STOCK TITAN

Kuke Announces Establishment of Blockchain Business Unit and Investment in KOLO

Rhea-AI Impact
(Moderate)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
Rhea-AI Summary

Kuke Music Holding Limited (NYSE: KUKE) has established a blockchain business unit and made a strategic investment in KOLO, a leading NFT platform for classical music. This initiative aims to utilize blockchain to protect digital music copyrights and enhance monetization of classical music assets. The KOLO platform has successfully auctioned classical music NFTs, including renowned pieces like Spring Festival Overture. With plans to release new NFTs weekly, Kuke seeks to innovate the classical music industry and build a digital economy for musicians.

Positive
  • Establishment of a blockchain business unit to protect digital music copyrights.
  • Strategic investment in KOLO, which enhances digital asset monetization.
  • Successful auctions of classical music NFTs, indicating market interest.
Negative
  • None.

BEIJING, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke" or the "Company") (NYSE: KUKE), a leading classical music service platform, today announced that the Company has established a blockchain business unit and completed a strategic investment in KOLO, a leading international non-fungible token (NFT) platform for classical music in the Metaverse.

Kuke's blockchain business unit aims to utilize blockchain technology to validate, authorize, and protect digital music copyrights. In addition, the Company's strategic investment in KOLO will further enable the development of a consumer-oriented, classical music-focused and global NFT application in the Metaverse. The NFT application will leverage the diversified classical music copyright resources of the Company and Naxos, the Company's strategic global business partner and the largest independent classical music content provider in the world, and further enhance the transaction liquidity, platform interoperability and ease of sharing of digital music assets.

As the general public increasingly acknowledges that blockchain technology represents one of the most exciting paradigm shifts in the history of technology, and NFT applications are leading the global development trend in industries such as gaming, art, and music, the Company intends to utilize blockchain technology and NFT applications to drive innovation in the classical music industry, increase the monetization of classical music digital assets, build a digital economy for musicians, provide value to users, and foster mutually-beneficial partnerships among industry participants.

The KOLO platform has auctioned four NFTs within the past month, namely, Spring Festival Overture, Brahms- Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.77, and J.S.BACH – Cello Suite No.1, BWV 1007, as well as Beethoven- Piano Sonata No.14 in C- Sharp Minor, Op.27, "Moonlight", all of which were licensed by Naxos. The auctions have drawn considerable attention and were completed at attractive prices within a few minutes. Notable on the list was the "Spring Festival Overture" composed by well-known composer Huanzhi Li. This classic piece has been played at the beginning of every Chinese New Year Gala for over 30 years. KOLO plans to release new NFTs licensed by Naxos and Kuke on a weekly basis starting mid-February 2022.

About Kuke Music Holding Limited

Kuke is a leading classical music service platform in China encompassing the entire value chain from content provision to music learning services. By collaborating with its strategic global business partner Naxos, the largest independent classical music content provider in the world, the foundation of Kuke's extensive classical music content library is its unparalleled access to more than 900 top-tier labels and record companies. Leveraging its market leadership in copyrighted classical music content in China, Kuke provides highly scalable classical music licensing and subscription services to over 700 universities, libraries and online music platforms. In addition, it has hosted Beijing Music Festival ("BMF"), the most renowned music festival in China, for 24 consecutive years. Through KUKEY, the Company's proprietary AI music learning system, Kuke aims to democratize music learning via technological innovation, bring fascinating music content and professional music techniques to more students, and continuously improve the efficiency and penetration of music learning.

About KOLO

KOLO is a classical music-focused and decentralized NFT platform driven by blockchain technology and aims to build a better music ecological environment on the blockchain, encourage paid digital music consumption and become the blockchain standard for classical music. KOLO is committed to using the blockchain technology to improve the efficiency of royalty payments and protect the rights of musicians.

Investor Relations Contact

Kuke Music Holding Limited
Email: Jane.zuo@kuke.com

Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kuke-announces-establishment-of-blockchain-business-unit-and-investment-in-kolo-301482563.html

SOURCE Kuke Music Holding Limited

FAQ

What recent development did Kuke Music Holding Limited announce on February 15, 2022?

Kuke announced the establishment of a blockchain business unit and a strategic investment in KOLO.

How does Kuke's blockchain initiative aim to impact the classical music industry?

The initiative aims to utilize blockchain technology to protect digital music copyrights and enhance the monetization of classical music assets.

What NFTs has KOLO auctioned recently?

KOLO auctioned NFTs including Spring Festival Overture and Brahms- Violin Concerto in D Major.

What are Kuke’s plans regarding NFT releases?

Kuke plans to release new NFTs licensed by Naxos and Kuke on a weekly basis starting in mid-February 2022.

What partnership supports Kuke’s extensive classical music content library?

Kuke collaborates with Naxos, the largest independent classical music content provider globally.

Kuke Music Holding Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share

NYSE:KUKE

KUKE Rankings

KUKE Latest News

KUKE Stock Data

17.54M
33.45M
21.64%
0.09%
0.72%
Entertainment
Communication Services
Link
United States of America
Beijing