Fabchannel partners with Universal Music
| Yesterday we announced our long-awaited deal with Universal Music. We’ll not be bothering you with all the details of this partnership. But what it basically comes down to is that we will be offering you even more amazing concert videos!
After signing deals with several independents, this is the first Major label to team up with Fabchannel. In our quest of bringing music fans the best and biggest selection of live music this is a big breakthrough, and we hope many labels will follow soon. Two weeks ago we have already started recording Universal Music artists. We expect the first show, by no one less than Jimmy Eat World, to be released on Fabchannel any time soon. So keep an eye on the site! If you want to know more, check out our official press release below: Official Press release: February 26 2008 Fabchannel.com and Universal Music Netherlands jointly record and distribute live concert videos online Amsterdam/London – February 26 2008 – Fabchannel.com, the multiple-award-winning #1 live music platform of the world, today announced a recording and multi-territory digital exploitation agreement with Universal Music Netherlands, a division of the world’s leading music company, for live recordings of Universal Music artists performing at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. |
Fans from around the globe will have access to live concert videos from international and local Universal Music artists performing at the Paradiso and other Fabchannel related venues. Fabchannel will record concerts of up-and-coming as well as established Universal Music artists in broadcasting quality and make them available for fans to view on Fabchannel.com and to buy as video and audio downloads on their download service. In addition, Universal Music will distribute the video and audio downloads across digital and mobile services.
Justin Kniest, CEO of Fabchannel is very excited about the agreement. “This is a significant step forward for Fabchannel. The quality of Universal Music artists contributes to our goal of offering our viewers the hottest and broadest selection of live music. Fabchannel has pioneered a way to bring fans, bands and brands together in a way that’s good for everyone. Our agreement with Universal Music Netherlands will make Fabchannel’s media-centric experience even more compelling. “Today’s news is a milestone for Fabchannel’s ad-supported live music video model, which enables artists, labels and media companies to make their live music available. This model also gives brands and businesses new ways to connect and interact with a highly-engaged audience of consumers in the 25-and-under youth demographic.” Kees van der Hoeven, President, Universal Music Netherlands, said, “We are looking forward to creating new content and audio-visual offerings for our music fans through this deal. Fabchannel has created a unique media platform that provides fans an exciting way to enjoy live music and discover new bands. We want to give fans access to as much music from the bands they love.” |
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