MUMBAI: Global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp, Warner/Chappell Music and Times Music, music IP management business of the Times of India Group signs a licensing deal under which Times Music which will represent Warner/Chappell’s rich catalogue in India.
This deal will see Times Music managing the rights to Warner/Chappell’s repertoire and driving publishing and synch deals on behalf of a wide array of legendary songwriters, award-winning contemporary hits and influential standards. Warner/Chappell chairman and CEO Cameron Strang said, “India has a vibrant and exciting music market that is well positioned to develop and flourish in the coming years. This deal further strengthens our global footprint and ensures we have a partner who will help us to deliver dynamic and comprehensive services.”
Speaking about the association, Times Music COO Mandar Thakur said, “We are thrilled to be working with Cameron, the Warner/Chappell team and their exciting and important compositions. Our company is constantly evolving to ensure it is at the forefront of the changing music industry and the wider IP Management business. This partnership will be a further boost to music publishing following a recent update to the Copyright Act, and we have exciting plans to ensure that Warner/Chappell’s legendary catalogue reaches its full potential in India.”
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