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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 86369, member: 27"] 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 [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Avex's corporate footprint [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Brandon Silverstein's role at AMG [LIST] [*]Brandon Silverstein runs Avex Music Group as CEO from Tokyo and Los Angeles. [*]His S10 Entertainment handles artist management under AMG's umbrella. [*]Silverstein got the top job back in March 2024. [*]S10 Publishing kicked off in 2020 as a joint venture with Avex. [/LIST] Avex's acquisition moves and expansion [LIST] [*]Avex grabbed a stake in S10 Entertainment during May 2024. [*]Full ownership of S10 Music Publishing's song catalog came in early 2025. [*]AMG rolled out a new leadership team and a New York office in October 2025. [*]An East/West Coast setup was part of that broader structural shift. [/LIST] The Orchard's perspective [LIST] [*]Brad Navin, CEO of The Orchard, called Avex a major global player. [*]His team is gearing up for a packed 2026 release schedule with AMG. [*]Navin pointed to local market know-how as a key strength in the partnership. [/LIST] Avex Artist Academy pipeline [LIST] [*]Avex Artist Academy trains thousands of aspiring performers across Japanese cities. [*]A dedicated scouting crew auditions over 10,000 candidates every year. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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