Bella Figura Music

We are thrilled to announce that Bella Figura Music has acquired RAK Publishing! RAK publishes an extensive and varied catalogue of over 1500 copyrights, spanning over 50 years and including classic songs by legendary artists such as Hot Chocolate, Suzi Quatro, Steve Harley, Kim Wilde, Joan Jett and many more. Founded in 1969 by the legendary record producer Mickie Most and his wife Christina, RAK now represents over a hundred writers including the Ivor Novello Winner Errol Brown, BASCA Gold Badge recipients Steve Harley and Suzi Quatro, and writer duo Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde. Nathalie Hayes, MD of RAK Group of Companies, said “My parents started RAK Publishing 55 years ago. I grew up knowing so many of the RAK writers as they were often on holiday with us! It has been an absolute honour to look after such an amazing catalogue for the last 26 years. I am so happy that the Bella Figura Music team are taking the reins as they share the ethos of being boutique and I know that they will take great care of such wonderful songs”. Alexi Cory-Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Bella Figura Music, said “’I’ve been a fan of the RAK catalogue for many years. I have loved these songs and artists since I was a kid. I was mesmerised by Errol Brown when I watched Hot Chocolate on Top of the Pops as a young girl – people don’t appreciate how groundbreaking and important a band they were and still are; but we have plans for that - and I just wanted to be Kim Wilde – I got suspended from school for cutting off and peroxiding my hair to look like hers (I was about 13), when “Kids in America” came out. RAK is a British music icon and it’s no exaggeration to say that this deal ranks among the proudest achievements of my career. I pinch myself every day realising Bella Figura is now part of it, and we will work our socks off to look after and promote their amazing legacy.”

LeAnne Rimes' iconic, Grammy-nominated album, "Family" was released in October 2007 📀 Did you know the lead single "Nothing Better To Do" was co-written by Bella Figura family member Darrell Brown? #BellaFiguraMusic #MusicRightsManagement #LeAnneRimes #AlbumAnniversary

The Menendez Brothers story has taken Netflix by storm after the release of two new shows; "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and "The Menendez Brothers" The latter, directed by Alejandro Hartmann, is a true crime documentary that explores the story directly from the brothers' point of view. It has been described as “a compelling narrative that revisits one of America’s most controversial cases, providing much-needed insight and reflection”. Check out the trailer for the documentary below, featuring a haunting version of Kim Wilde's "Kids in America" #BellaFiguraMusic #TheMenendesBrothers #KidsInAmerica #MusicRightsManagement

Happy 15th anniversary to Dashboard Confessional's "Belle of the Boulevard", the fantastic lead single from "Alter the Ending" 🖤 #BellaFiguraMusic #MusicRightsManagement #MusicRights #DashboardConfessional #RosterAnniversary

The forthcoming Robbie Williams biopic "Better Man" is looking absolutely wild! 🙈 Directed by Michael Gracey, the film is set to be released on Boxing Day this year. Christmas sorted ✔️ #BellaFiguraMusic #MusicRights #BetterMan #RobbieWilliams #GuyChambers

At the premiere of Placebo's new documentary "This Search for Meaning" last Thursday 🤩 Directed by Oscar Sansom, the film is an intimate exploration of Placebo's evolution, charting Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal's journey through lyrics and songs that delve into the human experience. "This Search for Meaning" is in selected theatres now. #BellaFiguraMusic #MusicRightsManagement #Placebo #PlaceboDocumentary

Team BFM is heading to the Independent Music Publishers Forum in Palma de Mallorca this week! We look forward to meeting you there 😎 #IndependentMusicPublishersForum #Palma #Mallorca #BellaFiguraMusic #musicrightsmanagement

Missy Higgins' debut album "The Sound of White" was released 20 years ago this month 🥳 The No. 1 charting, 12x platinum album earned Higgins 6 ARIA awards, including Best Pop Release! We're proud to look after this hugely successful album as part of the Bella Figura music rights catalogue 🖤 #BellaFiguraMusic #MusicRightsManagement #MissyHiggins #AlbumAnniversary

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🥳 Happy birthday to Darrell Brown, the grammy-winning, songwriting powerhouse who has worked with huge names such as LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, Ariana Grande and Bon Jovi. We are so happy that Darrell is part of the Bella Figura family 🖤