The Orchard In The News

Eldridge and LVRN Management invest in Fan engagement startup Laylo, bringing total funds raised to over $8m

Round also included participation from Third Prime Ventures, LVRN Management and Jonathan Strauss (Create Music Group)

Magic Star, led by MD Will Speer, becomes The Orchard’s global kids and family music brand

Originally launched in 2019 by Sony Music Entertainment UK, Magic Star developed music and strategy for celebrated family brands L.O.L. Surprise!, The Rainbow Collections, YolanDa Brown, and more

Analysis News

Still convinced that TikTok isn’t turning into a record company?

ByteDance is hiring for A&R Manager positions in four key North American cities

News

Kobalt Neighbouring Rights changes name to Kollective Neighbouring Rights, launches platform powered by The Orchard

Name change follows Sony Music's acquisition of KNR, along with AWAL, from Kobalt in May 2021

News

Sony Music fully exits Russia due to Ukraine invasion, transferring local roster to ex-MD Arina Dmitrieva

Sony says due to the "devastating humanitarian impact in Ukraine" it can no longer maintain a presence in Russia

Interviews

‘Artists know best. Trust them and they will usually steer you in the right direction.’

Jacqueline Saturn discusses her ambitions for Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, lessons learned across her career, the evolution of the distribution space and much more besides.

Interviews

‘When we do get in the door, do we have to comply with the way things have always been?’

Adrian Sykes talk to hip-hop royalty and groundbreaking executive Cookie Pryce about her experiences as an artist and as a Black woman in the business on both sides of the Atlantic…

News

Jacob Fowler elevated to EVP and Chief Product Officer at Sony Music

Fowler will lead the newly combined team driving global product development and innovation for both Sony Music and The Orchard