding Partner, around shared values, contribution and ambition. The relationship takes shape through a conversation.

SHAPE THE BEGINNING

Lead Founding Partner

Help establish the UK recordings and films as the foundation for what comes next.

From £50,000

Manchester or London Chapter Partner

Underwrite a complete recording and film chapter in either city.

Bespoke chapter partnership

Strategic / In-kind Partner

Media, travel, accommodation, production, technology or another strategically useful contribution.

Individually designed

Lead Founding Partners support the UK project as a whole. Chapter Partners fund a complete recording and film chapter in Manchester or London.

What a partnership can include

Partner recognition can include visibility across project-owned campaigns, association with releases and content, selected production access, and bespoke activations. All arrangements are agreed individually and subject to relevant approvals.

PRIVATE PATRON

A private conversation.

A personal relationship with the music and the work it can become.

Begin a private conversation

FOR PROSPECTIVE FOUNDING PARTNERS

Serious prospective partners may request:

Request Founding Partner Information

BECAUSE YOU SAID YES.

You helped music exist that otherwise may never have been made, giving world-class musicians the space to discover something together.

You backed the age-old story of the outsider: the artist who began far from the traditional centres of opportunity and kept going.

You helped prove that where someone begins does not have to determine where they can go.

You chose human creativity, craftsmanship and collaboration — bringing different cultures into the same room through music.

You brought fuel to a fire already burning with courage, hope and possibility.

You gave an independent artist the momentum to turn recordings into films, films into stories, and one orchestral chapter into the possibility of many more.

You helped create proof that excellence, craft and human effort still matter.

And somewhere, someone who has never met you may see what was created and think:
Perhaps there is room for what I can create too.

You helped make possibility visible.

That is what might exist because you said yes.

THE FOUNDING MOMENT IS NOW

Start a Founding Partner Conversation mahmoodkhanteam@gmail.com