BMG Acquires Publishing Rights from Snap! Co-Founder Luca Anzilotti

BMG acquires publishing interests of Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of Eurodance group Snap!

June 4, 2026 By Mandy Dalugdug

BMG has acquired the publishing interests of German music producer Luca Anzilotti , co-founder of the Eurodance group Snap!

The deal hands BMG ownership of Anzilotti ‘s publishing interests in the Snap! catalog.

BMG announced the acquisition on Wednesday ( June 3 ). Financial terms were not disclosed.

The acquisition advances BMG ‘s long-term strategy to consolidate the Snap! catalog.

BMG acquired the recorded music catalog of Snap! in 2018.

BMG has said those recordings have “gone on to become a significant sync earner.”

In August 2023 , it acquired the writer’s share of royalties belonging to  Snap! co-founder Michael Münzing .

Anzilotti ‘s publishing interests are the latest part of the catalog to move to BMG .

“Having seen firsthand how BMG has successfully managed the Snap! catalog, I feel incredibly confident that my legacy is in the best possible hands,” said Anzilotti .

“Bringing all these pieces together under BMG ‘s roof is the logical next step, ensuring our music continues to be actively cared for and reaches its full potential globally.

> “Bringing all these pieces together under BMG ‘s roof is the logical next step, ensuring our music continues to be actively cared for and reaches its full potential globally.” Luca Anzilotti , Snap!

“I’m excited to see what comes next for Snap! with BMG .”

Jasper Niebuhr , Managing Director, GSA, at BMG , said: “ Snap! ‘s music is a global phenomenon, and BMG has been dedicated to preserving its cultural impact and maximizing its potential for over a decade.”

“This latest acquisition of Luca ‘s publishing interests marks an important milestone for us, bringing us closer to a fully aligned vision for this exceptional catalog. With greater synergy, we can more effectively optimize both recorded and publishing revenues worldwide, including unlocking new sync opportunities.

> “This latest acquisition of Luca ‘s publishing interests marks an important milestone for us, bringing us closer to a fully aligned vision for this exceptional catalog.” Jasper Niebuhr , BMG

“It’s about ensuring Snap! ‘s music continues to thrive and reach both existing fans and new audiences for years to come. Thank you, Luca , for your continuous trust.”

Anzilotti co-founded Snap! in 1989 with Michael Münzing in Frankfurt .

Their breakthrough came with the 1990 single The Power , which combined elements of hip-hop and dance.

The group’s debut album, World Power ( 1990 ), reached No. 1 in several countries and earned Gold and Platinum certifications across Europe, according to BMG .

The group’s 1992 single Rhythm Is a Dancer topped charts in the UK, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, and peaked at No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The track was certified Platinum in Germany and the UK .

Snap! ‘s other hits include Ooops Up ( 1990 ) and Welcome to Tomorrow ( 1994 ).

Snap! ‘s hits had accumulated more than 1.4 billion streams as of 2023 , according to BMG at the time. On Spotify , Snap! has over 7.5 million monthly listeners .

BMG has described Snap! as “a cultural touchstone for the Nineties.”

The acquisition extends BMG ‘s push into Eurodance, after it acquired the music interests of Haddaway in 2022 .

It also follows a run of catalog deals for BMG , which acquired the publishing and recording catalog of UK new wave band A Flock of Seagulls in March.

BMG , founded in 2008 and wholly owned by Bertelsmann , represents more than 3 million songs and recordings, and operates 18 offices across 13 markets.

Anzilotti was advised in the transaction by Karsten Dropmann of Kiso Siefert Dropmann , who also advised Münzing on his 2023 deal with BMG . Music Business Worldwide

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