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The Deals: Pex Acquired by Vobile, Live Nation Expands in Japan With Hayashi International Purchase

Live Nation expands in Japan, Vobile buys Pex and more music deals across the industry, including Warner Music's new label with Annual Acharia.

“Partnering with Live Nation allows us to keep doing this with greater scale, giving Japanese artists the opportunity to perform to new audiences and strengthening Japan’s position as a must-visit destination for major acts.” Announced simultaneously was the launch of Sesh’s “Member Card,” which lets fans “register and seamlessly download a digital pass to their phone’s wallet,” allowing them to receive direct push notifications from their favorite artists. The company currently works with more than 250 artists, including Yeri Mua, Anitta, Alleh & Yorghaki, Mau y Ricky, Lasso, Timø, Nathy Peluso and Zoe Gotusso.

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