A fresh worldwide distribution pact just landed between a Japanese entertainment heavyweight and a major indie distributor, shaking up how new releases hit international markets.
Avex Music Group and The Orchard deal
Avex Music Group is locked in a distribution agreement with The Orchard for upcoming releases.
Coverage spans global territories, excluding Japan, China, and Korea.
We The Band, Justin Bieber's long-time backing group, will drop music first.
Avex's corporate footprint
Avex, founded in 1988, runs over 40 labels with 1,500-plus employees globally.
Revenue nearly hit USD $1 billion in 2024.
Operations cover talent management, publishing, touring, and marketing.
Ten offices sit across multiple countries worldwide.
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