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Primary Wave Strikes $100M Deal with Pete Townshend

5/15/2026

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Townshend Signs PrimaryWave Deal

Primary Wave Music announced a partnership with Pete Townshend on May 14, 2026, in a $100 million deal granting rights to his name, image, likeness and music.
The agreement tasks Primary Wave with placing Townshend’s songs in film and TV and building his presence.
Townshend’s publishing catalog is with Spirit Music Group and his recordings with Extended Play Limited.
The deal follows Primary Wave’s recent NIL agreements and its $2.225 billion fund.

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Townshend Signs PrimaryWave Deal

Primary Wave Music announced a partnership with Pete Townshend on May 14, 2026, in a $100 million deal granting rights to his name, image, likeness and music.
The agreement tasks Primary Wave with placing Townshend’s songs in film and TV and building his presence.
Townshend’s publishing catalog is with Spirit Music Group and his recordings with Extended Play Limited.
The deal follows Primary Wave’s recent NIL agreements and its $2.225 billion fund.

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