There aren’t many things in the music business that Sir Lucian Grainge hasn’t experienced. But selling half of the world’s biggest music company is one of them.
Vivendi’s decision to ...
Legendary A&R man Seymour Stein has praised British executives and artists, saying they are uniquely suited to the demands of the modern music industry.
UK executives now run all three ...
After almost 30 years at Island Records in the UK, Darcus Beese is heading to the US to head up the American label.
Beese, one of the best-known and most ...
YouTube is expanding its Artist On The Rise initiative, which will now become a monthly programme.
Artist On The Rise will promote a diverse line-up across all genres with promotion ...
Universal Music Group’s Q1 results show continued strength in streaming revenue at the major – but it was the announcement on plans for a potential IPO that could have huge ...
Universal Music Group has appointed Dave Rocco to the newly created position of executive vice president, Creative.
Rocco will utilise established and emerging channels to develop digital campaigns and work ...
Universal Music Group and YouTube have confirmed a new global licensing agreement, following lengthy negotiations.
The deal covers royalty rates for music videos and uploaded clips.
Because Music has teamed up with Caroline International on global physical distribution. The leading indie, which currently goes through Warner’s ADA, has switched to the UMG distributor in a multi-year ...
It’s been a long journey for Rob Stringer to get to Croydon.
Not so much literally, although Stringer – one of the most powerful players in the global recorded music ...
ABBA co-founder and songwriter Benny Andersson is releasing a new album of solo piano music through Deutsche Grammophon/UMG on September 29.
Piano features 21 tracks from the Swedish composer’s career ...
