Merlin and Karaoke Company Singa Sign Licensing Deal

Karaoke technology company Singa has partnered with Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for global independent labels and distributors.

What it means:

• Karaoke singers at home and in Singa-powered venues worldwide will have access to thousands of original masters of songs by Merlin’s global membership, rather than reproductions or soundalike versions.

• It follows Singa’s recent licensing deal with Warner Music across both recordings and publishing.

• These deals open new revenue streams for the artists.

What they said:

• Jeremy Sirota, outgoing CEO of Merlin: “This partnership is about unlocking new opportunities for independent music and maximizing a space that has an immense impact on music discovery. Merlin’s mission is to empower our members to own their digital future. By working with innovative partners like Singa, we’re creating new revenue streams for our members and ensuring their artists’ work is valued properly.”