Tomorrowland Music, the music arm of electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland, has signed an exclusive global agreement with BMG to manage and administer its music publishing rights and co-sign new songwriters and producers.
The partnership marks an expansion of the company’s business scope tomorrow’s world musicwhich has established itself in the field of recorded music with works by electronic artists including Retro Culture, Martin Garrix, Alok, Timmy Trumpet, Janji, Dennis Surta etc.
Tomorrowland launched his own record label in August 2021 and teamed up with universal music. This brand partner is Virgin Records Germanythrough global distribution Virgin Records and Artist Services.
Tomorrowland Music has since grown into a full-service music operator with a team of A&R professionals, marketing experts, DSP experts and legal support staff. A press release on Friday (October 18) stated that the BMG partnership adds publishing expertise to its existing team, thereby enhancing support for the electronic music community, particularly in terms of music creation and synchronization opportunities.
“Tomorrowland Music aims to collaborate with the world’s best electronic music producers and writers, helping them create exceptional music that resonates globally. Leveraging the power of the wider Tomorrowland and CORE ecosystems.
Michelle Van Buyten, tomorrow world music
“Tomorrowland Music aims to collaborate with the world’s best electronic music producers and writers, helping them create exceptional music that resonates globally. Leveraging the power of the broader Tomorrowland and CORE ecosystem, the partnership with BMG will push the boundaries of electronic music The limits of what music can achieve. Michelle van BuytenMusic Director of Tomorrowland.
Levi IsabellaBMG Managing Director Benelux added: “The partnership with Tomorrowland Music unites some of the world’s biggest names in electronic music with BMG’s expertise to discover and develop new talent.
“Our goal is to build a bridge between world-class songwriters and the next generation of top talent. When we co-host the next Songwriting SoundLab during ADE Amsterdam, we’re sure to create some of the most innovative music our fans have yet to hear. The new music of sex.
Through the first “Tomorrow Lab” writing camp held in Belgium, the cooperation between the two parties has achieved results. The initiative brings together 32 artists and songwriters across three studios.
“Goodboys and Blazey performed songs they wrote during the camp on the Tomorrowland main stage; Henri PFR, Repiet and Julia Kleijn performed songs they wrote and recorded in just two days at The Gathering, Tomorrowland campground. Tomorrowland Music and BMG has the ability to bring the most inspiring people together at the right time. Errol AnthonySenior Director of BMG A&R.
The next phase of the partnership was showcased during the Amsterdam Dance event from 16 to 20 October, where the two companies co-hosted a songwriting event sound lab.
The partnership with Tomorrowland Music marks BMG’s latest collaboration following a strategic alliance with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group to manage the company’s music catalog. As part of the deal signed in July, BMG will become the record label for Cirque du Soleil’s catalog of original scores, soundtracks and new album releases.
BMG’s turnover hits record high in first half of 2024 €459 million ($499 million), up Annual increase of 11.1%or up Annual increase of 12.5% On an organic basis.
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