Concord has officially acquired Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). Photo Credit: Erik Mclean Concord has officially acquired self-described “global leader in theatrical licensing and distribution” Broadway Licensing Global (BLG). The acquisition-minded Concord reached out with word […]
Photo Credit: DLXMedia.hu RØDE parent The Freedman Group has announced the acquisition of Lectrosonics, a U.S. based pioneer in high-end wireless audio systems. Founded in 1971, Lectrosonics’ UHF wireless systems are used in film, broadcast, […]
A new heavyweight alliance has formed at the heart of the electronic label ecosystem after Create Music Group acquired Canadian independent dance music powerhouse Monstercat. The deal marks one of the most high-impact mergers the […]
Photo Credit: Kadyn Pierce Create Music Group has acquired Canadian independent label Monstercat—tacking on yet another indie label to its portfolio. The move closely follows the acquisition of !K7 and Deadmau5’s catalog. Monstercat has staff […]
Splice has acquired Spitfire Audio in a reportedly $50 million deal. Photo Credit: Spitfire Splice has acquired Spitfire Audio for a reported $50 million, and with AI front of mind for the businesses, new features […]
EXCLUSIVE: Vice Media has bought Cuba Pictures from UTA-owned literary and talent agency Curtis Brown. Cuba is one of the UK’s most established drama producers. The London-based outfit’s series include McMafia, Jonathan Strange and Mr […]
Hayashi International Promotions head Kaori Hayashi, whose company has sold to Live Nation. Photo Credit: Live Nation Live Nation’s aggressive international buildout has officially reached Japan, where the promoter has acquired Hayashi International Promotions (HIP). […]
Photo Credit: Infinite Reality Hot on the heels of its jaw-dropping $207 million Napster acquisition, Infinite Reality has announced the acquisition of AI company Touchcast for $500 million (i.e., half-a-billion dollars) in a combination of […]
Vobile has officially announced a Pex buyout deal. Photo Credit: Pex Self-described IP protection, monetization, and marketing specialist Vobile has officially acquired Pex. Santa Clara-headquartered Vobile confirmed the buyout in a brief release today. Founded […]
A live performance from Fatherson, one of the acts signed to Easy Life Records. Along with several other Easy Life entities, the label has been majority-acquired by All Things Considered. Photo Credit: Paul Hudson All […]
Photo Credit: DearU’s Bubble chat app K-pop music powerhouse SM Entertainment has acquired an additional 11.4% stake in DearU, the company behind an artist-fan chat app. SM Entertainment announced the acquisition in a regulatory filing […]
Photo Credit: Ashley King ADA, the global independent music distribution and artist services arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), has announced it has acquired music tech start-up RSDL.io. RSDL.io is a tool that offers automated […]
Photo Credit: Noah Assad, Federico Lauria, Jonathan Miranda / by Eric Rojas Rimas Entertainment acquires a stake in Dale Play Records, strengthening their global impact and commitment to independent artist development. The world’s largest independent […]
Photo Credit: Eventix Amsterdam’s Eventix has announced a merger with French company Weezevent. As part of the transition, Eventix will now operate under the name Weeztix—though the company will remain an independent entity. The merger […]
Photo Credit: White Sky BlueRock has announced that it has acquired White Sky, one of Australia’s leading business management firms for the music and entertainment industry. White Sky’s loyal client base includes stars like Tame […]
Reservoir Media has acquired New State and its over 13,000-recording catalog, which includes works from veteran DJ Paul Oakenfold (pictured). Photo Credit: Oliverrowles Reservoir Media has officially scooped up New State, including the U.K. dance […]
Photo Credit: Blackpink for 티비텐 TV 10 / CC by 3.0 Web3 startup Story acquires producers rights to some of K-pop sensation Blackpink’s tracks and other K-pop recordings to sell as NFTs to fans. You […]
A live performance from Taiwanese rock band Mayday, one of the acts signed to A-Sketch. Photo Credit: Great Dream Another day, another major label acquisition – this time from Universal Music Japan, which has scooped […]
Warner Music Africa MD Temi Adeniji, whose company now owns the entirety of Africori. Photo Credit: WMG Why stop at majority ownership? Three years after scoring a controlling stake in Africori, Warner Music Group (WMG) […]
Photo Credit: Hayden Bell (Bell Partners), Joey Elwood (Gotee Records/Bell Partners Christian Music) Christian music label Gotee Records has been acquired by Bell Partners Worldwide, marking the launch of Bell Partners Christian Music. Tennessee-based Christian […]