Shakira was awarded the prestigious Special International Award with Apple Music at yesterday's (May 19) Ivor Novello Awards, in honour of her success as one of the most influential songwriters and ...
Hipgnosis is increasingly making its presence felt as a music publisher.
Founder Merck Mercuriadis has been reluctant to describe the company as a publisher in the past (preferring “song management”) ...
Hipgnosis' latest acquisition is a big one: the song catalogue of Leonard Cohen.
The late Leonard Cohen was a revered songwriter, poet and novelist. Cohen was a Songwriters Hall ...
Hipgnosis Song Management has announced the company's acquisition of country musician Kenny Chesney's catalogue.
The agreement involves 80% of Chesney's recorded music royalties, covering his discography from his 1994 ...
Universal Music Publishing Group UK MD Mike McCormack has used an exclusive Music Week interview to deliver a strong message to the new entrants in music publishing - including Hipgnosis’ ...
As 2021 draws to a close, Music Week is delighted to unveil the all-conquering Olivia Rodrigo as both our brand new cover star and our Artist Of The Year.
In ...
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) has published a new report exploring the opportunities and challenges facing managers who specialise in overseeing the careers of songwriters, composers and music producers. ...
Q4 might have come alive in 2021, with big-selling records from Ed Sheeran, ABBA and, most recently, Adele taking it in turns to outdo one another at the top of ...
Blackstone and Hipgnosis Song Management have formed a new investment partnership, backed by funds managed by Blackstone.
The venture will initially deliver around $1 billion to acquire music rights and ...
Merck Mercuriadis has told Music Week that his quest to change where the songwriter sits in the economic equation is "closer than ever" to being achieved.
In response to the ...
