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Wyclef Jean and 88rising’s Jaeson Ma launch OpenWav app that lets artists sell merch, tickets and exclusive content directly to fans
Grammy-winning artist Wyclef Jean has partnered with Jaeson Ma, co-founder of Asian music collective 88rising, to launch OpenWav, a platform...
Music tech firm Larrosa launches in Dubai with $16m+ in assets under management and a ‘strategic roadmap’ for MENA expansion via ‘targeted acquisitions’
Larrosa has made a significant splash in the music business over the past couple of years.In 2023, the Spain-born finance...
Sony Music spent $2.5bn on 60+ deals in the past year (and 7 more things you should know from Rob Stringer’s latest investor presentation)
Rob Stringer, the Chairman of Sony Music Group and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, updated investors on the music company’s performance and strategy...
Create Music Group strikes JV with Ty Dolla $ign and Shawn Barron’s EZMNY Records
Create Music Group has launched a joint venture with Ty Dolla $ign and his EZMNY Records label.EZMNY Records was co-founded...
From Sony’s $2.5bn spent in the past year to UMG’s Patrick Whitesell JV… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines...
US music publishing revenue jumped 13.4% to $7bn in 2024, outpacing the growth rate of recorded music
MBW’s Stat Of The Week is a series in which we highlight a data point that deserves the attention of...
Jonathan Dickins talks Adele’s record-breaking Munich stadium residency and more in SXSW London interview
September Management founder Jonathan Dickins participated in a rare on-stage interview at SXSW London on Friday (June 6).Speaking with broadcaster...
Universal Music and Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell launch joint venture with backing from Silver Lake
Universal Music Group has formed a joint venture with WTSL, the Silver Lake-backed investment firm founded by prominent Hollywood agent...
Firebird-backed Mick Management strikes partnership with the UK’s Hunger Management
Firebird-backed Mick Management has entered into a strategic alliance with UK management company Hunger Management.According to a press release issued...
Shelley Pisarra promoted to Chief Insights and Innovation Officer at Wasserman
Hollywood talent giant Wasserman has promoted Shelley Pisarra to the role of Chief Insights and Innovation Officer.Pisarra previously served as...
