The European Commission has approved Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown.
The deal was first proposed in December 2024 and came with a $775 million price tag. Since then ...
Downtown Music boss Pieter Van Rijn has come a long way since joining fledgling distributor FUGA in 2014, leading its expansion and ultimate sale to Downtown in 2020. But, as ...
A coalition of European and international independent music companies and trade associations have raised “serious concerns” over Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music.
Executives across the independent ...
Downtown Neighbouring Rights (DNR) has revealed a series of international signings, including US rapper and singer-songwriter Don Toliver, Brazilian DJ and producer Zerb, and drum & bass label Innerground Music. ...
Downtown’s Royalties & Financial Services division has unveiled a new payments feature from Curve Royalty Systems.
The new feature gives labels, publishers and distributors the ability to manage and ...
Downtown Music has promoted Richard Leach to president of Curve and Downtown Royalties & Financial Services.
The promotion follows Tom Allen’s move to CTO, Downtown Music.
Downtown Music’s direct-to-creator division, CD Baby, has promoted Nicholas Salomone to SVP, business development & revenue.
Salomone will oversee strategic partnerships and revenue growth across CD Baby and its ...
Fuga has agreed a new partnership with Manila-based management and production company Asintada.
The Downtown-owned distributor has also announced new hires across APAC, including Noorcahyo Istyabudi and Jaya Singh, ...
The industry’s new streaming code is aimed at improving trust and transparency between artists and rights-holders.
Here, Tom Allen, president, Downtown Royalties & Financial Services Division (DR&FS), looks at ...
Downtown Music has promoted Gareth Mellor to SVP, global marketing & communications.
UK-based Mellor will oversee the global marketing and communication efforts across Downtown’s four core divisions: Publishing, Distribution, Artist ...
