Jorge Brea is the Founder and CEO of Symphonic Distribution, a fully independent global music services company providing distribution, marketing, royalty collection, and more for artists, labels, and managers.
He began his music career as a DJ and producer at 16, releasing over 45 vinyl records in the electronic music scene. Motivated by the challenges faced by independent artists, Jorge launched Symphonic in 2006 with no outside funding—just a vision to empower musicians worldwide.
Today, Symphonic has grown into a team of over 200 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with headquarters in Tampa and offices in Brooklyn, Nashville, Bogotá, Mexico, South Africa, Canada, and Brazil. The company has distributed millions of tracks and paid out hundreds of millions in royalties, supporting thousands of independent creators globally. Symphonic has raised over $40 million in venture funding to date.
Jorge is widely recognized as a leader in the independent music sector. He has been named a Billboard Indie Power Player in 2025 and previous years, received the Music Biz Next Gen Award, and was selected for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. He was also featured on the cover of Tampa Bay Business & Wealth magazine.
In addition to his executive leadership, Jorge actively contributes to industry progress through the Music Fights Fraud Alliance and oversees Symphonic’s monthly support of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. He is also a committed advocate for causes including animal rights, mental health, and gender equality.
