Sia Sells 50% of Music Catalog to Pophouse in $180 Million Partnership Deal

By Jem Aswad

Jem Aswad

Executive Editor, Music

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Pophouse Entertainment, the Sweden-based entertainment and music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has acquired a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of Australian singer-songwriter, Sia, for $180 million.

According to the announcement, Pophouse will support Sia in developing new creative ventures while continuing to steward her body of work.

While Pophouse announced the deal, the figure was reported by TMZ, noting that the deal is complicated by the singer-songwriter’s recent divorce from Dan Bernad. Citing legal documents, TMZ reports that Sia will receive $165 million for the songs she wrote before she married Bernad — including hits like “Chandelier,” “Titanium” and “Cheap Thrills” — for which he has waived any claims in exchange for a $1 million payment. However, the remaining $15 million, for songs she wrote during their marriage, will be held in escrow until the two agree to terms. The couple were married for less than three years before Sia filed for divorce in March of 2025.

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