Janus Barnewitz
Sony Expands Nordic Operation With Acquisition of Dance Label One Seven Music
One Seven Co-Founder Janus Barnewitz will serve as Managing Director of Sony Music Denmark
Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the Denmark-based dance music label, One Seven Music. Alongside the acquisition, Sony has named One Seven Co-Founder Janus Barnewitz as Managing Director of Sony Music Denmark.
The details:
Financial terms of the deal were not shared publicly.
Barnewitz will begin the position effective immediately.
He will lead Sony Music Denmark's overall strategy, A&R, and creative development.
He will report to Sony Music President of Continental Europe and Africa, Daniel Lieberberg.
Henrik Daldorph will step down from leading Sony Music Denmark after 20 years in the role.
Background:
Sony and One Seven have had a partnership for 14 years prior to this new development.
Barnewitz previously served as Managing Director of disco:wax and No3.
Sony Music Denmark acquired those labels in 2012 and 2018, respectively.
What they said:
Lieberberg: “Janus is one of the most forward‑thinking and culturally intuitive executives in the Danish music landscape. His ability to identify talent early and set up artists for long-term success makes him the ideal leader for Sony Music Denmark. I am excited to see how he will help shape the next chapter of our strategy in the region.”
Barnewitz: “I’m excited about the future of Sony Music Denmark and the opportunities ahead. With the additional creative power of One Seven, we’re well-positioned to drive growth, support our artists, and shape the next chapter of Danish music together.”
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
This article was written with information sourced from Music Business Worldwide.
We covered it because Sony is one of the three major labels.
