Reactional Music, which enables real-time personalization of music within video games, has signed a licensing agreement with Beggars Group, home to indie labels such as 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade, XL Recordings, and Young. “Reaction Music is doing some really interesting things in the gaming space,” Simon Wheeler, director of global commercial strategy at Beggars Group, said in a statement. “This complements the work of our existing licensing team and expands the connection between game developers and the more than 3 billion gamers around the world. Reactional has previously partnered with music companies such as Defected Records, Hopeless Records, and Hipgnosis Song Management.
The Circuit Group, a recently formed company dedicated to maximizing the value of electronic artists’ intellectual property, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with LabelWorx, a leading independent digital distributor of independent electronic music labels. did. Under the agreement, Labelworx will manage all digital distribution for The Circuit Group’s artists and labels, including Catch & Release and diviine. “We are excited to enter into this exclusive partnership with LabelWorx,” said James Sutcliffe, CEO and Managing Director of The Circuit Group UK, in a statement. “Their forward-thinking approach to distribution and shared commitment to increasing the value of artist IP aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We are excited to provide them with the tools they need to succeed in the industry.”
Audiomack, Africa’s leading streaming platform, has partnered with Africa-based consumer payments provider Carry1st to enable Audiomack customers in Africa to purchase subscriptions using local payment methods through Carry1st’s Pay1st payment solution. You will be able to do it. Audiomack subscriptions will be available for purchase in local currencies through Carry1st shops in Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Uganda, and Senegal. “Audiomack is very excited to partner with Carry1st to expand our presence across Africa and give music fans across the continent easy access to premium features,” said Audiomack Marketing. Vice President Charlotte Bwana said in a statement. “Carry1st is influencing the growth of the African games industry for creators and users, and we are confident that we can replicate this approach in the music space.”
UK-based streaming service Mixcloud has acquired European online music marketplace Encore. Encore helps artists connect with customers looking for live acts to book for their events. Encore will continue to operate as an independent brand while Mixcloud helps navigate the company’s future. Mixcloud co-founder Nikhil Shah will join Encore as its new chairman. Mr. Shah has been an angel investor in the company since 2019.
Australian music company Vinyl Group has acquired the assets of London-based Web3 company Serenade in exchange for $800,000 in stock. According to a press release, Vinyl Group plans to acquire an additional UK subsidiary of Serenade on a debt-free and cash-free basis “to facilitate the expansion of the Vinyl.com business into the UK and European markets.” As part of the deal, several key Serenade employees have joined Vinyl Group, including CEO Max Shand, who will continue to lead Serenade while helping grow the Vinyl.com business. According to the release, sales of Serenade’s NFC-enabled “Smart Format” have increased 56% month-on-month since its launch in January, with a total of 12,000 units sold in the first half of this year. He added that Serenade has commercial partnerships with more than 100 record labels, including Warner Music Group, Beggars Group, Concord, Glassnote, Fuga and PIAS.
Music Venue Trust (MVT), a UK charity representing hundreds of independent music venues across the country, is supporting Swansea Council and Figurative to invest in Swansea, Wales under Music Venue Properties’ #ownourvenues scheme. We acquired The Bunkhouse, a 235-capacity indie venue. Formerly part of Nesta. Under this agreement, The Bunkhouse will be placed in a permanently protected position. Launched in 2022, the crowdfunding #ownourvenues initiative has so far raised over £2.6 million from over 1,250 private investors and funding. MVT previously acquired The Snug in Atherton, Greater Manchester in October 2023 and The Ferret in Preston in May 2024, with additional venues also identified for acquisition. Music Venue Properties is offering The Bunkhouse a reduction in rent and a contribution toward building repairs and insurance, while working with The Bunkhouse Director Jordan McGuire to provide the building with a new lease on the property. He promised to work on the development of the parts that he did not have yet. Mr McGuire said in a statement: “Now that we know The Bunkhouse is safe and will remain a cornerstone of Swansea’s music scene long after I’m gone, we can finally continue to nurture the next generation of talent. I can now concentrate on things.”
Killphonic Rights, a music rights management company specializing in publishing, distribution, neighboring rights, and creative synchronization licensing, has received a $3 million investment from Stilwell Creative Capital for a proportionate share of Killphonic stock. The funding will be used to expand Stilwell’s services for artists, songwriters, labels and publishers. Stilwell intends to leverage Chilfonic’s knowledge base and staff to increase the collection and licensing opportunities of the catalog of acquired rights. The partnership will be led by Amanda Schupf of MAX Music Management and Consulting, who will join the advisory boards of both Kilfonic and Stillwell.
Believe has completed the complete acquisition of Turkey’s leading indie label Doğan Music Company (DMC) following competition regulatory approval. The Paris-based company acquired a 60% majority stake in DMC in 2020 and later exercised a call option to acquire the remainder for a total of 38.3 million euros ($41.84 million).
Connyct, a new social network designed specifically for college students, has signed a licensing agreement with Warner Music Group (WMG) to make WMG’s music available in Connyct’s video creation hub, Events Center. “We founded Connyct to spark joy and excitement by digitally translating real-life experiences and favorite moments,” Matthew Berman, CEO and co-founder of Connyct, said in a statement. “I did.” “We value connection and discovery and aim to help our users find people who share the same passion and want to promote their events and have fun with friends. With WMG ‘s partnership will take this vision to the next level, allowing students to soundtrack their college experience with an incredibly rich selection of music.” Connyct will launch an iOS App in select colleges in the coming weeks. It will be available for download from the Store.
Ticketmaster and Tickets For Good announced a new partnership that will make it easier for live event organizers to donate tickets to nonprofit workers, health care providers, and teachers. Through Ticketmaster’s Distributed Commerce API, artists, sports teams, and other event organizers using Ticketmaster can allocate a portion of their tickets to Tickets For Good. Tickets For Good provides community contributors with access to carefully selected live events for the following booking fees: £5 in the UK, less than $5 in the US
Symphonic Distribution has partnered with Twitch to allow Symphonic artists to incorporate their music into the Twitch DJ program. By opting in, Symphonic artists will be able to have their music used by DJs on Twitch in their sets and earn royalties in the process.
Hills Artists, a Los Angeles-based artist management company, has entered into a joint venture partnership with Firebird, a music company that uses data with a team of experts to provide career and brand guidance to more than 1,000 artists worldwide. is. “By leveraging cutting-edge data science, increasing access to critical information, and mobilizing significant financial resources, we are advancing careers in “We are in a unique position to build innovative businesses.” “Firebird has cultivated some really great things, and we’re excited to take the next step with them.” Hills’ roster also includes Sasha Alex Sloan, grandson, and Aidan Bisset. , LANY included.
