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Primary Wave Music inks deal with Phil Lynott’s Estate covering music publishing as well as recordings

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Independent music publisher and creative assets management company Primary Wave Music has acquired an interest the music publishing catalogue as well as the recordings of Phil Lynott, the late Irish co-founder, lead singer, bass player and songwriter for rock band Thin Lizzy. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
The partnership with the Estate of Phil Lynott will see Primary Wave provide marketing support across Lynott’s catalogue, which includes all songs written by him over the course of...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Steven Lankenau will replace Janis Susskind at the helm of Concord’s Boosey & Hawkes

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Independent music company Concord has unveiled a leadership transition plan for its affiliate Boosey & Hawkes. In June 2026, Janis Susskind will conclude her tenure as Managing Director of B&H, after 46 years with the company, the last 13 of which as MD.
Senior Vice President Steven Lankenau, who has been with B&H for 15 years, will become President on January 1, 2026, and assume full leadership of the company’s global operations from July 1, 2026.

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Virgin Music Group renews and extends partnership with Brazilian indie label GR6

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Virgin Music Group, the Universal Music Group-owned distribution and services company, has extended its agreement with Brazilian independent record label GR6 in a deal that will take the partnership "well into the next decade."
São Paulo-based GR6, led by Founder & CEO Rodrigo Oliveira, has been with Virgin Music Group since 2020. The label is home to artists such as Perera DJ, Nilo, MC PH and DJay W. It was placed in the Top 10 of Brazilian independent labels by the International Federatio...

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Warner Music Group’s Global Catalogue division appoints Leda Chang as SVP, Global Brand & Audience

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Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music Group’s Global Catalogue division. Based in Los Angeles, Chang will lead efforts "to deepen audience engagement and mine untapped opportunities to drive fresh growth for WMG’s legendary artists."

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In her new post, she will work closely with Global Catalogue President Kevin Gore and his senior team to develop marketing strategies and implement a holistic, artist-centric a...

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