Sony/ATV has revealed the first signings to its neighbouring rights division, with stars such as Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers in the list of names.

Robin Thicke, Clean Bandit and the estate of Lou Reed join Williams and Rodgers among the first artist deals in place for the UK-based operation, while the roster also includes Rudimental, Mikky Ekko, Kiesza, Alan Parsons, Grammy-winning record producer Steve Lillywhite and the estate of Deep Purple and Whitesnake keyboardist Jon Lord.

Sony/ATV’s neighbouring rights ...