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PIAS Group
British independent record company / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
PIAS is a Belgian corporation that specialises in independent music recording, licensing, distribution, sales, and marketing. The company was founded in 1983 by Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot in Brussels, Belgium,.[1] It has over 250 employees, with 19 offices around the world. The group funds and partners with independent labels and artists.
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Company type | Private |
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Founded | 1983; 41 years ago (1983) in Brussels, Belgium |
Founders | Kenny Gates Michel Lambot |
Headquarters | , Belgium |
Number of locations | 19 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Owner | [PIAS] |
Number of employees | 250+ |
Divisions | [PIAS] Recordings [PIAS] Artist & Label Services |
Website | www |
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In 2022, Universal Music Group acquired 49% of the PIAS Group.[2]