Gebbia Media Acquires Big Machine Rock
June 2, 2025
Gebbia Media, a subsidiary of Siebert Financial Corp., has acquired Big Machine Rock, the rock imprint associated with Big Machine Label Group (previously held by HYBE America). Scott Borchetta will continue overseeing operations and join Siebert Financial's advisory board, and the label’s artists will remain on the roster while gaining expanded promotional, catalog and cross‑platform resources.
- Buyers
- Gebbia Media, Siebert Financial Corp.
- Targets
- Big Machine Rock
- Sellers
- HYBE America, Big Machine Label Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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