The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Universal Music Group‘s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings. The EC…
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EU to launch ‘full-scale’ investigation into UMG’s $775m Downtown deal, Reuters reports
The European Commission is planning to open a “full-scale” investigation into Universal Music Group‘s proposed acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.…
200+ people sign letter objecting to UMG’s proposed takeover of Downtown, including 20 employees from Beggars Group and Secretly Group companies
The world of independent music is vast and broad. For example, Merlin says it represents the rights of over 30,000…
Virgin Music Group bosses slam ‘juvenile and offensive falsehoods’ spread by opponents of Downtown acquisition
Virgin Music Group is having its say. To date, JT Myers and Nat Pastor, the co-CEOs of the global services company,…
European Composer & Songwriter Alliance urges EU to block UMG’s acquisition of Downtown
The European Composer & Songwriter Alliance (ECSA) issued an open letter to the European Commission on Wednesday (July 2) urging…
From Ed Sheeran’s copyright victory to the EU’s review of UMG’s Downtown buyout… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines…
European competition regulators to make initial ruling on Universal’s $775m Downtown buyout by July 22
Europe’s competition watchdog – the European Commission – revealed in April that it was preparing to investigate Universal Music Group‘s…
Fire release renderings for $650M downtown Chicago stadium
The Chicago Fire FC plan to begin construction on a new $650 million stadium in 2026, with a projected opening…
Downtown expands presence in Africa, as Sheer rebrands to Downtown Music Publishing Africa
Downtown Music Publishing has unveiled a division based in and dedicated to Africa. The Johannesburg-headquartered unit, Downtown Music Publishing Africa,…
Jason Taylor appointed VP of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing
Downtown Music Publishing has appointed Jason Taylor as Vice President of Business Development. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to…