Universal Music Group revenue up 9.5% in Q1

Universal Music Group has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue increased 9.5% year-on-year in constant currency to €2.9 billion, driven by “solid growth in Recorded Music and Music Publishing”, according to UMG. “Our strong results – and our confidence about the future – ...

Kobalt names Jason Feinberg as senior vice president and head of Kosign

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Spotify makes biggest number of Q1 subscriber gains in five years

Payday Music Publishing appoints Desiree Autobee and Jamey Sussman to sync director roles

Kneecap apologise to families of murdered MPs

Kneecap have apologised to the families of murdered MPs Sir David Amess and Jo Cox, following a political outcry in response to gig footage of the band. During ...

Are UK artists bouncing back so far in 2025?

2024 was a challenging year for UK artists at home and abroad. But there are signs of a turnaround in 2025. In the latest edition of Music Week ...

Warner Music Nordics appoints Henri Lanz as senior international A&R and creative advisor

Warner Music Nordics has appointed Henri Lanz to the position of senior international A&R and creative advisor. “In his new role, Lanz brings years of experience in the ...

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