Island Records In The News

Superstar Helene Fischer extends long term partnership with Universal Music Germany

Fischer has topped Germany’s annual sales charts more than any other artist in German chart history

Twenty One Pilots to perform ‘pioneering interactive virtual concert’ in Roblox

The immersive performance begins inside Roblox on Friday, September 17

Warner Music has changed leaders in no less than 10 key international markets since its IPO. Why?

Simon Robson explains Warner's strategy following slew of top-level changes worldwide

Mike Chester promoted to EVP, Promotion & Commerce at Warner Records

Chester joined Warner Records in 2018 as EVP of Promotion

‘It’s got to be real, because artists are coming in your buildings and seeing it.’

Alex Boateng, co-President of 0207 Def Jam, on the type of label he wants to build – and definitely doesn't want to build

‘My strength isn’t looking at a computer screen. I wouldn’t join the music business today, because I don’t want to be a typist.’

Steve Lillywhite on working with the teenage U2 and the feuding Rolling Stones

Fortnite’s latest music move is a virtual event with rising British band easy life and London Venue the O2

easy life to become first UK act to perform in Fortnite Creative

From Hipgnosis raising $210m to Warner spending $100m: It’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up

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