Music Business News: Europe

Online royalties jumped 60% for independent publishers in 2016

IMPEL paid out more than £15m to its members last year, MBW understands

Warner/Chappell hires Anna Wester as A&R Manager in the UK

Dance and electronic specialist joins Mike Smith's London-based team

Martyn Ware named Principal of Tileyard Education in London

Heaven 17 man steps up to teach London-based students a thing or two

The UK music industry tried to agree a ‘transparency code’ for streaming royalties. It collapsed – here’s why

Andy Edwards explains what happened to his big idea

Netsky signs publishing deal with Stellar Songs

Tim Blacksmith and Danny Ds company secures sought-after signature

Universal launches ‘post-classical’ label Mercury KX as part of Decca family

Ólafur Arnalds, Solomon Grey and more signed to imprint

Universal Music Group’s publishing revenues have grown 18% in two years

Jody Gerson has set quite the record since she took over at the top of 2015

Universal posts record revenues for 2016 – as streaming overtakes physical sales

Major now pulling in $4.5m a day from streaming alone