Music Business News: Spain

Spanish music promoters protest over ‘absurd’ VAT rates

'This is a real problem that affects everyone'

Piracy has devastated the Spanish music industry for over a decade. Finally, it’s fighting back.

Streaming claims 32% of market in 2014, as income rises 21%

BMG acquires Tiempo Real Entertainment as it strikes Darlalata deal in Spain

Another acquisition for fast-growing global rights company

BMG teams with Nacho Cano’s publishing company Yogisongs

Includes compositions from Mecano as well as solo work

Narcis Rebollo promoted to President of Universal Music in Iberia

Exec steps up from role as MD of Spain

New Spanish chart counts streams, downloads and CD sales

Streaming accounts for 70% of Spain's national singles chart

Spain’s recorded music business drops to just €120m in 2013

Physical music sales tumble 23% in value

Narcís Rebollo named MD of Universal in Spain

Will report into Jesús López