To France, and more of that major label diversification. Warner Music France has acquired live music firm Jean-Claude Camus Productions, who promote and produce tours and act as booking agents for artists. Camus has a long history of promoting native and international artists in France, having been in the business since 1957. The major says the company will continue to be led by Camus, and will continue to work with non-Warner artists, but will also look to form live partnerships with other artists signed to the major's labels.
WMF top man Thierry Chassagne said this: "We want to offer our artists the skills and professionalism of Jean-Claude's people so that we can assist them in achieving their artistic goals. Jean-Claude Camus Productions will continue to enjoy a large degree of autonomy in the management of its own development".
Camus added: "When Thierry proposed this agreement, I immediately appreciated the good fit of our two businesses and that working together could further the interests of artists".