Virgin Music Group has agreed the sale of Curve Royalty Systems to Jamen Capital and Merlin.
The sale was a condition to the European Commission’s clearance of UMG’s acquisition of ...
Merlin has announced a series of senior promotions across its partnerships division.
“This demonstrates the organisation’s continued investment in the team responsible for managing and developing Merlin’s global digital partner ...
Merlin has revealed a series of senior promotions within its membership team.
The global digital music licensing partner for independent labels and distributors has promoted Jim Mahoney to the new ...
Merlin has launched the fourth edition of its Engage mentorship programme for female executives.
The initiative continues the organisation’s efforts to scale its global leadership pipeline for women across the ...
Merlin has unveiled what it describes as a “groundbreaking partnership” with Pipeline, the specialist provider of innovative financing solutions for the independent music sector.
Music Week reported on the launch ...
Following major label agreements with Udio, now the independent sector is licensed with the AI-powered music creation platform.
Merlin, the digital licensing agency for the indies, unveiled what it ...
Merlin has unveiled its new board for 2026.
The board brings together leaders from the independent music industry in 12 different countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America ...
Merlin has appointed Charlie Lexton as its CEO, effective January 1, 2026.
Lexton has worked for the digital rights agency for global independent labels and distributors since its inception, initially ...
The UK music industry is facing up to the prospect of a rapidly maturing streaming market.
While there remains optimism about further growth in the years ahead, the slowing rate ...
Spotify has revealed plans to collaborate with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Believe to develop responsible AI products.
The streaming giant said that these ...
