Why so many big-name musical artists are selling their music …
WEBDec 22, 2021 · Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks are among the artists who have sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why are they forgoing future royalties and creative control over their ...
Hits for Sale: Notable Artists Who Have Had Their Music Catalogs …
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Bruce Springsteen. The singer known for such hits as “Born to Run” and “Hungry Heart” sold his music catalog to Sony Music Group in late 2021 for an estimated $550 million, The New York Times...
Notable artists whose music catalogs sold for big money | AP News
WEBApr 4, 2024 · It’s big business — especially considering that two-thirds of all music streamed is made up of catalog music, and streaming accounts for 84% of all music industry revenue. Not every artist disclosed the amounts involved but some deals have been estimated at as much as half a billion dollars.
Music Catalog Giant Hipgnosis Agrees to $1.4 Billion Sale to …
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Hipgnosis, which owns the rights to songs by Justin Bieber and Neil Young, helped kick-start a rush on catalog sales. But its future has been in doubt.
Why music catalogs are one of the "strongest national assets"
WEBAug 20, 2023 · Why it matters: While elite music artists will continue to command top dollars, the market has since moderated. The big picture: In 2021, more than $5 billion was spent on music rights acquisitions, according to an estimate by Music Business Worldwide. 2021 catalog sales include Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and Paul Simon.
Queen’s music catalog could sell for over $1 billion, source says
WEBMay 28, 2023 · CNN — The songs of Queen are known the world over, and the band’s body of work might soon sell for a staggering sum. A source familiar with the music acquisition tells CNN that discussions are...
Sony Reaches Blockbuster Deal for Michael Jackson’s Catalog
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · The richest music catalog deal to date would give Sony half of Jackson’s recorded music and songwriting rights, valuing the total collection at $1.2 billion or more.
Music catalogs are fetching huge deals. Are they overvalued?
WEBJan 15, 2022 · The surging growth of the recorded music business, thanks to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, has made music catalogs hot properties once again.
Justin Bieber sells his music catalog | CNN Business
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Justin Bieber has sold the rights to his publishing and artist royalties from his song catalog, adding himself to a growing list of pop stars who have inked rights deals.
The Ins and Outs of Music Catalog Sales, Explained by the Experts
WEBJun 15, 2022 · What's driving the music copyright acquisition boom? Experts explain the ins and out of catalog sales at a Milken Institute Conference.
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