Warner Music Group is acquiring Sureel AI, an AI attribution startup that has developed a technology to create "AI DNA" for every work. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Following the completion of the deal, Sureel will continue to operate as a standalone platform serving the broader music and AI ecosystem. Warner Music Group will provide resources, scale, and strategic support. "The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists, songwriters, and rightsholders benefit whe...

Independent music publisher Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of the late American performer and songwriter Donna Summer, in a deal that includes her music catalogue and recordings, as well as share in her name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. This new partnership will also provide the estate access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, and includes new opportunities in marketing, branding, digital, a...

The newly constituted Administrative Council of the Association of European Performers’ Organisations (AEPO-ARTIS) has unanimously elected Christophe Van Vaerenbergh (pictured, above), Managing Director of Belgian rights organisation PlayRight, as its new President, replacing Tilo Gerlach, CEO of German neighbouring rights society GVL, who was not seeking reelection.

"A member of the AEPO-ARTIS Administrative Council since June 2023, Christophe has distinguished himself through his strong c...