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Hayleigh Bosher, Senior Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law, Brunel University London

Justin Bieber sells his back catalogue – an expert explains why artists give up rights to their music

Justin Bieber performing on stage. Jack Fordyce

Justin Bieber is the latest artist in a growing list of musicians who have sold the rights to their music.

This move is typically made by more seasoned artists such as Bruce Springsteen, who reportedly received US$500m (£406m) for the sale of his life’s work in 2021, or Stevie Nicks who sold a share of her publishing for US$100m in 2020.

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