LOS ANGELES and TOKYO, 18 March 2026 – Avex Music Group has announced a landmark global music publishing administration partnership with 16-time GRAMMY Award winner Bruno Mars. The agreement appoints Avex as the exclusive global administrator for all music written by Mars during the term, which will commence following the completion of his current contract with BMG/Warner Chappell.
Katsumi Kuroiwa, CEO of Avex Inc., commented: “Bruno Mars is one of the most culturally influential songwriters of his generation. We are honoured to collaborate with him and to support his creative output through this global publishing partnership.”
Brandon Silverstein, CEO of Avex Music Group, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Bruno to the Avex family and look forward to supporting his extraordinary body of work. His music resonates worldwide, and this partnership will extend that impact even further.”
About Avex Music Group
Avex Music Group (AMG) is the global music division of Avex Inc. (TYO: 7860), a leading international entertainment conglomerate. Headquartered in Tokyo and Los Angeles, AMG is managed by Brandon Silverstein, who also serves as a board member and equity partner. The division focuses on music publishing, recorded music, studio operations, catalogue acquisitions, and artist management through its renowned S10 Entertainment.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan & Los Angeles, USA |
| Employees | 1,500+ |
| Annual Revenue | $1 Billion+ |
| Artists Represented | 500+ |
| Music Groups Managed | 150+ |
| International Tours | Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber |
| Notable Launches | XG, ONE OR EIGHT |
| Talent Program | Avex Academy (Tokyo & major cities) |
| Annual Auditions | 10,000+ candidates nationwide |
Avex Inc. operates globally across music, animation, live entertainment, merchandise, and more. The company is renowned for launching international acts and producing tours across Japan and Asia for global superstars. Avex Academy nurtures thousands of aspiring artists annually through studios and training centres, supported by a national scouting team.
Through AMG, Avex translates its creative and commercial vision into a global platform, bridging East and West via music and culture. This partnership with Bruno Mars represents a strategic move to further amplify his worldwide influence and strengthen Avex’s global publishing portfolio.
With this agreement, Avex is positioned to consolidate its role as a leading force in global music publishing, ensuring that Bruno Mars’ future compositions are supported, administered, and promoted on an unprecedented scale.