CHRYSALIS MUSIC HAS JOINED FORCES with Amsterdam-based independent publisher Cloud 9 Music to launch a joint-venture set-up in Benelux.
Chrysalis Songs Benelux will be run by Lucas van Slegtenhorst, who has for six years served as general manager of Chrysalis Music Benelux, the UK company's previous joint-venture operation in the region. This was run in conjunction with Strengholt Music.
Cloud 9 was launched in December 2004 and its main focus of attention is music publishing, although other interests include managing artists and producers. The company, which is run by founder and managing director Raymond Van Vilet, has a roster of more than 200 writers and composers, among them Dutch trance producer and DJ Armin Van Buuren who in 2007 and 2008 was voted number one DJ in DJ magazine's annual Top 100 poll. It also handles worldwide publishing rights for Nike and Nokia commercials.
Chrysalis Music chief executive Jeremy Lascelles says, "We are very excited about partnering up with a new company like Cloud 9, who we believe will bring fresh energy, ideas and hunger to our business in the Benelux. What Raymond and his team have achieved in a relatively short time is extremely impressive and I look forward to a very productive partnership together."
