Warner Music subsidiary EMI has extended its licensing arrangement with Walt Disney Records. No, only joking, I'm just getting in some practice for covering EMI news this time next year. But yes, EMI will continue to represent Disney's record company in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The London-based major has had an exclusive licensing deal with the Disney label in those territories since 2005, and as a result has got to work on the rather successful 'High School Musical' and 'Hannah Montana' franchises.

Confirming the relationship had been renewed, EMI COO David Kassler told CMU: "We're thrilled to be continuing our very successful partnership with Disney whose films and music delight an ever growing universe of fans. We look forward to building on that success with the exciting releases coming up next from Walt Disney Records".

Disney's Bob Cavallo added: "EMI have been both very successful and supportive in their promotion of our Walt Disney Records assets overseas. We are delighted to continue to grow our European business with the EMI team".