Music Business News: Belgium

Both companies will adopt the Soundtrack brand while retaining their local teams.

The IMPF is raising the alarm about the risk of AI to songwriters' and music publishers' income

UMG submitted formal commitments to the EC on December 11

Company says its response to the regulator 'comprehensively addresses' the Commission's outstanding issue with the transaction.

Statement of Objections issued by the EC represents a formal escalation in the investigation into the transaction

The Belgian Competition Authority noted that Live Nation already provides artist booking services and organizes three of Belgium’s largest festivals.

EC has reportedly 'stopped the clock' on the investigation as it awaits requested information

The beer giant's claim that it had “$0 spent on music rights” prompted a backlash from the music industry