BMG BMG’s acquisition of EMI song catalogues approved BMG’s acquisition of the EMI publishing catalogues Sony/ATV was forced to sell has been approved by European regulators.…
BMG BMG’s Mute and Sanctuary acquisitions complete BMG has confirmed that its acquisition of the Mute and Sanctuary catalogues has been completed after the transaction got the…
EMI • 2 min read Warner boss discusses Parlophone plans in memo The boss of Warner Music has issued a memo to staff with some information about the integration of the Parlophone…
Capitol • 1 min read Capitol UK launches Universal Music has announced the launch of Capitol Records UK, because like my granny always used to say, you can…
Co-operative Music • 1 min read [PIAS]’s Co-op acquisition approved European regulators have approved the acquisition of the Co-operative Music distribution and marketing business by rivals [PIAS], according to Music…
Abbey Road Studios • 1 min read Could Universal put Capitol UK into Abbey Road Studios? Universal Music could turn Abbey Road Studios into a London base for Capitol Records, according to the Sunday Times. As…
Co-operative Music • 2 min read Universal completes EMI divestments with Now! and Co-op deals Universal Music has sold off the final of the assets it agreed to divest as part of its agreement with…
EMI • 1 min read More appointments at Universal’s newly acquired EMI units Universal Music this week announced that John O’Donnell would become MD of its EMI division in Australia. O’Donnell…
Merlin • 3 min read Indie community in Europe announces deal with Warner on back of its PLG acquisition The independent label community in Europe has reached a deal with Warner Music that will unlock some of the Parlophone…
BMG • 2 min read BMG acquires Sanctuary catalogue With the final bits and pieces related to the asset sale kicked off by Universal’s acquisition of EMI Music…