Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Portion of Julian Hamilton’s Song Catalog
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has acquired an interest in the publishing catalog of Julian Hamilton, the songwriter, producer, and musician who co-founded the Australian electronic music group The Presets.
The acquisition encompasses Hamilton’s work from four albums released by The Presets.
Included in the deal are songs such as “My People,” “Talk Like That,” “This Boy’s In Love,” “Are You The One?,” “Girl And The Sea,” and “Martini.”
The Presets are recognized as a prominent Australian electronic music act and have been credited with broadening the genre’s appeal.
In addition to the catalog acquisition, Concord has entered into a new publishing agreement with Hamilton for future compositions and works outside of the acquired catalog, effective immediately.
Hamilton has collaborated with a range of artists as a songwriter and producer, including Silverchair, Flight Facilities, Cut Copy, and Flume.
The musician, who has a background in classical music, has also composed works for the Sydney Dance Company and Chunky Move.
Julian Hamilton stated: “Partnering with Concord Music Publishing through the sale of a portion of my catalog is a significant milestone for me. I love these songs. They are the fruit of over three decades of creativity, collaborations and a whole lot of partying. I know Concord are going to take great care of them, and I’m proud knowing that these tunes will continue to reach listeners in new ways for years to come.”
Industry Moves are frequent in the music publishing world.
This deal also highlights Mergers, Partnerships, and New Releases in the industry.
