Music Business News: Europe

Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham, on the facts and the numbers behind the concert tour launch of the summer.

The following op/ed comes from Udo Onwere, head of the private client team at specialist music and entertainment law firm Bray & Krais

Walker began her music career on the ground floor, working at an indie record shop

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William Packer of BNP Paribas Exane has upgraded UMG's stock in the wake of downgrades by other analysts

Wall Street analysts were disappointed that UMG's subscription streaming revenues 'only' grew 6.9% YoY in the quarter

Nevertheless, the record company has seen its operating profit slide amid rising costs

Seat Unique is currently offering VIP tickets and hospitality packages for Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and the recently reunited Oasis