Music Business News: Belgium

Tidal grows into five more EU territories

Norway-based HQ streaming company continues expansion

Talpa Music to be led by Dessaur and Bruens at BMG

Will work with Tony Berk and Pieter van Bodegraven

Sheet music sharing site Pianofiles closed

ICMP organised mass petition last year

Ticketmaster acquires Sherpa.be in Belgium

Hubert Laterre will remain with group under new owners

ICMP welcomes new members from Kenya, Turkey, Belgium and Lithuania

Four new members approved by Board

Belgium: recorded music business falls 2.3% in 2013

29% decline in market since 2005

Ticketmaster expands into Belgium

Didier Decaestecker becomes MD in territory

[PIAS] acquires Rough Trade Distribution in Benelux

Artists covered by deal include Armin van Buuren, Caro Emerald and Tiësto