Part of Universal Music Group Virgin Music Group Global distribution and marketing partnership with Brooklyn-born independent brand party recordhome to IDLES, PJ Harvey, Blondshell, Cigarettes After Sex, Laura Marling, Ezra Collective and more. Partisan also includes brands such as Desert Daze Sound and section1. The deal follows Universal’s acquisition of long-time partner Partisan [PIAS] and [Integral] last month. “The Union of Our Lady and Our Lady [Integral] Team allows guerrillas to marry the best [PIAS] and [Integral] Partisan Chief Operating Officer said: “It is these teams that have helped us secure the additional resources Virgin needs to deliver on our ambition to become the most trusted music company for artists across all genres around the world. Zena White in a statement.
voice exchange and South African Musical Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) A reciprocal agreement was reached whereby American and South African performers would pay royalties for the use of their recordings in the United States and South Africa respectively. This will be the first time American performers have been paid for neighboring rights for the use of their music in South Africa. “This agreement is the result of SoundExchange’s efforts to ensure that U.S. creators receive the same treatment in the country as South African creators,” a press release about the deal said. The multilateral agreement also includes AFM and SAG-AFTRA intellectual property distribution funds, retroactive to the 2022 distribution period, that will also benefit non-featured artists including studio musicians and backing vocalists. These non-featured artists will also see South African royalties deposited into the fund, which is administered by the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) and SAG-AFTRA. “This is similar to how SoundExchange allocates 5% of royalties collected to non-featured artists, 45% to featured artists, and 50% to rights holders through the Intellectual Property Allocation Fund on its U.S. collections,” the release added .
live country Acquisition of majority stake in Lisbon, Portugal, with 20,000 seats capacity MEO Arenamarking a major investment by the travel giant in the country. MEO Arena, which first opened in 1998, will soon undergo renovations to upgrade premium seating, sky boxes, locker rooms and concession rooms. Live Nation also plans to build on the venue’s sustainability efforts with a focus on reducing environmental impact. The day-to-day operations of MEO Arena will continue to be handled by the current leadership team. The acquisition has been formally approved by the Portuguese competition authority and is subject to closing conditions. The agreement is expected to be finalized late this year or early next year.
Warner Music Group’s merchandise and fan experience division World MX Signed as official product partner oasisUpcoming comeback tour Oasis Live 25. The band plans to perform at stadiums in the UK, Ireland, North America, South America and Australia next year.
Create a music group Acquisition of record label and music publisher in Manchester, UK austereo, The company has worked with artists including Joel Corry, J.Fla and Shania Yan. As part of the agreement, Ostereo founder Howard Murphy will exit the company to focus on new ventures, leaving his long-term partners, Ramin Bostan and Nick Bryantoverseeing daily operations.
regional mexican brand headquartered in dallas elegant record Signs global distribution agreement with Warner Music Group ADA. The Elegante list includes Conjunto Rienda Real, La Pócima Norteña and Distinto Norte.
this American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) Partner with artists, songwriters, independent labels and publishers on financing platforms Break bread, Efficiently provide A2IM members with beatBread’s data-driven financing solutions, supporting artist or catalog acquisitions, new release financing, and support for general operations and growth. Other benefits include free distribution through Too Lost, a free OpenPlay subscription, and discretionary A&R funding on top of any upfront payment (up to 20% of the upfront amount).
Downtown owned business-to-business dealer leakage Signs partnership with Los Angeles independent label Genius Heart Records (MOAG). FUGA will provide MOAG with a full suite of integrated services, including digital and physical distribution, synchronization and licensing opportunities, and advanced data analytics. MOAG’s roster includes Mindchatter, Kwaye, Karnaval Blues, Peter $un and Jordan Astra as well as its frontline versions.
independent dealer Idol Global partnerships with London brands full time hobby and its imprint on alternative rock trouble record. IDOL will be responsible for global distribution, marketing and audience development for front-line and catalog releases for both labels (excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland). For 21 years, Full Time Hobby has produced artists including GHOSTWOMAN, Michael Nau, Squirrel Flower, The Saxophones and Casey. Under the agreement, IDOL will provide services for new Full Time Hobby albums released by artists such as Bananagun, Canty and Tunng, as well as new albums released by Hassle Records such as BRUTUS, Dead Pioneers and Jools.
