ICE signs multi-territory licensing deal with metaverse gaming start-up Styngr

ICE has partnered with gaming metaverse start-up Styngr on a deal covering the multi-territory use of the ICE Core repertoire.


Styngr brings new uses of music to gaming and the metaverse, where players can choose in-game music channels and event-driven short musical clips to personalise and enrich their in-game experiences. Developers can deploy in-game monetisation options. ICE Core members will begin to receive royalties from these new applications.


Alex Tarrand, co-founder, Styngr, said: “Licensing such a massive and unique aggregation of musical repertoire as that represented by the ICE Core Societies and Publishers is a great opportunity and we’re delighted to get this deal in place. 
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Tim Rawlinson, VP - licensing, ICE, said: “As the next generation of web applications start to be realised, we’re constantly assessing new services, understanding their models, and supporting innovation with deals that also reflect the value of songwriting.
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