Tag: rights

Quincy Jones estate sells catalog and ancillary rights to HarbourView

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:39:45 +0000

Investment firm acquires recorded music, publishing, and ancillary rights from the estate of the legendary producer.

BMG acquires publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:28:36 +0000

The deal covers the ownership of US publishing rights and a participation in publishing income of the band’s catalog globally.

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Dionne Warwick sues rights company over alleged ‘pilfering of millions’ in royalty income

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:51:18 +0000

Artists Rights Enforcement Corporation previously sued the singer, claiming it is owed "hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars."

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Andrea Czapary Martin to exit as CEO of the UK’s PRS for Music at the end of 2026

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:58:45 +0000

PRS represents the rights of more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.

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South Korea’s music industry unites to declare ‘war’ on AI copyright infringement

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:14:36 +0000

Six music rights organizations have formed a coalition, declaring a "state of emergency" and making what they describe as a "declaration of war" against AI copyright infringement.

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Sacem secures ‘landmark’ agreement with UAE-based CMO, the Emirates Music Rights Association (EMRA)

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:36:50 +0000

The deal is said to mark a "turning point" for the protection and fair remuneration of creators, authors, composers, and publishers in the UAE.

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AI-driven kids media firm Animaj strikes global deal with The Orchard’s Magic Star and Sony Music Publishing

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:13:09 +0000

Deal sees The Orchard’s kids division handle recordings distribution while Sony Music Publishing administers publishing rights across Animaj’s catalogue.

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How Cutting Edge built a $1bn+ portfolio of Hollywood music rights

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:02:36 +0000

MBW's Trailblazers series meets the leadership team at Cutting Edge Group: CEO Philip Moross, COO Tara Finegan, and Head of M&A Tim Hegarty

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SoundExchange expands global neighboring rights coverage via 17 new agreements with CMOs in markets including Barbados, Denmark, Kenya, Portugal, and more

admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:26:23 +0000

The expansion includes new partnerships in Kenya, Barbados, Panama, Paraguay, and several European territories.

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Connect Music raises $80m to expand indie artist financing and catalog acquisitions

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:01:15 +0000

The music rights and technology firm will use the investment to fund catalog acquisitions and expand the company's music licensing operations.

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Blackstone sells part of Recognition Music catalog to Sony Music for over $200m (report)

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:20 +0000

Billboard reports that the deal consists primarily of publishing rights and some master recording royalty streams

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Live Nation and Argentina’s Dale Play Live team up on $110m Mâs Monumental Stadium concert rights deal

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:19:54 +0000

The deal, which takes effect January 1, 2027, brings together Live Nation with Argentine promoters DF Entertainment and Dale Play Live.

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Sony launches $2B music rights acquisition JV with Singapore’s GIC

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:07:37 +0000

Sony Music Group is forming a music rights-buying joint venture with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC Pte.

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Having spent $160m on music rights to date, Bella Figura buys ‘significant portion’ of catalog from UK indie label Jeepster

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:03:54 +0000

The deal includes notable releases from Belle And Sebastian, Snow Patrol, and The Gentle Waves.

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SM Entertainment targets M&A deals and AI tech integration as K-pop giant outlines ‘NEXT 3.0’ strategy

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:59:51 +0000

The K-pop powerhouse is also aiming to build Asia's "largest and most respected publishing company" via its Kreation Music Rights (KMR) subsidiary

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