Music as an Asset Class: How the Rights Investment Market Is Evolving

Music rights have been an established focus of institutional investment for years, but the market — and the strategies behind it — continue to evolve. As capital sources, valuations, deal structures and approaches to portfolio management change, investors and rights holders are increasingly focused not simply on acquiring catalogs, but on how those rights are managed, developed and positioned for long-term growth. This panel explores the evolution of music rights investment, how catalogs are being valued and financed today, and what the next phase of the market means for investors, rights holders and music companies.