Avex Music Group has signed artist and songwriter Bruno Mars to a global music publishing administration partnership. Under the agreement, Avex Music Group will serve as the exclusive global music publishing administrator for music written by Mars during the term of the deal, which will commence upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell. “Bruno Mars is one of the most culturally impactful songwriters of his generation,” said Katsumi Kuroiwa, CEO of Avex Inc. “We are honor...

The UK recorded music market generated £1.57 billion in annual revenue in 2025, up 5.0% year-on-year, marking the 11 consecutive years of growth, according to the latest figured published by trade organisation the BPI. Revenue -- which includes income from streaming, physical music, digital downloads, synchronisation, and public performance royalties on sound recordings -- was in 2025 nearly 90% higher than it was the decade before.

British recorded music market in 2025 - Key figures (Source: ...

Investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners has reached an agreement with the Estate of the late US composer, producer and performer Quincy Jones, in a deal that includes Jones' recorded music and publishing assets, as well as other ancillary rights, including his participation in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', which was produced by Jones. As part of the transaction, the financial terms of which were not disclosed, HarbourView will "work in close partnership with the Quincy Jones Estate on go-f...