Sony Music Entertainment is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. It operates as a subsidiary of Sony Group. Founded in 1929 and employing approximately 6,560 individuals, the company is also recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Functioning across more than 60 countries, Sony Music Entertainment focuses on supporting a diverse roster of international stars, developing and independent artists, and creators.
On April 28, 2026, a London-based judge rejected copyright claims from the heirs of two former bandmates of Jimi Hendrix, ruling against their bid to secure royalties from the guitarist’s catalog in a long-running dispute with Sony Music and the Hendrix estate. This follows an announcement on April 27, 2026, regarding a webinar titled “Secondary Liability and Copyright Infringement: Best Practices After Cox Communications v. Sony Music,” which will discuss best practices following the legal case involving Cox Communications and Sony Music.
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Sony Music Entertainment offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Sony Music Entertainment's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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