PRS for Music has formally suspended its rights representation relationship with Russia’s RAO
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Author archives: Music Business Worldwide
Luca Gentili promoted to Vice President, Operations & Industry Relations, at Warner Chappell Music Italy
Gentili joined Warner Chappell Music in 2008
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Even without AWAL, Kobalt Music Group is a $600m+ annual business… and comfortably profitable
Company posted first ever full year of EBITDA profitability in FY2021
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Tom March named President of Geffen Records
British exec makes move to Los Angeles to lead label at Interscope Geffen A&M
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‘The catalog deals market in Europe will continue to accelerate.’
Hein van der Ree tells MBW about how €100m-backed Pythagoras Music Fund fits into the music rights acquisitions market…
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‘Labels aren’t the ones pulling the strings – today, there’s a lot more responsibility on the artist’s shoulders.’
Tayla Elitzer, co-founder of artist development company Godmode, discusses lessons learned across her career, tips for artist development and longevity, and much more besides.
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Reservoir extends deal with Grammy-nominated songwriter Ali Tamposi
Tamposi has been represented by the Company since 2017
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Warner joins $11m funding round in AI music startup LifeScore, founded by Siri co-inventor Tom Gruber
Total funds raised by the company hits £12m
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Hipgnosis buys Leonard Cohen catalog via Blackstone-backed fund
Hipgnosis acquires writer’s share in earlier catalog, plus publisher’s share in later songs
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Ukraine: Major music companies donate to humanitarian orgs, as Spotify shuts Russia office
All three majors have made donations to organizations focusing on the people of Ukraine
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