Music Business News: Netherlands

UMG, which trades on the Euronext stock exchange in Amsterdam, has published its Q1 results (for the three months to end of March)

Exec is described by Downtown as an 'inspirational and visionary leader'

The newly-formed Armada Music Group will encompass Armada’s label, publishing and investments arms

'This is an extraordinary time for Downtown Music as we enter this next phase as a fully unified operating company,' said van Rijn

The 11 markets include the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Brazil, Colombia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Kenya.

Spotify appears to have revealed this information in a blog post

The 'why', the 'where', and the 'how many' of the music biz's biggest story of the moment under the microscope

SPACE SHOWER FUGA will gain access to NCM’s large user base, while NCM will be able to offer its users an even wider selection of Japanese music.