Music Business News: Germany
News The company says it made a 'conscious' decision to increase spending on longer-term investments, even if it meant a shrinking EBITDA News The deal had been in the works before Horst Weidenmüller’s passing in February News Performance rights collections have seen a sharp spike amid tepid growth from online music Analysis News The biggest stories from the past week – all in one place… Interviews Boss of Bertelsmann's music company talks expansion, streaming prices, AI, and more News “Rising demand, organic growth, ongoing synergies and a successful international acquisition policy are the pillars of our robust growth" Analysis News Revenue up 6.4% YoY, or 8.1% YoY on an organic basis, as catalog spending outstrips 2023 Analysis News The IFPI Global Music Report 2025 reveals a music industry continuing to grow – while facing new challenges and opportunities