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Stacey, this is a fascinating development in the music industry, and it highlights the immense value that iconic bands like KISS can accrue over decades of successful touring and recording. A few key points to consider: 1. Catalog Sales Booming: As you mentioned, KISS is just the latest in a growing trend of artists cashing in on the value of their life's work. With streaming driving renewed interest in catalogues, artists are seeing unprecedented opportunities to monetize their music rights. 2. KISS Brand Transcends Music: What makes the KISS deal stand out is the value placed on the band's brand, image, and likeness beyond just the music. The ability to develop new Avatar shows and other multimedia experiences speaks to the enduring cultural impact of the KISS persona. 3. Preserving Legacy: For fans, this deal likely provides some reassurance that the KISS legacy will be able to live on, even after the band has retired from touring. The new owners will have a vested interest in keeping the KISS brand vibrant and introducing it to new generations of listeners. 4. Trend Towards Consolidation: As more catalogs are sold, we're seeing increasing consolidation of music rights in the hands of larger entities like investment funds and tech companies. This could have implications for how music is discovered, licensed, and experienced in the future. Overall, this massive KISS catalog sale is a testament to the enormous value that can be unlocked by cultivating an iconic brand over decades of dedication and creative output. It will be fascinating to see how the new owners seek to extend and reimagine the KISS experience for fans old and new. Music history is being written, even after the final note has been played.
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Less than a year after their final show, legendary rock band KISS has sold their music catalog for $300+M, including publishing and master recordings, name, logo, image and likeness. For fans, this means, that KISS will be able to live on and there are plans to develop a KISS avatar show in the United States. Kiss toured for more than 50 years. In recent years, many artists have capitalized and sold their catalogs, but this price ranks the Kiss catalog among the biggest catalog sales. #brandprotection #copyrightlaw #musicrights
Legendary rock band sells their songs, name and logo for $300 million
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For independent music creatives, negotiating contract terms is vital for safeguarding their artistic rights and financial interests. By engaging in negotiations, they can ensure fair compensation, retain ownership of their work, and secure advantageous terms regarding royalties and usage rights. This empowers them to maintain control over their creative output and maximize their earnings potential, ultimately enabling them to thrive in the competitive music industry. #IndieMusicBiz #NegotiateFairly #MusicContracts #CreativeOwnership #FairDeals #IndieArtists #MusicIndustryInsights #IndependentMusicians #ArtisticRights #NegotiationSkills
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Like most great things in life, to create great music you need to have freedom. Former member of Mumford & Sons, Winston Marshall, shares how censorship is killing the music industry. After leaving the band because of controversy around his political views, Winston has been a prominent advocate of defending free speech in the music and other industries. Click here to watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/dJYhMTTS
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Sean Kingston's Legal Troubles: Implications for the Music Industry Stay updated on Sean Kingston's ongoing struggles and how they impact the music industry. Subscribe to The Jose Show for the latest updates on legal battles and personal drama. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments! #SeanKingston #MusicIndustry #LegalTroubles #TheJoseShow #CelebrityNews #EntertainmentUpdates #MusicScandals #LegalBattles #MusicIndustryNews #PersonalDrama
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"Over Labor Day weekend, thousands of electronic dance music fans flocked to Randall's Island in New York City for this year's Electric Zoo festival. When they arrived, they faced a fiasco so scandalous that it quickly earned comparisons to the now-infamous 2017 Fyre Festival, which had major legal fallout including jail time for its ringleader and a class action settlement of about $7,200 for each ticket holder." Click the link after the jump or download the PDF below to read the article, which briefly discusses three kinds of litigation that could ensue from the debacle, drawing on relevant case law from the COVID-19 era. The article, featured on Law360, was penned by Ian Weiss, with contributions from Amiad Kushner and Jennifer Blecher. https://lnkd.in/eF8hVCJu
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The countdown is starting! To participate in the President's Cup and the Kevin De Silva Legal Article competitions, make sure to register before 5pm on Friday, November 10th. Engage in the negotiation competition for the music industry or choose one of three topics to write a blog about. There are cash prizes available, and you can find all the necessary information on the website: https://buff.ly/46VxqWS & https://buff.ly/46Zo5wC #legalcompetitions #negotiation #legalwriting #blogs
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Brooke's feature on Boots 2 Business was truly unforgettable! 📚 Did you know? Brooke infuses her passion for music into her law practice by creating witty music parodies inspired by her cases, like "All About That Case," a playful spin-off of "All About That Bass." 🎶 In this snippet, she hints at an exciting new project slated for release this year, keeping us all eagerly guessing! 🎵🎉 #BoltzLegal #FearNoStorm #Boots2Business #PersonalInjuryLaw
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BREAKING IP LEGAL NEWS: Large music industry players such as #sonymusic, #universalmusic, and #sony have sued #Verizon for allegedly not properly handling repeat music infringers. They are seeking a whopping 2.6 BILLION. Get the inside scoop! #dmcalawyer #copyrightinfringement #DMCAsafeharbor #musiclawyer #vondranlegal #stevevondran
Inside Story: $2.6B Legal Battle Between Music Industry and Verizon
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Queen is selling their catalog to Sony for $1.27B. It's the biggest artist catalog sale in history. The deal will include: - Publishing right - Recorded music rights - Name & likeness And it's twice the size of the #2 deal: MJ But Michael Jackson's valuation from his Feb sale is about the same ($1.2B) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 does not include income outside masters & pub. I put together this list of the top 15+ artist sales. The wildest one? Primary Wave buying 50% of Kurt Cobain's publishing in 2006 when the company was only 3 months old. --- More to come on how labels invest in music today. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eVjZtebv
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In his recent article for Hypebot, Townsend & Lockett intellectual property and entertainment attorney Reshaun Finkley explores the complex legal terrain that arises when a musician passes away. Reshaun dives into the challenges faced by artists' estates, the importance of registering music and proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition of music rights and profits. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gCG3DKty #TownsendLockett #EntertainmentLaw #MusicLaw
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