Embargoed [PIAS] acquires Signum Information, the impartial classical label residence to The King’s Singers
[PIAS] has acquired Signum Information, the British impartial classical music label.
The worldwide settlement sees Signum turn into a part of the [PIAS] Label Group, whereas persevering with to function beneath its personal model and artistic management.
Co-Founder Steve Lengthy will stay as Managing Director, the corporate introduced on Tuesday (June 23).
The acquisition doesn’t embody Signum‘s sister firm, Floating Earth.
Signum beforehand labored with [PIAS] as a label companion of its distribution arm, [Integral], which merged with UMG’s Virgin Music Group after Common Music Group accomplished its full takeover of [PIAS] in October 2024.
[PIAS] is owned by Common Music Group, which accomplished its full takeover of the corporate in October 2024 after first shopping for a 49% stake in 2022.
Signum has constructed a catalog approaching 1,000 recordings and releases greater than 40 new titles a yr, based on [PIAS].
The corporate additionally stated Signum will quickly move 1 billion streams globally.
Based in 1997 by Steve Lengthy and Alistair Dixon, Signum was named Gramophone‘s Label of the 12 months in 2017.
Its recordings have additionally received Grammy, Gramophone and BBC Music Journal awards.
The label’s roster has featured The King’s Singers, Tenebrae, Alessio Bax, Julian Bliss, the Philharmonia Orchestra, James Rhodes and Gabrieli beneath Paul McCreesh.
“Like different genres, classical music is extra accessible at this time than ever earlier than and continues to achieve and join with rising audiences around the globe.”
Edwin Schröter, [PIAS]
Edwin Schröter, CEO of [PIAS], stated: “Having met and hung out with Steve over the previous few years as a label companion of Integral, it was clear that his ardour and forward-thinking strategy to classical music collectively together with his entrepreneurial spirit and experience in all areas of the business, could be an ideal match for [PIAS].
“Signum has grown into probably the most revered impartial classical labels on the planet by working with a number of the best artists, ensembles and composers.
“Like different genres, classical music is extra accessible at this time than ever earlier than and continues to achieve and join with rising audiences around the globe. And as with different genres, we consider that excellent artists and recordings, supported by a gifted workforce bringing them to market, will proceed to create new alternatives and assist construct an everlasting, priceless catalog.”
Steve Lengthy stated: “I’m delighted that Signum is turning into a part of the [PIAS] Label Group. All through our discussions, it turned clear that [PIAS] understands what makes impartial labels particular and why preserving that independence issues.
“Getting access to the infrastructure, experience and international attain of a global music firm whereas nonetheless with the ability to function as an impartial label is genuinely the perfect of each worlds. This partnership creates thrilling new alternatives for our artists, our catalogue and our future ambitions, whereas permitting us to proceed doing what Signum has at all times accomplished greatest, which is supporting distinctive music and the individuals who create it.”
“I’m delighted that Signum is turning into a part of the [PIAS] Label Group. All through our discussions, it turned clear that [PIAS] understands what makes impartial labels particular and why preserving that independence issues.”
Steve Lengthy, CO-FOUNDER OF Signum
The corporate acquired French classical and jazz home harmonia mundi in 2015, and stated the label stays on the coronary heart of [PIAS]‘s classical actions.
Edwin Schröter was promoted to CEO of the [PIAS] Label Group in January 2026, with co-founder Kenny Gates transferring to Government Chairman.
Signum will mark its thirtieth anniversary in 2027.Music Enterprise Worldwide
