Armada’s BEAT Fund Acquires Full Mixmash Records Catalog

Dance music investment company Armada’s BEAT Music Fund has acquired the complete master rights catalog of Netherlands-headquartered Mixmash Records. The financial details have not been disclosed.

The main players:

• Mixmash was founded in 2004 by Olga Heijns and DJ/producer Laidback Luke.

• It specializes in house music and its various subgenres, such as electro house, future house and progressive house.

• BEAT Music Fund was launched in 2023 as the catalog investment arm of indie dance label Armada Music, shortly before it was reorganized as Armada Music Group.

• The fund has invested in the catalogs of electronica artists and labels such as Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, NYC-based house label King Street Sounds, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Jax Jones, and more.

What they said:

• Maykel Piron, Armada Music Group CEO: “Olga and Laidback Luke have built an exceptional legacy over two decades, and this acquisition underscores our commitment to preserving and elevating the rich history of dance music.”

• Olga Heijns, Mixmash Managing Director: “We ultimately chose BEAT Music Fund because their vision and capabilities aligned perfectly with our goal: to place the Mixmash catalog in expert hands, ensuring our artists’ work is properly monetized and respected.”