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 ...
Virgin Music Group has extended its global distribution partnership with Gallo Record Company and Content Connect Africa (CCA).
“This collaboration represents a powerful step in strengthening African music’s presence worldwide, ...
Universal Music Group is set to secure EU approval for its $775 million bid for Downtown Music. Reuters reported that competition regulators signalled acceptance of the major’s offer to sell Downtown’s ...
An artist’s debut solo album is always a huge milestone, but when it follows a decade spent in a world-famous group during their formative years, the magnitude is greater still. ...
At the beginning of 2026, Leigh-Anne is doing exactly as she pleases.
Music Week’s first cover star of the year is here with a resounding message for the music ...
Virgin Music Group has promoted Nicole Thomas to the position of managing director of South Africa. Thomas was previously co-country manager of Virgin Music Group, South Africa.
“Nicole has guided ...
Welcome to the biggest incarnation yet of Music Week's Year In Review special!
We’ve jam-packed the final issue of 2025 with insight from more than 150 of the biggest ...
You may recall that back in 2023 The Snuts – who already have three Top 3 albums under their belt, including a No.1 – launched their very own label, Happy ...
The European Commission has informed Universal Music Group of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Downtown may restrict competition in music distribution.
The proposed $775 million deal was ...
Virgin Music Group has extended its partnership with Brazilian independent record label GR6 well into the next decade.
With artists such as Perera DJ, Nilo, MC PH and DJay W, ...
