Arts and music publisher Limelight Magazine rescued by new owners

March 7, 2018 3:58

Music and arts magazine Limelight has been thrown a lifeline after new owner, Limelight Arts Media, purchased the title for an undisclosed price.

Limelight Arts Media was founded by actuary Bruce Watson and specialist travel agent Robert Veel, whose company was one of the magazine’s regular advertisers.

Previous owner Andrew Batt-Rawden revealed his company was skirting liquidation early last month.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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Arts and music publisher Limelight Magazine rescued by new owners

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