GoldState Music Acquires Major Music Catalogs Worth $200M, Including Blink-182 and Avril Lavigne Hits
GoldState Music has reportedly acquired $200 million worth of music catalogs, expanding its portfolio with significant stakes in works from major artists. The West Palm Beach-based private investment firm confirmed these acquisitions through multiple strategic purchases.
Key Acquisitions:
- Amplified Music Rights (AMR) catalog
- Catch Point Rights Partners portfolio, including works from:
- Ariana Grande
- Blink-182
- Avril Lavigne
- Kygo
- Lionel Richie
- Gwen Stefani
- Queens of the Stone Age
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Notable Personnel Changes:
- Tamara Conniff (former AMR CEO) → GoldState Chief Creative Officer
- Lydia Yerrick → VP of Legal and Business Affairs
- Ben Chaiken → Senior Research Analyst
- Justin Mandel → Marketing Consultant
Strategic Developments:
- Partnership with Flexpoint Ford
- $165 million investment in Create Music Group
- Catch Point Rights Partners retained partial ownership of their catalog
- Plans for continued catalog acquisitions
This expansion follows GoldState's partnership with Flexpoint Ford last year, signaling continued growth in the music IP investment sector heading into 2025. While specific transaction details remain private, these acquisitions represent significant moves in the music rights marketplace.
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