Sony Music Group, through its music publishing division Sony Music Publishing, has acquired the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group, formerly known as Hipgnosis, from funds managed by investment firm Blackstone. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is in partnership with the investment venture between GIC and Sony Music Group announced earlier this year. The venture is focused on acquiring and growing music catalogue assets across genres and international mar...

2026 MAY 2026 – May 11-14: Music Biz 2026 organised by the Music Business Association in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly. – May 13-16: The Great Escape in Brighton, England.

- May 26-28: ICMP Music Minds Europe in Berlin, organised by the International Confederation of Music Publishers. JUNE 2026 – June 1-6: SXSW London 2026. - June 3-7: Primavera Pro '26 in Barcelona. – June 4: General Assembly of the International Confederati...

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