HHO marks 50th anniversary
October 1, 2019
The Henry Hadaway Organisation celebrates 50 years in the music business. Home to one of the most diverse catalogues of vintage music, the firm stands today as one of the UK’s longest running independents. Since its inception in 1969, HHO has been a key player in both the British frontline label scene and back-catalogue licensing division. Henry Hadaway, director and founder of HHO, started his music career in promotion and management, booking prestigious acts including David Bowie, Iggy Pop and groups from the Motown roster. He founded Satril Records during the seventies, producing and releasing many punk, prog-rock...
It Is so Ordered: A Milestone Win for the Henry Hadaway Organisation in Nashville
February 7, 2017
The Henry Haddaway Organisation sees an earlier ruling overturned defending its case against One Media iP In a landmark ruling the Nashville courts overturn the default judgement entered against the Henry Hadaway Organisation. In the case of One Media iP Ltd. vs Henry Hadaway Organisation Ltd in the United States District Court Middle District of Tennessee Nashville Division it was ordered on Wednesday the 7th February 2017 that the prior default judgement against the Hadaway Defendants is vacated and the action is dismissed. A case spanning for almost 3 years now One Media has been attempting to establish the involvement...
Pioneer Awarded Golden Medal at MIDEM's 50th
June 5, 2016
Awards Ceremony at MIDEM 2016 2016 has seen, amidst all of the horrors brought by it, the 50th anniversary of the MIDEM music festival and industry event in Cannes, France. Since 1967 it has been a home to a prestigeous annual gathering, of which Henry Hadaway and his organisations have been part for over 45 years. This year the chairman and managing director of the Henry Hadaway Organisation was awarded MIDEM's golden medal for being one of the most influential pioneers in the music industry. The awards ceremony and dinner was followed by the Pioneer's Breakfast (pictured right) that the...
RELAUNCH OF HHO IN Australasia
October 2, 2014
The Henry Haddaway Organisation in the UK has entered into an agreement with Australian based label Possum Records. The agreement covers Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia excluding Japan. Commented Henry Haddaway MBE. "Philip Israël has been involved during the last 30 years with various aspects of HHO and he is the perfect choice to take HHO to the next level". Possum Records which is distributed by Universal Music in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia will be releasing a number of CDs and DVDs in time for Christmas including titles from the world famous Church Street Station...
The Investiture
February 7, 2014
The Investiture of Henry Hadaway MBE The investiture of Henry Hadaway, chairman of the Henry Hadaway Org. Ltd. (HHO Group of Companies) took place at Buckingham Palace on the 7th of Februray 2014. The medal of honour was presented to him by his royal highness Prince Charles. Hadaway was honoured as Member of the Order of the British Empire, MBE for his services to the creative industry.
'Hertfordshire Mercury' News Article About Henry Hadaway
June 20, 2013
Wormley musical mogul made MBE A MUSIC impresario, publisher and producer from Wormley has been honoured by the Queen for his four decades of service to the industry. Henry Hadaway's career in the music business began in 1969 as an agent and promoter working with the Four Tops and Edwin Starr, and youngsters David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Now 71, Henry, who lives in Church Lane, is still going strong as head of one of the UK 's longest established independent music companies, the Henry Hadaway Organisation (HHO). This week it was announced he had been made a Member of...
Henry Hadaway's 70th Birthday Fundraiser
June 14, 2012
On Sunday 10th June 2012, Henry Hadaway celebrated his 70th Birthday in style by raising thousands of pounds for Further Research into Glaucoma for Moorfields Eye Charity. The event itself was held at The Hendon Hall Hotel in North West London and covered by OK! Magazine. Jessica-Jane Clement and her fiancé Lee Stafford were in attendance as well as various other TV Personalities such as Eastenders Ricky Grover, Heartbeats Nick Berry, Various cast members from Skins and Made in Chelsea. Sally Farmiloe compered the evening, giving way for the Dynamic Duo of Entertainment, Kenny Lynch and Bobby Davro to sell,...
Glaucoma - The Silent Thief of Sight
April 30, 2012
Glaucoma - The Silent Thief of Sight Video produced by HHO's own Dean Stuart Ali Glaucoma is one of the world's leading causes of blindness. In the UK, 1 in 50 people over 40 have this condition. Glaucoma is not curable, but blindness is preventable if the glaucoma is diagnosed and treated early enough. While there are usually no warning signs, regular eye tests will help detect the onset of the disease. Glaucoma is an eye condition characterised by loss of vision due to damage of the optic nerve. The optic nerve carries sight images to the brain, and any...
Court Judgement in Favour of HHO Against Acrobat Music Ltd.
January 20, 2012
On 19/01/2012 a court judgement has been awarded to HHO Multimedia Ltd against Acrobat Music Ltd and its managing director, John Cooper, personally. The judgement was for the amount of £111,675.67 pounds sterling. The dispute has been going on for over 3 years, arising from the non-payment of royalties accrued in favour of HHO and bouncing checks by Acrobat Muisc Ltd. HHO's general manager, Sami Chidiac, comments: "I am glad with the court's decision as this case has been wasting unnecessary time and energy. Now, the next step is to apply the judgement. I hope Mr. Cooper will have the...
HHO Representing Holly Rose
May 12, 2011
Exciting news as British singer/songwriter Holly Rose is now represented by HHO outside of the UK. We are looking for partners worldwide, publishing and master rights are available… Imagine Karen Carpenter with the sensual disposition of, say, Nina Simone, or perhaps Joni Mitchell with the bedroom eyes of Alicia Keys. In a voice dripping with honey, Holly sings mostly, she says, about sex and sensuality. "I particularly wanted this record to be both sexual and sensual because that, I guess, is a big part of my life." A wide smile. "I'm talking about profound emotion here," she clarifies. "I love...
Deal Seals Long Term Partnership
February 10, 2010
HHO and X5 Music Group of Sweden have renewed their business relationship at MIDEM with a six-figure audio licensing deal, with additional rights for physical releases. "It's been a great four years working with X5 on the digital side and we look forward to maintaining our relationship." Said Sami Chidiac, HHO general manager. Shaking hands on the deal are HHO's Sarah Hadaway (left) and Henry Hadaway, X5 Music's Johan Lagerof and HHO's Sami Chidiac.
'MIDEM News' Article About HHO (25/01/2010)
January 25, 2010
Now in its fifth decade of business, HHO (Henry Hadaway Organisation) has launched HHO Manufacturing and during the last six months has produced over seven million CDs and DVDs. CEO Henry Hadaway said "The new manufacturing facility has provided HHO with enough ammunition to make an impact on the CD/DVD manufacturing market, fulfilling existing licensees' manufacturing needs as well as securing a range of new clients from dance to classical labels, independent artists and cover-mount projects. To facilitate this, HHO has employed a variety of professionals from the industry with decades of experience.
HHO Manufacturing Open for Business
October 1, 2009
The HHO Group of Companies is proud to announce the opening of our manufacturing arm. HHO Manufacturing is the "one stop shop" for manufacturing needs of independent artists, record labels and distributors. The company has adopted an approach that would endeavour to complete every job to the highest standards possible in the shortest time. HHO Multimedia assigns an account manager to each order, therefore you have a dedicated point of contact, allowing you to relax and be assured your order is in good hands at all times.
HHO Signs Long Term Distribution Deal
February 25, 2009
Henry Hadaway celebrated his 40th anniversary in the music business by signing a long-term MIDEM deal with Swedish company X5 Music Group for physical and digital international distribution of HHO's visual product. Hadaway (left) shakes hands on the deal with X5 Music CEO Johan Largerlof and HHO Mutimedia's Sami Chidiac