Universal Renew Distro Deal With ABC
The new deal includes ABC Kids Music, who they've nabbed from Roadshow.
Universal Music Australia have renewed their distribution partnership with ABC Music's Contemporary and Classical labels, with the new deal also seeing them pick up ABC Kids Music, formerly with Roadshow Entertainment.
ABC Music's head Robert Patterson said today, "Like Universal, ABC Music is at the forefront of innovation in the music industry, and as the business continues to rapidly evolve, this solid partnership will see us capitalise on the great depth of the ABC Music catalogue and our unique and diverse roster of artists.”
He added, "We are also extremely grateful to Roadshow Entertainment, who have been our Kids Music partner for several years, and we thank them for the significant role they have played in making our Kids Music label the successful enterprise it is today.”
The new deal took effect 1 July.
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George Ash, President of Universal Music Australia, said, "With an exceptional array of artists and brands including The Wiggles, Justine Clarke, Jay Laga'aia, Playschool, Bananas in Pyjamas and Giggle & Hoot, we look forward to the many opportunities that this partnership will provide.
"The ABC is without doubt the leading independent label in Australia with success across many genres and artists. We are all thrilled to be working towards a fantastic new future with the ABC."
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