16 MusicWeek 02.08.13 PUBLISHING SPECIAL NEWS GLOBAL AGREEMENT INCLUDES ZAPPA’S WORKS WITH THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION
Kobalt signs major Frank Zappa deal K
CATALOGUE BY TIM INGHAM
obalt Music Group (Kobalt) has concluded a worldwide agreement
to administer the iconic catalogue of composer, producer, guitarist and band leader Frank Zappa. Kobalt immediately begins
global representation of all of Zappa’s songs, including his early works with the Mothers of Invention, his touring groups, as well as his solo works. Along with global copyright administration services, Kobalt will also represent the catalogue for synchronisation in film, TV, games, and other media. “We are extremely honoured
to represent the extensive, illustrious repertoire of the legendary Frank Zappa who is certainly one of the greatest musical geniuses of the last century,” said Kobalt president Richard Sanders. “It’s our privilege to be
working with The Zappa Family
Trust to protect and promote his iconic catalogue.” With a primary catalogue of 65 albums, The Zappa Family Trust will release the 100th official Frank Zappa album within a year. “Frank Zappa wielded a big stick, whether baton or guitar,
and his influence on music and the arts in contemporary society penetrated and plumbed the depths of the importance of a free society with a sense of humour,” said Frank’s wife Gail Zappa who runs The Zappa Family Trust. “We are forever laughing at
Union Square inks deal with Pop Muzik writer
the absurdity of this business and we are pleased to be doing it in the company of Kobalt.” Executives involved in the
deal include Willard Ahdritz, CEO and Founder of Kobalt; Merril Wasserman-Serling, EVP Business Development; and Bob Bortnick, SVP Creative.
“We are forever laughing at the absurdity of this business and we are pleased to be doing it in the company of Kobalt” GAIL ZAPPA, THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST
Spirit promotes Shane to new Creative Services role
Spirit Music Group has promoted Pete Shane to the position of senior vice president, Creative Services. The exec was previously vice president, Creative Services. In his new position, Shane (pictured) will
Left to right: Helene Carter (director, Robin Scott Ltd), Robin Scott, Jonathan Kyte (general manager, Union Square Music Publishing), Peter Stack (MD, Union Square Music), Erika Brennan (director of Business Affairs, Union Square Music)
UK Independent publisher Union Square Music Publishing has signed songwriter Robin Scott and his extensive catalogue of works, which includes the international hit Pop Muzik. The agreement complements the
existing relationship between the writer and USMP’s sister company, Union Square Music which represents the Master Recordings for M and further Robin Scott recordings. First released in 1979, reaching No.1 in the Billboard chart, Pop Muzik has
been performed by artists including U2 who opened every show of the 1997 Popmart world tour with the song. More recently it has appeared in the worldwide musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. Union Square Music Publishing’s
general manager, Jonathan Kyte said, “We are thrilled to have agreed a deal with Robin and look forward to exploring fresh opportunities with his catalogue, and working together on new creative projects.”
play key roles in securing strategic joint ventures, launching brand marketing initiatives and helping develop and implement the company’s strategic objectives while continuing to build, develop and manage the global creative staff. He has worked for Spirit for over 14 years. “Pete Shane has been an invaluable
friend and collaborator since our early days, developing a second-to-none sync team, crafting unique creative partnerships with producers in every kind of media and helping lead our transformation from a traditional publisher to a fully vested, career-involved marketing and brand partner for our songwriters,” said Mark Fried, president/CEO of Spirit Music Group. “I can’t think of a more passionate co-conspirator than Pete to help Spirit continue to redefine music publishing for the new millennium.” Under Shane’s leadership, Spirit placed
songs in more than 80 feature films, 250 network and cable television series and 40 advertising campaigns in the past year – which it claims is the best sync licensing record in
independent publishing. The company’s recent achievements
include securing the end titles to last season’s penultimate episode and this season’s debut of The Newsroom for Pete Townshend/The Who, as well as the soundtrack to upcoming Matthew McConaughey feature film Dallas Buyers Club, which will feature five
T.Rex uses including the end title. Before Spirit, Shane worked in the International A&R department at Universal Music Publishing, as well as serving formative stints in film and television production and artist management.
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