Music Business News: Europe

Songtradr acquires UK-based sync licensing company Cuesongs

Cuesongs provides a catalog of over 20,000 tracks

Indie distribution giant Believe looks headed for a $2bn-plus IPO next year

Reuters report points to another potential ten-figure moment for the modern record business

Hipgnosis buys 50% stake in Rick James catalog, including master rights

Deal includes 50% of writer's and publisher share in James' catalog

‘Everyone should remember that most artists only get one shot at stardom.’

Thierry Chassagne, long-time President of Warner Music France, on his career, the French market, and what his fellow executives should remember

Round Hill fund raises $282m ahead of going public this Friday

Figure is smaller than the $375m targeted by the company in its IPO plan

As desperate US venues consider Marc Geiger’s 51% takeover plan, their UK counterparts get millions in government aid

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's is being paid $1.7m by the UK government

UK-based indie Young Poet Records completes early fundraise, welcomes advisory group including Guy Garvey and Jamie Hartman

“This investment will allow Young Poet to continue to provide a pathway to long-term careers for our artists alongside a global approach to finding and engaging with new audiences."

BMG inks label deal with composer Nils Frahm and manager Felix Grimm

Newly launched production company, Leiter, is based in Germany's Berlin-Kreuzberg