News Kobalt and STIM form pan-EU licensing group “We are delighted to collaborate with Kobalt, a truly innovative music company that combines thought-leading technology with a client roster"
Analysis Recorded music grows 14% in Sweden in 2012 90% of digital income driven by streaming services
News Historic retailer HMV plunged into administration HMV Group PLC's shares frozen on London Stock Exchange
News Max Hole promoted to Chairman of Universal Music Group International News follows integration of EMI after buyout
News Irving Azoff quits Live Nation Azoff is expected to retain some clients as part of his own independent management business
News BMG acquires Mute Records catalogue in multi-million pound deal Rumoured to have cost BMG £7 million
News BMG splashes out on Take That and Nirvana songs with Virgin Publishing buy Smack My Bitch Up included in deal
News Warner’s ADA signs deal with Kanine Records in US Recent releases from label include Eternal Summers and Beach Day
News Cameron Strang becomes Warner Bros boss as Moscowitz quits “I want to thank Todd for all of his contributions to WMG since 2004"
News Plan B manager Sam Eldridge signs BMG deal in UK "BMG is the most dynamic and exciting publisher around today", says Eldridge