Sony Music Re-Sign Label Deal With Alberts

Sony Music Entertainment Australia have re-signed their label deal with music rights management house Alberts in a “long-term” agreement for Australia and New Zealand.

Announced today, the deal will continue to see Alberts' releases issued through the Sony channels. They first struck up a deal in 2006, with a highlight of that period being the release of AC/DC's Black Ice, and was resigned when the same band released their Live At River Plate album last week. AC/DC have just moved into the digital retail world as well.

Alberts also looks after the publishing rights for Vanda & Young, Wally DeBacker (Gotye), Megan Washington, Hungry Kids Of Hungary and San Cisco. Their label arm has seen releases from The Easybeats, Rose Tattoo, John Paul Young and AC/DC.

Denis Handlin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Australia & New Zealand and President, Asia, Sony Music Entertainment, describerd Alberts as “pioneers of the industry and we are delighted that the new deal coincides with the release of Live At River Plate and the launch of AC/DC's catalogue on iTunes.

David Albert, Managing Director of Alberts, added, “At such a landmark time for AC/DC, it makes perfect sense for us at Alberts to extend our longstanding relationship with Denis and the Sony team. The digital opportunities are huge and Sony is strategically well placed to help us make the most of them.”