Photo Credit: Primary Wave Music Primary Wave acquires the publishing and recording catalog of Christian rock giants Skillet in a multi-million-dollar deal. Primary Wave Music, a leader in independent music publishing, has announced its partnership […]
Photo Credit: Sony Music Masterworks Sony Music Masterworks has announced a majority investment in Proactiv Entertainment, based in Barcelona. Proactiv Entertainment is a leading producer of live music and experiential events across the globe. The […]
Photo Credit: blackx blackx acquires a catalog of over 230 songs by renowned Taiwanese songwriter Frances Wang, Zhong Yan, including award-winning Asian hits by artists like Faye Wong, A-Mei, Oaeen, and more. blackx, one of […]
Photo Credit: Turntable LIVE Ahead of its public launch, social music platform Turntable LIVE has officially acquired JQBX, a self-described “Spotify plugin that allows for real-time music sharing.” Turntable LIVE founder and CEO Joseph Perla […]
Photo Credit: Marius Masalar Wise Music Group acquires a controlling interest in classical publisher Edition Peters Group, one of the world’s oldest and most prominent music publishing organizations. Wise Music Group has announced the acquisition of […]
Photo Credit: Zound Industries Swedish tech company Zound Industries is acquiring Marshall Amplification. The two will launch the newly formed Marshall Group as one company. Marshall Amplification signed a licensing deal with Zound back in […]
Photo Credit: 7digital Songtradr’s acquisition of global b2b music tech company 7digital has now been officially sealed — a move that further bulks Songtradr’s model. Back in February, Digital Music News first reported that Songtradr […]
Believe founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie. Photo Credit: Believe About two weeks after reporting approximately 32 percent year-over-year revenue growth for 2022, Believe has announced a deal for “full ownership” of Sentric and set its […]
An aerial shot of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor. Photo Credit: Manson Yim Live Nation has officially acquired a majority interest in Hong Kong-based concert and festival organizer Clockenflap. The Beverly Hills-headquartered promoter announced its latest […]
Photo Credit: Armanino LLP The former FTX auditor Armanino has announced it has acquired two music firms—Blue Sky Group and Royalty Compliance Organization. Nashville-based Blue Sky Group and music rights and royalty auditing firm Royalty […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Royalty-collection platform Salt has inked a decade-long deal with the Netherlands’ Buma/Stemra and announced the acquisition of Björn Ulvaeus’ Session. London-based Salt, which bills itself as “a next-generation music society back-office SaaS […]
Photo Credit: Above Board The Orchard acquires dance distributor and label services company Above Board. Technology-driven distribution and services organization The Orchard has acquired UK electronic dance company Above Board, giving Above Board access to The Orchard’s […]
Photo Credit: Tuned Global Australian B2B streaming solution Tuned Global acquires Swedish music technology company Pacemaker, marking a pivotal moment for Tuned Global with its first acquisition. B2B streaming company Tuned Global has acquired music technology company […]
Photo Credit: Napster Napster has acquired NFT marketplace Mint Songs following its ‘wind down’ in late 2022. Napster is helmed by former Roblox music executive Jon Vlassopulos, who moved to acquire Mint Songs. Mint Songs […]
(l to r) Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk, Quality Control CEO Pierre “P” Thomas, QC COO Kevin “Coach K” Lee, and Hybe America CEO Scooter Braun. Photo Credit: Eric Ray Davidson. After spearheading a number of […]
Photo Credit: HYBE / SM Entertainment HYBE acquires the 14.8% share in SM Entertainment previously held by SM’s founder, positioning itself as the company’s largest shareholder. HYBE has signed an agreement to acquire the 14.8% stake in […]
Photo Credit: Warner Music (Pictured: Alfonso Perez Soto and Jay Mehta) Warner Music India signs a deal to acquire a majority stake in Divo, the most prominent digital media and music company in South India. […]
Photo Credit: Beatport After making several acquisitions during 2022, Beatport has purchased a majority interest in the International Music Summit (IMS). Denver-headquartered Beatport, which arrived on the scene in 2004 and bills itself as “the […]
Photo Credit: Ultra International Music Publishing Ultra International Music Publishing has announced a co-publishing deal with acclaimed songwriter/producer Zaytoven in addition to acquiring his existing catalog. Ultra International Music Publishing (UIMP), a leading independent publisher […]
Photo Credit: Gilles Vidal Décibels Productions acquires leading French agency, Les Visiteurs du Soir. The live entertainment and concert production company, Décibels Productions, has acquired a majority stake in Les Visiteurs du Soir, the leading […]