Warner/Chappell Music Extends Partnership with Times Music
by EVENTFAQS Bureau Industry Watch | June 3, 2016 | News
Warner/ Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, and Times Music, an Indian record label & music publisher Group have announced that the two companies have expanded their existing licensing deal to now cover several additional South Asian countries.
The deal will see Times Music exclusively represent Warner/Chappell’s catalogue in Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the first time, as well as renew their existing partnership in India.
Times Music will manage the rights to Warner/Chappell’s repertoire in South Asia and drive publishing and sync deals on behalf of its songwriters.
On this new development, Stephen Clark, Senior Vice President, Global Administration, Warner/Chappell Music, commented, “Warner/Chappell songwriters’ music knows no boundaries, and Times Music has been a fantastic partner in helping us extend their reach. The expansion of our partnership allows us to tap into new and vibrant markets with enormous growth potential, and we look forward to further exploring South Asia with the continued help of Times Music.”
Times Music will manage the work of artistes like Barry Gibb, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, fun, Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Muse, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Stephen Sondheim, Chris Stapleton and Tove Lo, among many others.
Times Music will manage the rights to Warner/Chappell’s repertoire in South Asia and drive publishing and sync deals on behalf of its wide array of legendary songwriters.