dynamite complete first two acquisitions
Chris Leonard.
Dynamite Songs have acquired Chris Leonard’s songwriting catalogue and neighbouring rights. Chris is a hugely successful British songwriter who has co-written songs with some of the best-known pop artists of the last dozen years, including Ed Sheeran (“Lego House” and “Give Me Love” from Ed’s breakthrough album “+”), James Bay (“Incomplete”), Paolo Nutini (“Loving You”), Hilary Duff (“Tattoo”) and McFly (“Wild & Young”). Chris also co-wrote “Missing You” with award winning alternative rock band All Time Low.
I’m delighted to have done the deal with Dynamite regarding the sale of my songwriting and neighbouring rights catalogues. It felt like the right time and I have every faith that they will be the perfect custodians of these songs moving forward!
Chris Leonard
Bruce Elliott-Smith.
Dynamite Songs have bought the publishing interests of Grammy winning songwriter and producer, Bruce Elliott-Smith. Bruce’s songs have been streamed over 450 million times. His writing credits include European dance hits for ATB (“Ecstasy” and “Marrakesh”) and Danni Minogue’s UK Top 10 single, “You Won’t Forget About Me”.
Getting to know the team at Dynamite, I see the enthusiasm they have for the songs and the love they will give them. I am delighted they are going to such a good home.
Bruce Elliott-Smith
In a statement announcing both deals, Dynamite Songs’ founder and CEO, Alan Wallis said “Here at Dynamite, it’s all about the songs. We could not be more delighted that two such talented British songwriters in their respective fields have entrusted us with their catalogues at the very start of our journey. Our promises to both Chris and Bruce are we will give their songs all the love they so richly deserve. We have more deals lined up on both sides of the pond. That’s very exciting but you never forget your first!"
