SONY & WARNER interesadas en comprar el sello SPINNIN RECORDS ( SPINNIN pasa a ser propiedad de WARNER) (esta en aleman)

      SONY & WARNER interesadas en comprar el sello SPINNIN RECORDS ( SPINNIN pasa a ser propiedad de WARNER) (esta en aleman)

      Spinnin‘ Records ist ohne Frage das größte und bekannteste Label in der Welt der elektronischen Musik. Das niederländische Label welches im Jahr 1999 von Eelko van Kooten und Roger de Graaf gegründet wurde, wird seit vielen Jahren als das bekannteste Independent-Label im Bereich der elektronischen Musik angesehen. Nun will das Online-Magazin Music Business Worldwide von Quellen erfahren haben, das sowohl Sony Music als auch Warner Music Interesse am Kauf von Spinnin‘ Records zeigen würden. Die genannte Quelle lag bereits in der Vergangenheit mit ihren Aussagen nicht falsch, weswegen man diesem Gerücht durchaus eine Menge Glauben schenken kann. Der Preis soll sich derzeit wohl bei 100 Millionen Dollar liegen.

      Kein EinzelfallMajor-Label zeigen ein großes Interesse darin, ihren Profit so gut wie nur irgendwie möglich zu maximieren (siehe Warners Release von “How it is (wap bap)“. Die meisten kleineren Label zeigen zumindest teilweise Interesse an Musik und veröffentlichen oft Tracks die sich wahrscheinlich nicht gut verkaufen werden, aber trotzdem etwas Besonderes haben. Major-Label, die kleinere Labels aufkaufen, sind tatsächlich nichts Neues. Letztes Jahr kaufte Sony das bekannte britische Dance-Label Ministry of Sound.


      Es bleibt jedoch noch abzuwarten wie sich ein möglicher Kauf auf die Veröffentlichungen von Spinnin‘ Records auswirken würde. Ob man eine negative Auswirkung auf die Qualität der Releases beobachten kann ist nicht sicher. Vielleicht hat Sony oder Warner nur Interesse an der enormen Reichweite von Spinnin‘ und lässt das Label genauso arbeiten wie zuvor auch. Auch interessant wird die Auswirkung auf die unzähligen Imprints von Spinnin‘ Records sein. Da stecken teilweise große Namen wie Tiesto dahinter, bei denen unklar ist, wie es nach einer möglichen Übernahme weitergeht.



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      Aquí una noticia de unos días antes: musicbusinessworldwide.com/next-big-music-business-buyout/


      The days of huge companies buying up independent music rights-holders are here again.

      And guess what? Another big one is bubbling under.

      Back in 2015, MBW told you that German metal label/distributor Century Media was about to be sold to a major – most likely Sony Music.

      We later confirmed that Sony did indeed snap up the indie, for GBP £12.2m (which, at the time, converted to around USD $17m).

      Last year, we also broke the news that Sony was acquiring UK distributor Essential Music & Media (later confirmed at £3.7m) and historic dance label Ministry of Sound (£67m).

      Then in December, MBW revealed that Nashville label group Broken Bow was on the block – and that all three majors were interested, in addition to BMG.

      BMG eventually confirmed that acquisition, which we understand was worth $100m+, at the end of January.

      Which is all to say… MBW has a bit of a track record when it comes to this stuff.

      Here comes the latest scoop.

      We’re hearing from trusted sources that Dutch electronic music label Spinnin’ Records is on the block – and that at least two major labels are in the mix to acquire the company.

      Whispers suggest that both Sony and Warner are currently contenders to acquire Spinnin’, and that the indie is also being perused by private equity organizations.

      BMG, on this occasion, is not believed to be interested in joining the fray.

      The pricetag, we hear, is expected to be in the region of $100m.

      Spinnin’ Records, which confidently calls itself ‘the world’s leading record label’, was founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf.

      One of its biggest assets is its YouTube channel which boasts over 17.1m subscribers – making it the world’s 24th biggest YouTube channel in terms of subs.

      Based in Hilversum, Netherlands, Spinnin’ has released music over the years from the likes of Martin Solveig, Armand van Helden, Fedde le Grand and Tiesto.

      One of its flagship artists, Martin Garrix, split with Spinnin’ in 2015 – later signing a worldwide deal directly with Sony.

      Today’s news comes a week after Sony’s The Orchard confirmed that it had acquired a pair of independent digital distributors – Norway’s Phonofile and Germany’s finetunes.
      @rusticman SPINNIN pasa a ser de WARNER MUSIC, por 100 millones
      Warner Music kauft Spinnin' Records

      Der Biet-Kampf der Major Companies Warner, Universal und Sony um das holländische Dance-Label Spinnin' Records ist entschieden: Warner Music hat den Zuschlag bekommen. Hier erfahrt Ihr alle Details.

      100€ Mio. Dollar KaufpreisBereits vor einigen Wochen berichteten wir über Gerüchte, dass alle 3 Major-Labels Warner, Sony und Universal an einem Kauf des holländischen Dance-Indies Spinnin' Records interessiert seien und sich einen Bietkampf um das in Hilversum beheimatete Label lieferten (Link). Wie nun diverse europäische Quellen berichten, ist der Kampf entschieden: die Warner Music Group hat den Zuschlag für 100 Millionen Dollar bekommen. Damit ist dies der teuerste Zukauf des Majors seit der Übernahme von Parlophone in 2013. Spinnin' Records-Gründer Roger de Graaf wird als CEO in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Warner-A&R Bart Cools die Geschäfte der Firma weiterleiten; sein Partner und ebenfalls Gründer des Labels Eelko van Kooten wird die Firma verlassen und in anderen Industriebereichen arbeiten.



      Spinnin' RecordsIm Jahre 1999 gegründet von de Graaf und van Kooten entwickelte sich das holländische Label schnell zu einem weltweit agierenden Influencer und konnte im Verlauf der letzten Jahre hochkarätige Dance Artists wie Bob Sinclar oder Martin Solveig verpflichten. Auch der Aufbau neuer Artists gelang mit weltweit erfolgreichen Künstlern wie Oliver Heldens, Don Diablo oder Martin Garrix, der nach dem erfolgreichen Start seiner Karriere 2015 das Label verließ und direkt bei Sony unterzeichnete. In enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Management-Agentur MusicAllstars entwickelte sich Spinnin' Records vor allem in den vergangenen 5 Jahren zu einem der wichtigsten und erfolgreichsten Independent Labels der Welt und vertreibt desweiteren die Labels von Tiesto, KSHMR, Don Diablo um. Sein YouTube-Kanal wird von mehr als 18 Millionen Abonnenten gesehen.

      Statement von Spinnin'-Chef Roger de GraafIn einem offiziellen Statement begründete Roger de Graaf den Kauf durch Warner so:

      Spinnin’ has found the perfect home at Warner Music. Max, Stu, Bart, and the team really believe in our culture and commitment to artist development. They share our vision for growing Spinnin’ by creating even bigger opportunities for our artists and their music. It’s been an incredible journey so far and, as we look to the future, everyone at Spinnin’ Records would like to thank our close friend Eelko for everything he’s done for our company, artists, and industry. His partnership and leadership mean he will forever be part of the Spinnin’ family. - Roger de Graaf
      @rusticman quizás lo mueva a majors... pero es posible, como sugerencia, dejarlo separado como los recopilatorios o los independientes? Es decir, justo debajo de los singles Majors. Spinnin es demasiado grande para mezclar todos esos singles esparcidos por la misma categoria.

      Majors: Recopilatorios, Álbumes Nacionales
      Majors: Singles Nacionales
      Warner: Spinnin' Records
      Independientes: Recopilatorios, Álbumes Nacionales
      Independientes: Singles Nacionales

      Y por cierto, Dim Mak (EDM Label) sello de Steve Aoki, tambien llegó a un acuerdo de distribución con Warner.

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      Warner Music Group Acquires Spinnin’ Records

      7th September 2017

      Pioneering recorded music, publishing & artist management company to be run by Co-Founder Roger de Graaf

      Warner Music Group (WMG) has acquired Spinnin’ Records, one of the world’s leading independent electronic music companies. Headquartered in the Netherlands and founded in 1999, Spinnin’ Records is also home to successful music publishing and artist management divisions.

      Recording artists currently signed to Spinnin’ Records include Alok, Bassjackers, Bob Sinclar, Chocolate Puma, EDX, Fedde Le Grand, Kris Kross Amsterdam, KSHMR, Lucas & Steve, Mike Williams, Oliver Heldens, Quintino, Sam Feldt, Throttle, Tujamo, Ummet Ozcan, Vinai and Watermät. Since its launch in 1999, the label has released music from superstars such as Afrojack, Armand van Helden, Bingo Players, Cheat Codes, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Solveig, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Tiësto, Yellow Claw and many others. Spinnin’ is also home to a range of active sub-labels, such as Musical Freedom (founded by Tiësto), Hexagon (founded by Don Diablo), Dharma (founded by KSHMR), Maximized (founded by Blasterjaxx) and Heldeep Records (founded by Oliver Heldens).

      Within WMG Spinnin’ Records will be run by its co-founder Roger de Graaf as CEO, who will work closely with Bart Cools, WMG’s EVP, Global A&R and Marketing, Dance Music. Following the acquisition, co-founder Eelko van Kooten has decided to leave the music business to pursue interests in other industries.

      Roger de Graaf, CEO & Co-Founder of Spinnin’ Records said: “Spinnin’ has found the perfect home at Warner Music. Max, Stu, Bart, and the team really believe in our culture and commitment to artist development. They share our vision for growing Spinnin’ by creating even bigger opportunities for our artists and their music. It’s been an incredible journey so far and, as we look to the future, everyone at Spinnin’ Records would like to thank our close friend Eelko for everything he’s done for our company, artists, and industry. His partnership and leadership mean he will forever be part of the Spinnin’ family.”

      Max Lousada, Chairman & CEO, Warner Music UK, who becomes WMG’s CEO, Recorded Music on October 1st, said: "Warner's past, present and future are all about creating an environment in which incredible artists and entrepreneurs thrive. That's why I'm pleased to welcome Spinnin’ to our growing family of labels, each with its own cultural identity. Roger and the team aren’t just world leaders in dance music, but pioneers of new ways to break artists and build music brands. Together, we'll nurture and expand Spinnin's global community of hit-makers, DJs, producers, songwriters, and millions of passionate fans."

      Stu Bergen, CEO, International & Global Commercial Services, said: “We continue to expand our A&R activities around the world, through acquisitions, as well as organic investments. Spinnin’ is a company built for the streaming age, where the line between a local and a global hit, as well as the distinction between marketing and commerce, is blurring. For both companies, this acquisition will open up new possibilities for our artists, expand our global reach, and bring in fresh thinking. We look forward to working alongside our new colleagues on behalf of Spinnin’s artists and songwriters.”

      Eelko van Kooten, Co-founder of Spinnin’ Records comments: “Each of the Spinnin’ companies has matured successfully which makes it a good moment for me to step down. With pride and joy I look back on 25 exciting years in the music industry and feel grateful to have worked with so many talented artists and an incredible team at Spinnin’. I want to thank them for their dedication and unlimited efforts. A special thank you to my business partner and best friend Roger de Graaf for all the laughs, the challenges and the success we’ve experienced together. As I look ahead at the next chapter in my life, I remain confident that the team will continue to accelerate and that Spinnin’ will enjoy continued success.”

      MusicAllStars Management provides artist management services to international performers including DJ Carta, Curbi, Gregor Salto, Kris KrossAmsterdam, Lucas & Steve, Mike Williams, Pep & Rash, Sam Feldt, Vinai and Watermät. It also acts as music publisher to songwriters including Afro Bros, Lucas & Steve, Sam Feldt, Stevie Appleton, Niels Geusebroek, Sidney Samson and Yael Nahar (CMC$).

      In addition, the label operates the Spinnin’ Records Talent Pool, an online platform where artists and producers can submit demos. It also runs a weekly online radio show called Spinnin’ Sessions, which plays currently unreleased music, and has built the brand into a live experience at events across Europe, Asia, and North America.

      During the sale and acquisition process, Spinnin' Records was advised by Lepe Partners.

      About Spinnin’ Records

      Spinnin’ Records is a leading music label in the international dance industry. With dance evolving from a niche phenomenon to one of the world's most popular music genres, Spinnin' Records has followed a similar trail. Founded in 1999 by music publisher Eelko van Kooten and A&R-man Roger de Graaf, the Dutch music label quickly emerged as a dominant tastemaker in clubs and record charts around the world.

      The label releases tracks on a weekly basis and has kick-started the careers of many DJs, including world famous artists such as Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Bingo Players, Kris Kross Amsterdam, Sam Feldt, Oliver Heldens, Lucas & Steve and Alok.

      With a solid base of 90+ creative and strategic thinkers in A&R, publishing, artist management and marketing, the company prides itself for global talent development, creating tailor-made launch strategies for artists and records – from the first demo to global success.

      The label has a dedicated online fan base of more than 26 million followers on social media. It serves a mass-audience on various streaming platforms including Spotify – serving millions of dance-fans, making Spinnin’ Records one of the most successful dance-labels worldwide.

      Spinnin’ Records hosts several sub-labels including Spinnin' Deep, Don Diablo's HEXAGON, Tiësto's Musical Freedom, Oliver Heldens' Heldeep Records, Sander van Doorn's DOORN Records, The Magician’s Potion and Blasterjaxx’s Maxximize.

      Records that have been released by Spinnin’ Records reaching international charts include:

      Cheat Codes vs Kris Kross Amsterdam - SEX
      Afrojack & Eva Simons - Take Over Control
      Martin Garrix - Animals
      Oliver Heldens – Gecko
      Martin Solveig & GTA – Intoxicated
      Sam Feldt – Show Me Love
      Alok – Hear Me Now


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