Andrew Lloyd Webber has signed with independent record label The Other Songs for both his back catalog of classic Broadway recordings and future works. This deal is in partnership with The Orchard who will oversee distribution.
This is not the first time Lloyd Webber has worked with the London-based indie label. Together, The Other Songs has already managed the recent releases of Lloyd Webber’s cast album for SUNSET BLVD., featuring Nicole Scherzinger, and the single “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” featuring Rachel Zegler, from the recent West End revival of EVITA.
News of the deal comes as Lloyd Webber’s catalog hits a new commercial resurgence. SUNSET BLVD. came back to Broadway last year to rave reviews. EVITA brought the musical classic back to the West End with a modern twist, bringing “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” to the streets of London in the middle of the show. The Phantom of the Opera is thriving on TikTok, fueling a new single-day streaming peak for Lloyd Webber at the end of October. The classic story has also been recently revived through a new experiential take on the story called Masquerade.
The Other Songs is a London-based label, publishing and management company founded by Alastair and Billy Webber, in 2018. Known for its start as a local songwriter event by the same name, which championed the people behind the hits to step out of the shadows and share their new compositions themselves, The Other Songs prides itself on its creative-first mentality and made headlines in 2023 for announcing its plans to offer master points to all non-performing songwriters. Now, their roster contains talents like Bruno Major (publishing), SUPER-Hi (label), Ren (label, publishing), Raffa FL (label) and Julia Church (publishing).
Lloyd Webber joins other legendary clients like Pete Bellotte, the writer behind Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love,” for bespoke catalog management.
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Lloyd Webber said: “I am very excited that The Other Songs will be partnering with me to represent my past and future recording work. After the success of their albums of Starlight Express, SUNSET BLVD and EVITA, I am thrilled that we will now have an exclusive long term relationship. The Other Songs mission to doggedly champion songwriters, at a time when they have and are being treated as second class citizens in the music industry, has hugely resonated with me. I am really looking forward to working with the new artists the collaboration will bring me at a time when I am writing as much if not more than I ever have.”
Alastair Webber, co-founder of The Other Songs, said: “Over the past year, over 4.5 million people have seen an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, reflecting the sheer scale and global cultural impact of his work. Our focus now is to ensure Andrew’s recording catalogue connects with new generations, while also giving him the tools to collaborate with today’s leading songwriters, producers and artists.
“Following the success of SUNSET BLVD and EVITA, we’re very proud to announce a deeper partnership with Andrew and the forward-thinking teams at LW Entertainment and The Orchard, as we continue to build on one of the most uniquely positioned and best-known privately owned music catalogues in the world.”
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Billy Webber, co-founder of The Other Songs, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with LW Entertainment on an iconic catalogue. Musical theatre’s reach is broader than it’s often given credit for, and the opportunity to unlock its full potential is significant. Our focus is careful guardianship and bold growth, bringing these works to new audiences with the innovative teams at LW Entertainment and The Orchard.”
Brad Navin, CEO, The Orchard, added: “We are incredibly excited to deepen our relationship with LW Entertainment and The Other Songs to include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary music catalogue. Andrew is experiencing a remarkable renaissance with the success of SUNSET BLVD, EVITA, and Masquerade, among many other projects. The Orchard is committed to maximizing this momentum, leveraging our global infrastructure to bring both his iconic, era-defining works and new creative endeavors to an even wider and more diverse audience worldwide, ensuring his legacy continues to thrive across all media and territories.”
James McKnight, CEO of LW Entertainment said: “Building on decades of strong record sales all over the world, we have reshaped our relationships with our music partners. Stepping into a new era with a new strategy and approach, we are delighted to forge a much broader and deeper partnership with The Other Songs and The Orchard now leading on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s incredible body of recorded work. With one of the largest and most engaged fan bases in the world, we know the opportunities are limitless and we are excited to work with these innovative organisations to realise our shared, global ambitions.”
