Primary Wave strikes deal with Village People for publishing, recorded music, name and likeness rights – Uptrends

Primary Wave strikes deal with Village People for publishing, recorded music, name and likeness rights – Uptrends

  Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with Y.M.C.A hitmakers Village People. The agreement covers the group’s brand, as well as name & likeness rights, plus master recordings and publishing assets. A price for the transaction has not been disclosed. Founded in 1977, Village People have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Y.M.C.A … Read more

Warner Music Group enjoyed its best-ever quarter in calendar Q4, with recorded music streaming revenues up 14% YoY – Uptrends

Warner Music Group enjoyed its best-ever quarter in calendar Q4, with recorded music streaming revenues up 14% YoY – Uptrends

  Warner Music Group has published its financial results for the final three months of calendar 2023. According to the company’s fiscal Q1 (calendar Q4) results for the three months ending December 31, 2023, WMG saw its quarterly global revenues reach USD $1.748 billion. A bit of housekeeping before we dig into the numbers: WMG noted that … Read more