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What Happened to Music Control (Emusu) After Dragons’ Den?

Music Control (Emusu) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 2. The business was a website launches for independent music artists. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Richard Croft and Chris Thompson walked into the Den in 2005 with a website launches for independent music artists. They were asking for £200,000 in exchange for 25% of the business.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Richard Croft and Chris Thompson left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Music Control (Emusu) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2005, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Music Control (Emusu) Still Available?

Yes. D A Recordings Limited appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Grails Ltd, Stable Table, Mandala Aroma, Kestrel Aerospace PAV. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06809181
Registered Name
D A RECORDINGS LIMITED
Incorporated
2009-02-04
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
62090
Registered Address
35 Westgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1PA
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-06-30)
Latest Financials
Employees
1
Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30
Officers
  • HEATH, Martin Charles — director
    35, Westgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1PA
  • CROWHURST, Deby — director (resigned 2009-08-18)
    The Crowhursts, Haute De Bellouet, 14140 Bellou, Normandy, France
  • DREW, Jeremy Broughton — director (resigned 2010-06-14)
    35, Westgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1PA
  • HILTON, Helen Claire — director (resigned 2009-03-02)
    6, Woodside, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8QX
  • POWELL, Richard Charles Battram — director (resigned 2010-05-19)
    35, Westgate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1PA
  • THOMPSON, Christopher John — director (resigned 2011-02-01)
    9, Warren Avenue, Birmingham, B13 8HE, England
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