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Global Music Rights is an American music performance rights organization founded in 2013 by Irving Azoff.

Last updated October 17, 2026

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Overview

Global Music Rights is an American music performance rights organization. It describes itself as the first US PRO in nearly 75 years, founded in 2013 by industry veteran Irving Azoff as an alternative to the traditional performance rights model. The organization services a select, invitation-only client base and provides worldwide performing rights licensing through partnerships with foreign PROs.

History

Global Music Rights was founded in 2013 by industry veteran Irving Azoff as an alternative to the traditional performance rights model. It describes itself as the first US PRO in nearly 75 years. The organization positions itself as an active and progressive advocate for copyright holders in the performing rights marketplace, committed to protecting the integrity of music rights and promoting the value of intellectual property on behalf of creators.

Products and positioning

At the forefront of music rights management, leading the field in client services, technology, and rights advocacy; an active and progressive advocate for copyright holders.

Controversies

  • 2019

    Global Music Rights sues Entravision over copyright infringement allegations

    Global Music Rights filed a lawsuit in California federal court accusing Entravision Communications of willful copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Entravision stations played more than 130 copyrighted songs nearly 15,000 times over two years without paying songwriters.

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Recent events

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    Global Music Rights sues Entravision over copyright infringement allegations[4]

    Global Music Rights filed a lawsuit in California federal court accusing Entravision Communications of willful copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Entravision stations played more than 130 copyrighted songs nearly 15,000 times over two years without paying songwriters.

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