Music Business News: Germany
News The biggest headlines from the past few days... News The appointment will take effect upon closing of the BMG-Concord merger, which is expected to fall in the second half of 2026. News The deal comes roughly three months after Native Instruments entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany. News The Berlin-based hip-hop label and management company is behind superstar rapper Apache 207 News Labbani will lead Dirty Hit's European operations for its full roster Analysis News This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Interviews Thomas Coesfeld and Bob Valentine answer MBW's questions on a mega-merger – and ambitious targets News The combined company will be owned approximately 67% by Bertelsmann, and 33% by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners, a long-time investor in Concord