Music Business News: Europe

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With $65m raised, can DICE satisfy its growth ambitions (even considering the colossal market power of Ticketmaster)?

Matt Pincus and Phil Hutcheon outline their view of the ticketing market to MBW

BMG revenues up 11.5% YoY in H1 2023, hitting $447m, as operating EBITDA grows 22.6%

In H1 2023, BMG's operating EBITDA hit €90 million ($97m), up 22.6% YoY

Abbey Road Studios returns to back MBW’s A&R Awards on Tuesday, November 7… with Platinum tables now sold out

Shortlists will be announced for the event next month

Italy’s recorded music revenues grew 14.2% in H1, with 19 of the Top 20 best-selling albums all by local acts

Recorded music revenues in Italy reached €175 million in H1, according to FIMI, the organization that represents the Italian recorded music industry

European concert and ticketing firm CTS EVENTIM generated €1bn in the first six months of 2023

Revenue haul marked the first time the company generated in excess of €1 billion within a six-month period

Anthony Abner named Global General Counsel at BMG

Abner joined BMG in 2018 as Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square stays bullish on Universal Music Group, even vs. AI: ‘The long tail of AI-generated content will likely never be heard and will not displace legitimate artists’ work.’

Pershing effectively laughs in the face of concerns raised by analysts earlier this year over AI's threat to UMG

TuneCore Germany inks Dolby Atmos production partnership with ThreeDee Music

Deal will allow independent artists to release their tracks in Dolby Atmos through Apple Music