The Capital Behind the Catalog: Financing Music Rights Today

As music rights have matured as a financial asset, the market supporting them has become increasingly sophisticated. Bringing together perspectives from music finance law, commercial banking and global investment management, this panel explores the structures and strategies used to finance catalogs and other rights-based assets today. The conversation will examine how transactions are structured, what lenders and institutional investors seek, and how changing market conditions influence capital access and deployment. From catalog acquisition financing and advances to securitizations and other evolving structures, the panel will offer a practical look at the financial architecture behind today’s music rights market—and where it may head next.