Tag: publishing

Bella Figura Music acquires Paul Epworth publishing catalog, including work with Adele, Florence + The Machine and more

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:59:41 +0000

Alexi Cory-Smith's UK-based music rights company says it has more than $200 million in music rights under ownership and management.

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AI And Music Publishing Licensing – How Do We Get There?

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:10:57 +0000

The following MBW op/ed comes from Monica Corton, a veteran music publisher of over three decades.

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Warner Chappell launches in India; Jay Mehta to lead recorded music and publishing for WMG in India & neighboring South Asian markets

admin — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:19:03 +0000

The new WCM India division will provide songwriters with exclusive access to the wider WMG’s studios within its Mumbai headquarters.

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Reservoir-backed PopArabia acquires MENA label and distributor Viral Wave

admin — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:25:44 +0000

Acquisition marks 'an important milestone in PopArabia’s continued growth,' according to PopArabia and Reservoir

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Warner Chappell Music signs Grammy winner Claudia Brant to global publishing deal

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:24:14 +0000

Grammy-winning songwriter formalizes expanded partnership with WCM as company deepens ties to Latin repertoire and writer development.

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Former UMG Nashville chief Cindy Mabe launches Joan of Arc Music, strikes distribution deal with Warner Records Nashville

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:53:40 +0000

Joan of Arc Music operates across artist management, label services, publishing, TV/film production and philanthropy, with a distribution deal plugging into WMG's global network.

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Sony Music Publishing UK and Second Songs sign Olivia Dean co-writer Bastian Langebaek to global deal

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:03:32 +0000

Agreement follows Langebaek’s contributions to Olivia Dean’s UK No.1 album and an Ivor Novello nomination for The Art of Loving.

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Laufey renews global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:05:49 +0000

Raised between Reykjavik, Iceland, and Washington, D.C., Laufey learned piano and cello as a child before studying at Berklee College of Music

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Shane Knotts promoted to SVP, Global Royalties at Sony Music Publishing

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:43:02 +0000

Knotts joined SMP in 1994 as a Royalty Manager and has spent his entire career at the company.

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After teaming up with Sony Music Publishing to acquire Miranda Lambert catalog, Domain Capital closes $768M entertainment fund

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:27:40 +0000

SMP Nashville and Domain teamed up to acquire Miranda Lambert catalog in January

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‘People want fewer layers between themselves and the thing they care about.’

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:52:30 +0000

First, Justin Kalifowitz saw that music publishing was changing. Then, he saw indie services were the future. Now, with Downtown sold in two parts – for a combined price of $1.2 billion – where does he see the world of entertainment heading next?

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Janet Jackson signs global deal with Believe Music Publishing

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:37:13 +0000

Jackson has sold over 180 million records worldwide

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Bruno Mars signs global publishing administration deal with Avex Music Group

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:27:11 +0000

The agreement takes effect once Mars completes his existing arrangement with BMG/Warner Chappell.

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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.

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Concord acquires UK-based indie label Ninja Tune Records

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:49:28 +0000

The deal brings Ninja Tune’s recorded music operations and its publishing arm, Just Isn’t Music, under Concord’s umbrella.

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