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Legendary Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks sold 80 per cent of her catalog to Primary Wave for a reported $100 million. Getty Images
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In October last year, Calvin Harris, the Scottish electronic DJ, producer, singer and songwriter known for hits such as Summer and Feel So Close, sold his music catalogue to Vine Alternative Investments for a reported $90 million to $110 million. Getty Images
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After the Covid-19 pandemic stalled lucrative touring schedules last year, iconic artists started cashing in on their back catalogues, including Blondie co-founder Debbie Harry. AP
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Imagine Dragons, fronted by Dan Reynolds, sold their catalogue to Concord Music Group for a reported nine figures last year. Reuters
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Music legend Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalogue of more than 600 songs, including classic hits such as Blowin’ in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin, to Universal Music for a reported $300 million. WireImage
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Last November, Las Vegas rock band The Killers, fronted by Brandon Flowers, sold the rights to their pre-2020 music catalogue, which includes hits such as Human and Mr Brightside, to holding company Eldridge. Courtesy Flash Entertainment
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UK-based music investment and song management firm Hipgnosis Song Fund owns stakes in songs by Maroon 5, which is fronted by Adam Levine. Getty Images
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Music investment and song managment company Hipgnosis Song Fund acquired 70 per cent of British-American song writer and music producer Mark Ronson's catalogue, which includes global hit Uptown Funk. WireImage
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Colombian singer Shakira also sold her entire music catalogue to Hipgnosis Song Fund in January this year, including the rights to hits such as Wherever, Whenever and Hips Don't Lie. EPA
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Legendary Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks sold 80 per cent of her catalog to Primary Wave for a reported $100 million. Getty Images
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In October last year, Calvin Harris, the Scottish electronic DJ, producer, singer and songwriter known for hits such as Summer and Feel So Close, sold his music catalogue to Vine Alternative Investments for a reported $90 million to $110 million. Getty Images
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After the Covid-19 pandemic stalled lucrative touring schedules last year, iconic artists started cashing in on their back catalogues, including Blondie co-founder Debbie Harry. AP
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Imagine Dragons, fronted by Dan Reynolds, sold their catalogue to Concord Music Group for a reported nine figures last year. Reuters
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Music legend Bob Dylan sold his entire back catalogue of more than 600 songs, including classic hits such as Blowin’ in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin, to Universal Music for a reported $300 million. WireImage
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Last November, Las Vegas rock band The Killers, fronted by Brandon Flowers, sold the rights to their pre-2020 music catalogue, which includes hits such as Human and Mr Brightside, to holding company Eldridge. Courtesy Flash Entertainment
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UK-based music investment and song management firm Hipgnosis Song Fund owns stakes in songs by Maroon 5, which is fronted by Adam Levine. Getty Images
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Music investment and song managment company Hipgnosis Song Fund acquired 70 per cent of British-American song writer and music producer Mark Ronson's catalogue, which includes global hit Uptown Funk. WireImage
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Colombian singer Shakira also sold her entire music catalogue to Hipgnosis Song Fund in January this year, including the rights to hits such as Wherever, Whenever and Hips Don't Lie. EPA
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Legendary Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks sold 80 per cent of her catalog to Primary Wave for a reported $100 million. Getty Images
Why music royalties are hitting the right note for investors
Music legends including Imagine Dragons, Shakira, Bob Dylan, Calvin Harris and Debbie Harry have cashed in on their back catalogues to the tune of millions
David Dunn
28 June, 2021
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