Founded in 2008, Merlin has made landmark agreements with platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Deezer, Pandora, and Meta, as well as a series of strategic partnerships in China with NetEase Cloud Music, and Tencent Music Entertainment for independent actors.
Labelcamp is one of the very few Merlin-approved delivery platforms. It serves many Merlin members around the world by delivering content on their behalf to all music services with which Merlin has agreements. As a preferred delivery partner, and by working closely with Merlin’s Operations teams, Labelcamp is able to offer its customers the most reliable and fastest integration with all of Merlin’s newly signed music platforms.
Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, kicks off 2026 by announcing its new Board, bringing together leaders from the independent music industry in 12 different countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania. The Merlin Board is elected from and by its membership, which represents tens of thousands of independent record labels, distributors, and rightsholders from around the world.
Pascal Bittard, founder and president of Labelcamp & IDOL:
“I’m honoured to be re-elected to the Merlin Board and grateful for the continued trust of the membership. Merlin plays a critical role in securing high-value, market-leading deals that enable member companies to compete at the highest level. I’m proud to continue working alongside such a diverse and experienced group of peers to ensure our members remain well represented, and able to thrive in an ever-evolving digital ecosystem.”
Charlie Lexton, CEO of Merlin:
“Merlin’s dedication to delivering unique benefits and best in class deals is at the heart of our mission. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, our Board’s experience across markets and business types is an invaluable resource in ensuring we continue to deliver premium value to our members around the world.”