Dave Stewart is shifting the economic weight of the music industry back toward the creators. The London-based visionary and Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer has launched Rare Entity (a venture builder designed to protect and scale world-class intellectual property). Stewart is joined by entrepreneurs Dominic Joseph and Rich Britton to bypass traditional venture capital models. They prioritize the development of culturally significant concepts before seeking external investment. This framework ensures that the artists behind the work retain control over their revenue and creative independence.
The initiative introduces a diverse portfolio of marquee entities (including the immersive audiovisual experience known as Sonic Sphere). This project redefines audience connection through 360-degree sound and performance (scaling globally with bespoke works from top-tier artists). Another pillar, Rezonate, operates as a next-generation music group co-founded with producer Cam Blackwood. It provides a platform where songwriters realize their potential on their own terms. These ventures represent a sophisticated merger of artistic storytelling and rigorous operational execution.
Rare Entity also bridges the gap between music, sport, and media through high-profile collaborations. Multi-platinum songwriter Chelcee Grimes joins the team to integrate these worlds, while Lewis Carpenter brings the storytelling craft of the ‘So It Goes’ platform into the group. This is an ambitious effort to build sixty standout ventures over the next decade. The collective strategy focuses on identifying ventures with exceptional intellectual property and crafting their commercial edge. It is a robust response to the limitations of major digital platforms.
The pipeline includes several Rare Originals that challenge standard entertainment formats. ‘Zombie Broadway’ is a cinematic theatrical musical hybrid, while ‘Art of Chaos’ explores narrative and experiential platforms. These projects demonstrate a commitment to building stylized universes that blend music and story. This venture builder functions as a home for ideas with the power to define the next era of culture. It is a rare alignment of elite global creators and experienced operators.