Universal Music Group has acquired Netherlands-based independent record company 8Ball Music.
Established in 2006, the “multidisciplinary record company” based in Hilversum represents artists such as Miss Montreal, Di-Rect, Davina Michelle, ...
Universal Music Group has reported its financial results for 2024.
Revenue of €11.83 billion represented a year-on-year increase of 7.6% in constant currency, driven by growth across all segments (all ...
The leaders of the three major music companies have backed a press campaign against the UK government’s “catastrophic” AI proposals.
The Daily Mail campaign, which appears on the front page ...
Streaming saved the music industry – but there are threats to the future growth of recorded music.
How policy makers tackle the potential impact of AI is occupying the minds ...
Universal Music Greater China has signed an exclusive global agreement with Liu Huan, known as the “King of Chinese Pop”.
Liu Huan has been a household name in China since ...
Universal Music Group has reorganised its Nashville operation.
The major said it was making the changes “to enhance its position as the premier home for country artists” amid the genre’s ...
Universal Music Group CEO & chairman Sir Lucian Grainge has issued his annual New Year’s message to staff reflecting on the major’s achievements and the plans for the year ahead ...
Universal Music Group and Spotify have unveiled new multi-year agreements for recorded music and music publishing.
According to the announcement, the agreements are “focused on growth, innovation and the advancement ...
Music Week has an exclusive in the latest edition – an in-depth interview with PIAS CEO & co-founder Kenny Gates.
A stalwart of the independent sector for more than four ...
When Universal Music Group struck a deal to take full ownership of PIAS in October last year, shock waves rippled through the independent and major sectors alike.
Now, in ...
