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Sony Music Entertainment Acquires Czech Label Supraphon

Expanding its reach in Europe, Sony has now acquired Czech Republic’s largest independent record label 

 

Sony Music Entertainment (SME) is expanding its presence in Central Europe through its recent acquisition of Supraphon, an influential music label in the Czech Republic. 

Founded in 1932, Supraphon holds an extensive catalog encompassing a wide array of genres, including pop, rock, folk, Jazz, timeless soundtracks, classical, spoken word, and podcasts. 

The label’s roster includes recordings from nationally renowned artists including Karel Gott, Lucie Bílá, Marek Ztracený, Škwor, Olympic, Hana Zagorová, and Václav Neckář; as well as music from the Pavel Haas Quartet, Ivan Moravec, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. 

Supraphon has also played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural heritage of Czech music by promoting local artists and traditional Czech and Slovak songs. 

The Czech music market is showing potential for further expansion — in 2023, the total recorded music market in the Czech Republic reached $84.1 million. Support for local artists also revealed seven out of the top 10 songs and albums that year were from Czech artists.

As part of Sony’s acquisition, Libor Holeček will continue to run Supraphon in his current role as Managing Director, and Martin Kudla will remain as Executive Director.

Additionally, Iva Milerová, who was previously Chairperson of the Board of Directors, will continue at the label in an advisory role.

“Supraphon is a cornerstone of Czech music heritage, with an invaluable catalog and a commitment to promoting Czech and Slovak talent that aligns perfectly with Sony Music’s dedication to artist development,” said Daniel Lieberberg, SME President, Continental Europe and Africa. “We are proud to welcome Supraphon to the company and look forward to empowering local artists with our global expertise, resources, and reach. Together, we will celebrate and elevate Czech music on the international stage.”

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