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DEALSWarner Chappell and comedian Kevin Hart’s media company Hartbeat have signed a deal that will see the former administer the latter’s music publishing rights. “Hartbeat is THRILLED to partner with leading global publisher Warner Chappell Music to develop and build out a first-of-its-kind Hartbeat music library”, says the media firm’s President Jeff Clanagan. “This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Hartbeat as the company looks to build out its own music publishing arm as a part of our larger brand IP”.Photo Finish Records has signed singer-songwriter Billy Lockett to a new record deal, ahead of the release of his debut album. “I’m so proud to have signed a new record deal with a team of people who genuinely understand me and my music”, says Lockett. “I remember when we first met on Zoom.

We were chatting about the new album and through the whole conversation my gut was screaming ‘SIGN WITH PHOTO FINISH! THEY’RE THE ONES!’ So it became one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made”.Warner Chappell has signed a global publishing deal with Spanish singer Quevedo. “Signing with the Warner Chappell team is massive because I know they’ll be able to help take my work to the global stage”, he says. “I can’t wait to get working alongside the best songwriters in the world and make big waves across the Spanish and Latin America scene”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSThe UK wing of booking agency Wasserman Music has promoted Laura Brown, Cecilia Chan, Suzie Melki, Lucy Putman and Holly Rowland up to the role of agent. “We are THRILLED to announce the promotions of Laura, Suzie, Cecilia, Holly and Lucy”, says the company’s James Whitting. “They have all been with us for a number of years and worked across the likes of Slowthai,.