Music Business News: Germany

‘The world is growing ever closer – and so are Universal’s global teams.’

Frank Briegmann is the latest interviewee in MBW's World Leaders series

Ernst Trapp promoted to President, Global E-Commerce and Retail at WEA

Trapp will continue to oversee operations at EMP as CEO

DEAG and Kilimanjaro acquire British promoter UK Live Ltd

News comes as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson delays re-opening for mass gatherings until July

Tilmann Richter joins Sony Music Germany as Vice President Live Ventures

Richter will lead Sony Music's live division and the development of live campaigns for Sony Music artists

Paradise launches government-backed TRIDES project in Germany to identify ‘unknown audio content’ – and get creators paid

Paradise MD Ralph Boege walks MBW through government-funded industry solution

Sony Music Germany invests in hip hop label Ragucci & Boldt and booking agency Ibrahim & Boldt

Label was founded in Berlin by manager Ronny Boldt and rapper RAF Camora (aka Raphael Ragucci)

BMG pips ‘world’s largest music companies’ to sign ex-US deal for Netflix’s music publishing rights

"When the most technologically savvy entertainment company in the world chooses your platform to manage its precious music rights, that’s an endorsement."

German promoter FKP Scorpio makes raft of new hires in the UK

FKP Scorpio UK office launched late last year