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Industry People • 1 min read

Universal chief Lucian Grainge joins plans for creative Davos conference

Universal Music International boss Lucian Grainge has been appointed to a government panel planning the C&binet conference on UK creative businesses in October 2009.…

CMU Editorial • 24 Oct 2008

Data & Reports • 1 min read

Grainge leads London music power list

Universal Music International boss Lucian Grainge tops the Evening Standard's list of London's most influential music people, ahead of Antonio Pappano and Simon Fuller.…

CMU Editorial • 08 Oct 2008

Digital services and platforms news • 1 min read

Sony launch ABBA edition of SingStar

Sony is launching an ABBA edition of its SingStar karaoke game for Christmas, with Universal, which owns the ABBA catalogue, endorsing the deal.…

CMU Editorial • 11 Sep 2008

Deals • 1 min read

Universal acquires Atmosphere Apparel

Universal Music has bought UK merchandising firm Atmosphere Apparel, which holds international merchandising rights for artists including Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers.…

CMU Editorial • 12 Jun 2008

Awards • 1 min read

Lucian Grainge to receive Music Industry Trusts' Award

Universal Music International boss Lucian Grainge will receive the Music Industry Trusts' Award at Grosvenor House on 3 November, supporting Nordoff-Robbins and the BRIT Trust.…

CMU Editorial • 13 May 2008

Industry People • 1 min read

David Joseph promoted to Universal Music UK CEO

Polydor co-President David Joseph has been promoted to CEO of Universal Music UK, reporting to Universal Music Group International boss Lucian Grainge.…

CMU Editorial • 10 Mar 2008

Artist News • 1 min read

Amy goes into rehab

Amy Winehouse has entered a rehabilitation clinic, cancelling her NRJ Awards appearance, after talks with Universal Music, her management, family and doctors.…

CMU Editorial • 25 Jan 2008

Deals • 1 min read

Universal acquire V2

Universal Music has agreed with Morgan Stanley to acquire the London-based V2 Music Group, home to Stereophonics, Paul Weller and Elbow.…

CMU Editorial • 13 Aug 2007

Deals • 2 min read

Universal to buy Sanctuary

Universal Music Group has agreed to buy the struggling Sanctuary Group for 20 pence a share, a deal worth £104.3m including debts.…

CMU Editorial • 15 Jun 2007

Deals • 1 min read

Universal to distribute Macca Starbucks release

Universal Music will distribute Paul McCartney's album 'Memory Almost Full' worldwide, released through Starbucks' Hear Music joint venture with Concord.…

CMU Editorial • 15 May 2007

Music industry legal news coverage • 1 min read

Record label types meet with German chancellor

Music industry executives met German Chancellor Angela Merkel to lobby on piracy, ISP responsibility and CD-R copying, with IFPI's John Kennedy describing the meeting as positive.…

CMU Editorial • 11 May 2007

Industry People

Universal Music Group International appoints Ray Still as consultant

Universal Music Group International has appointed former Warner Vision International president Ray Still as a consultant to its board, advising on audio-visual catalogue and global marketing.…

CMU Editorial • 14 Dec 2006