Brief
Pophouse buys 50% of Sia’s publishing and master rights
The deal, announced on Oct. 1, gives Pophouse control over half of Sia’s catalog, including the hit “Cheap Thrills.”
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pophouse Entertainment announced on Oct. 1 that it has acquired a 50% stake in Australian singer‑songwriter Sia’s publishing and master music rights, according to a joint statement from the artist and the Swedish entertainment firm that owns catalog rights for KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden and Tina Turner.
What happened
The transaction values Sia’s pre‑2022 songs at $165 million, with an additional $15 million earmarked for songs written after 2022, which will be held in escrow. The deal includes her Billboard Hot 100 chart‑topper “Cheap Thrills,” featuring Sean Paul.
What the reports add
Billboard noted that Pophouse funded the acquisition through its Pophouse Fund I, a $1.3 billion vehicle closed in 2025 that has also financed rights to works by KISS, Cyndi Lauper, Avicii and Swedish House Mafia.
What was said
In the statement, Sia said, “I’m really excited to be working with Pophouse… these songs mean so much to me, and I love that they really understand that and want to take care of them.” Pophouse CEO Jessica Koravos added, “Sia is an artist whose extraordinary catalog and unique creative identity offer exceptional opportunities to celebrate and build on her remarkable body of work.”
How it came about
The acquisition follows Pophouse’s 2025 fund close and its recent purchases of catalog rights for legacy acts, positioning the company as a major player in music‑rights investing.
Key facts
- Pophouse acquired a 50% stake in Sia’s publishing and master rights. (billboard.com)
- The deal values pre‑2022 songs at $165 million and post‑2022 songs at $15 million. (billboard.com)
- The acquisition was funded by Pophouse Fund I, a $1.3 billion fund closed in 2025. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Pophouse Acquires Half Sia’s Music Catalog”
