Sony Music expands live offering with Senbla stake

Sony Music Masterworks takes majority stake in concert promoter Senbla, as both companies look to enhance opportunities in live

News By | 6 August 2019

Senbla is working with Sophie-Ellis Bextor on her upcoming UK tour © Senbla

Sony Music Masterworks, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has acquired a majority stake in UK concert promotion and production company, Senbla.

Senbla founder and chief executive Ollie Rosenblatt will continue to run the company, working alongside Sony Masterworks’ chief operating officer Mark Cavell and UK label head Sarah Thwaites.

“The combination of Senbla with Sony Music Masterworks gives us a broader platform to grow opportunities in live performance,” comments the Senbla boss, who says he is “delighted” with the…

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