News NetEase Cloud Music strikes strategic deal with South Korean entertainment company RBW Deal marks the latest K-Pop partnership for NetEase Cloud Music
News Downtown expands presence in Africa, as Sheer rebrands to Downtown Music Publishing Africa Sheer was acquired by DMP parent Downtown Music Holdings in 2020
Analysis News Private Equity’s thirst for the live business continues, as Providence strikes $1bn+ deal for event logistics firm that worked on Taylor Swift tour GCL is the parent of Rock-it Cargo, a prominent player in the world of logistics for tours by superstar artists
Analysis News HYBE is selling its entire stake in K-Pop rival SM Entertainment to Tencent Music for nearly $180m Tencent Music will become the second-largest shareholder in SM Entertainment
News Warner Chappell extends strategic joint venture with Lilly Raye Music "I trust their A&R instincts and their strategic nous," said Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music
News Payday Music Publishing inks deal with estate of ‘Under the Boardwalk’ co-writer Kenny Young Young was best known for co-writing the Grammy Hall of Fame song Under the Boardwalk, first a 1964 hit for the Drifters and later popularized by the Rolling Stones.
News Kacey Musgraves to receive Songwriter Icon award at NMPA 2025 annual meeting Additionally, Apple Music head Oliver Schusser will sit down for a keynote conversation
Analysis News HYBE reportedly eyeing expansion into India – could a local acquisition be its route into the emerging market? HYBE's reported plans to expand its reach into India arrive at a time of heightened M&A activity in the market
News UMG to move New York offices to PENN 2 building in Manhattan, with plans for ‘future premium retail experience dedicated to serving music superfans’ New offices to feature "state-of-the-art" production facilities, retail space and "premium digital signage" in heart of Manhattan
News Lisanne Dorn Bota appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial at Sony Music GSA She will join the management team, reporting directly to Christoph Behm, CEO of Sony Music GSA
News Avex Music Group launches Toibox publishing JV with Drake and Rihanna producer Elkan Avex Music Group, led by CEO Brandon Silverstein, has also signed Elkan to a global publishing deal
News Cherry Red acquires UK label Dome Records from directors Peter and Santosh Robinson Among artists who have been released on Dome are Lulu, Beverley Knight, Incognito, Hil St Soul, the James Taylor Quartet
News Bruno Crolot to leave Spotify for a role at Believe Exec originally joined Spotify as General Manager for France and Benelux in 2016
News Universal’s GTS acquires Latin Music management company RLM The company was founded by Rosa Lagarrigue in 1980
News Recognition Music forms Senior Advisory Group, welcoming Matt Spetzler as Chairman, plus Lisa Alter and David H Johnson as members Spetzler is the founder of Jamen Capital and a veteran technology and media investor