Pophouse Acquires KISS’ Catalogue, Brand Name And IP

Pophouse, a renowned entertainment and music investment firm based in Sweden, has recently acquired the music catalogue, brand name, trademarks, and likeness of KISS, one of the most legendary and influential rock bands in history. The deal, which was announced on April 4, is aimed at expanding the global reach of KISS’ legacy while also preserving their image and music for future generations. Under the terms of the agreement, Pophouse now has complete ownership of KISS’ signature face paint designs, brand name, and intellectual property, including all of the band’s music recordings.

Pophouse is known for its innovative brand-building activities across the music and entertainment industry, including its groundbreaking ABBA Voyage show in London. The firm’s acquisition of KISS’ catalogue is a major coup that is expected to yield exciting new opportunities for the iconic rock band.

Although the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that the band members will continue to play an active role in the development of upcoming projects. With Pophouse’s expertise and resources, KISS will be able to explore new avenues of creativity and expand their reach even further. Some of the exciting projects already in the works include a biopic that will take fans on a journey through the band’s storied history, an avatar show where fans can interact with the band members in a virtual world, and a one-of-a-kind KISS-themed experience that will immerse fans in the band’s music like never before.

Pophouse acquires Kiss catalogue and plans avatar show to launch in 2027 https://t.co/DiEVqz70iGpic.twitter.com/VNhUhznOKE

— Music Week (@MusicWeek) April 4, 2024

After Cyndi Lauper,the band #KISS have sold the rights to their music catalogue, brand name and intellectual property to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group AB,co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus.

Pophouse is the company developing the future show with the KISS avatars pic.twitter.com/D46GOvv4WL

— MarieFranceRemillard (@MFRemillard) April 4, 2024