Concord
About Concord
Concord is a global music company specializing in the development, management and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing, theatrical performance rights, and narrative content. It operates across the independent music ecosystem with a broad catalog that includes roughly 900,000 songs, composed works, plays, and active recordings, representing a diverse roster of artists and properties. Headquartered and active in multiple markets worldwide, Concord's activities span label groups, publishing, theatricals, originals, and licensing, serving artists, publishers and rights holders globally.
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