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…
EMI • 1 min read Sony bidding for EMI’s half of Now! While Universal’s decision to sell the Parlophone Label Group to Warner Music, confirmed last week, was the last big…