Manchester-based trio GoGo Penguin have signed a publishing deal with Campbell Connelly & Co, part of Wise Music Group.
Formed in 2021, GoGo Penguin’s members are pianist Chris Illingworth, double bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Jon Scott.
Their music includes influences from trip-hop, jazz, rock, and classical genres. They have released seven studio albums, two EPs and three live albums. Their latest album, Necessary Fictions (XXIM Records), was released in June.
Following their recent US live dates, Gogo Penguin have launched the European leg of their tour this month with more than 40 gigs, including London’s Barbican (December 3).
Dirk Lange, managing director, UK rights at Wise Music Group, said: “GoGo Penguin are a prolific and genre-defying ensemble whose innovative sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide. The band’s principal writers, Christopher Illingworth and Nick Blacka, have created a distinctive musical voice that pushes musical boundaries with precision and depth. We are honoured to collaborate with such exceptional talent. Their latest album, Necessary Fictions, marks a significant milestone in their already impressive catalogue.”
GoGo Penguin are a prolific and genre-defying ensemble whose innovative sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide
Dirk Lange
In a statement, GoGo Penguin added: “It really means a lot to us to have been invited by Dirk Lange to join the fantastic roster of composers and musicians in the Wise Music Group. It's great to know that both music from our back catalogue and future works will be in the safe hands of a team with a strong passion for music and creativity and we're excited to see what the future holds for us and our collaboration with Dirk and the Wise Music team.”
Wise Music Group maintains a global network of standalone offices including London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Copenhagen, Bergamo, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and Berlin.
The company owns or controls nearly half a million copyrights – including the world’s largest independent holding of historic and contemporary classical music – as well as popular songs spanning evergreen, jazz, reggae, blues, pop and rock. The group also represents dozens of top composers and songwriters working in classical music, opera, ballet, pop, film, television and advertising.
PHOTO: Mark Gregson)
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