Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has promoted ZaZa Kazadi to the position of Senior Director A&R, UK & Europe. Based out of the company’s London office, Kazadi will be responsible "for expanding opportunities for songwriters in the UK and across Europe, with a particular focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres." “I’m incredibly honoured to step into this new role," said Kazadi. "It’s a privilege to be part of such a forward-thinking and supportive team. I’m deeply grateful to David Ven...

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opened on May 18 an initial assessment into the acquisition of Kobalt Music Group by Primary Wave Music to evaluate its impact on competition. "The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is currently assessing Primary Wave KB Holdings, LP’s (together with its group companies, Primary Wave) proposed acquisition of Kobalt Music Group Topco L.P. (together with its subsidiaries, Kobalt) (the Acquisition)," reads a document...

Independent publisher Primary Wave Music has acquired the interests in the catalogue of Hipgnosis artwork from the British design studio's co-founder Aubrey “Po” Powell. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal includes Powells interests in the entire collection of Hipgnosis artwork, which includes record covers from Bad Company, Styx, Black Sabbath, Queen, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Yes, AC/DC, Genesis, and more. Primary Wave’s Deputy COO Lexi Todd said, “We’re beyond excited to partner wit...