EMI second biggest music player
According to IFPI figures, EMI became the second biggest record company in 2003, ahead of Sony, while the independent sector's market share grew to 25.3%.…
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BMG and Sony to defend merger plans in Brussels
Senior BMG and Sony Music figures are due in Brussels for a two-day hearing to rebut European Commission objections to their merger.…
EMI boss negotiates new pay packet
EMI boss Alain Levy has negotiated a new pay package including a 42% pay rise and a five-year share incentive plan, tied to performance targets.…
Moby and Public Enemy collaborate on anti-war track
Moby and Public Enemy have recorded 'MKLVFKWR' for the official Olympics album Unity, a track billed as a reaction against the war in Iraq, with the single out on Mute on 26 July.…
Warners on the lookout for indie acquisitions
According to the New York Post, Warner Music is reportedly meeting owners of US independent labels, including Lyor Cohen, about acquisitions or joint ventures after EMI ruled out a merger.…
Courts in Belgium side with labels over anti-piracy technology
A Belgian jury has ruled against consumer group Test Achats, which sued four majors over anti-copy technology on CDs, and the group plans to appeal.…
MTV launch promo video schools programme
MTV, EMI label Parlophone and Adobe have launched The Boom! Initiative, encouraging schoolchildren to make promo videos for Parlophone artists, with the best screened on MTV.…
Cross-genre collaborations galore on Olympics album
The official Athens 2004 Olympics album 'Unity', released by EMI in August, features cross-border duets including Neneh Cherry with Wayne Wonder and Sting with Mariza.…
EMI boss says no to Warner merger plans
EMI chairman Eric Nicoli says a merger with Warner Music is not on the agenda, despite earlier talks and rumours that Bronfman Jnr may reopen them.…
EMI upbeat despite profit fall
EMI reported profits down nearly 9% to £163.3m, though turnover fell only 1.4% and its recorded music market share rose to 13.2%.…
EMI and HMV have Canadian squabble
A dispute between EMI and HMV Canada over volume discounts has raised prices on some EMI-distributed CDs by up to $10.…
Wall of Sound end licensing deal with EMI
Independent label Wall Of Sound has ended its six-year licensing deal with EMI, though some artist-specific arrangements including Royksopp will continue.…