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Shamrock Capital’s $813 Million Fund Targets Music Rights, Masters and Media Catalogs

Shamrock Capital has closed an $813 million fund focused on music rights, master recordings, film, sports and creator-economy assets. After selling Taylor Swift her masters, the firm is expanding its role in music publishing, recorded catalogs and wider entertainment rights built for long-term revenue

20.05.2026

Music

Music rights as financial assets: KBRA rated $12.9 billion in royalty-backed ABS bonds since 2020 market

The music rights business is moving deeper into structured finance and global investment: KBRA says it has rated $12.9 billion in music royalty-backed bonds since 2020, as streaming income, catalog acquisitions, publishing rights and industry consolidation reshape how songs, recordings and royalties are valued

19.05.2026

Music

Coca-Cola rejects Johnny Cash voice claim in ad dispute over music rights and ELVIS Act

Coca-Cola disputes allegations from Johnny Cash’s estate that a college football ad used an unauthorized voice resembling the country icon. The Nashville lawsuit highlights the growing legal debate over voice protection, tribute performers, advertising, music rights and Tennessee’s ELVIS Act

15.05.2026

Music

Sony Music Publishing acquires Recognition Music Group catalog in major music rights deal

Sony Music Publishing is acquiring Recognition Music Group’s catalog from Blackstone, including more than 45,000 songs. The deal, reported near four billion dollars, covers hits by Beyoncé, Journey, Leonard Cohen, Fleetwood Mac, Shakira and others, underscoring the rising value of music rights

12.05.2026

Music

Red Hot Chili Peppers sell music catalog to Warner in deal worth more than 300 million dollars

Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal worth more than 300 million dollars. The agreement covers key albums and master recordings from the band’s funk rock and alternative rock career, highlighting the growing value of music rights

11.05.2026

Music Rights

Articles with this tag

Shamrock Capital’s $813 Million Fund Targets Music Rights, Masters and Media Catalogs

Music rights as financial assets: KBRA rated $12.9 billion in royalty-backed ABS bonds since 2020 market

Coca-Cola rejects Johnny Cash voice claim in ad dispute over music rights and ELVIS Act

Sony Music Publishing acquires Recognition Music Group catalog in major music rights deal

Red Hot Chili Peppers sell music catalog to Warner in deal worth more than 300 million dollars

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