The Latest Breaking News from Hipgnosis Songs Fund

Part of claim against Barry Manilow to be paused in England, judge rules

Hipgnosis Songs Fund is bringing legal action over unpaid royalties and a bonus against the singer at the High Court in London

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Music Catalog Fund Hipgnosis Sold To Blackstone

Shareholders of Hipgnosis Songs Fund, which in recent years made waves by helping popularize music rights as an asset class, have voted to accept a $1.6 billion takeover from US private equity firm Blackstone, filings showed Tuesday.

International Business Times · Jul 10, 2024

Founder of Hipgnosis Songs Fund accuses ex-partner over failed business

The now dissolved Hipgnosis Music received funds that were proceeds of fraud, Merck Mercuriadis alleges in court documents

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024

Hipgnosis Songs Fund takeover 'more likely' after portfolio value plunge

The stock fell 15% to hit a fresh all-time low

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2024

Hipgnosis Songs Fund seeks indemnity from founder Mercuriadis in 'stolen idea' lawsuit

A spokesperson for Hipgnosis Songs Management and Merck Mercuriadis said both parties denied the claims and intended to defend them vigorously

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024

Make £20 million with this one small trick

Fancy making a quick £20 million? All you have to do is put in a bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s portfolio of hits.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024

Investors are hearing the wrong tune from Hipgnosis Songs Fund

Fund deriving income from song royalties sounded great in theory but in reality it is a musical mess

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Beyoncé and Blondie song fund Hipgnosis delays results amid valuation concerns

Company says songs have been assessed as worth more by independent valuer than recent transactions in the sector

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Future of Hipgnosis founder Mercuriadis in doubt as board launches strategic review amid shareholder unrest

The struggling fund faces a key vote on its future next week

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Dividend shocker shows need for some robust governance at Hipgnosis

Shareholders now almost certain to reject stinker of a deal to sell fifth of music rights catalogue to Blackstone

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023