Music Business News: Germany

After raising $122m, mobile ticketing platform DICE expands into Germany

DICE recently raised up to $122 million in Series C funding

Dominique Casimir promoted to Chief Content Officer at BMG, taking on responsibility for UK repertoire

The move will see Casimir carry direct responsibility for BMG’s repertoire operations in 16 international territories

As rap continues to rule the charts in Germany, Apple Music expands Charlie Sloth’s Fire in the Booth freestyle series into the market

Fire In The Booth Germany will be presented by DJ Maxxx

BMG to represent George Harrison publishing catalog via global deal

Catalog comprises more than 200 songs written with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys and for George Harrison’s solo career.

FUGA expands in Germany with new Berlin office

Curt Keplin has been promoted to Head of Business Development GSA

BMG’s annual revenues grew 10.1% to $784m in 2021

Bertelsmann confirms music company's latest annual fiscal numbers

Govinda Fichtner named Chief Technology Officer at pan-European licensing hub ICE

Fichtner joins the company from web hosting firm IONOS

Round Hill buys music rights from Herman Rarebell, original drummer in The Scorpions

The Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records globally