Astralwerks and Capitol Records China ink licensing deal with Live Nation Asia label Fabled Records

Living countryThe Asian territory electronic dance music division, Live Nation Electronic Asia (LNEA), has signed a multi-year global distribution and licensing agreement for the recently launched label Fabled Records.

This agreement is a partnership between LNEA, the global dance label Astralwerks and Capitol China Records (CRC), both parts of Universal Music Group (UMG).

Capitol Records China is launched in March 2022.

Under the agreement, Astralwerks and Capitol Records China will jointly distribute and distribute Fabled Records artists and projects globally.

According to a media statement, Fabled Records and LNEA will benefit from collective direct access to UMG’s international divisions, with global marketing support led by Capitol Records China and Astralwerks in the world.

The companies say the partnership will see organizations working together with the aim of raising awareness of Chinese electronic music and artists worldwide.

LNEA’s management company, Dancing Dragon, was established in August 2019 to meet the demand for electronic dance music in the region.

Dancing Dragon’s roster of artists, including EDM artists and producers Chace, Beauz, Carta and Yåko, will be releasing music on the newly launched label, Fabled Records.

LNEA launched in 2017 and is run by Hong Kong-based Jim Wong.

Asian Astralwerks was given in September 2019 at the All That Matters conference in Singapore.

In August 2020Cindy Gu was named Head of Astralwerks Asia.

“I am delighted to be on this journey with Fabled Records.”

Chace

Chace, DJ/Producer, said: “I am delighted to be on this journey with Fabled Records.

“Having been on a cultural exchange mission for so long, my first album is finally coming out.

“I’m excited for the world to hear what I have to offer and delighted to have the team at Astralwerks and Capitol Records China involved.”

“Mainland China’s dance music has developed a lot in the past decade.”

Jim Wong

Jim Wong, Managing Director at LNEA, Dancing Dragon Management and head of the label Fabled, said: “Dance music in China has developed a lot over the past decade, especially in the business sector. direct and club.

“It influenced a lot of artists, adults and teenagers in Greater China to start listening to, participating in and producing dance music.

“During the pandemic, our incredibly talented musician Chace has flourished in the domestic mainstream media, and Beauz and Carta have both made waves on the international stage.

“More and more outstanding home-grown artists are ready to introduce their music to the world.

“Fabled Records and our entire division at LNEA are committed to bringing the best artists and music from Greater China to the global stage.

“There is no better way to achieve this than through our partnership with Toby, Cindy, and the team at Astralwerks, as well as Tom, the team at Capitol Records China and the rest of the divisions. international by Universal Music Group.”

“Electronic dance music is something we’re actively observing, and it’s nothing short of exciting given the rapid rate of growth in popularity and size.”

Tom Tang, Capitol Records China

Tom Tang, General Manager of Capitol Records China, added: “The recent launch of Capitol Records China, the first Asian division of the iconic label, aims to bring together the best of Chinese artists and musical creativity takes to the international stage through the exploration of diverse styles and genres.

“Electronic dance music is something we’re actively observing, and it’s nothing short of exciting given the rapid rate of growth in popularity and size.

“We are delighted to partner with Fabled Records to help introduce the label’s impressive portfolio of talented rising Chinese EDM stars to a global audience, highlighting trending music culture. authentic Chinese.”

“We can’t wait to start working on Fabled Records’ incredible roster of artists.”

Toby Andrews

Toby Andrews, President of Astralwerks, said: “We are delighted to be working alongside Tom and the team at Capitol Records China, and expanding the reach of Astralwerks Asia through this innovative partnership. Created this with Jim and the team at Live Nation.

“Cindy Gu has spent the past two years working tirelessly for Astralwerks Asia’s presence in the region, and this partnership puts us firmly at the forefront of China’s burgeoning electronic music scene. Nationwide and across continents.

“We can’t wait to start working on Fabled Records’ incredible roster of artists.”Worldwide music business