Music Business News: United Kingdom

Sony Music UK strikes new JV to sign country duo Ward Thomas

Nicola Tuer negotiates deal with UK country stars' label

The 1975’s Spotify gamble pays off as they hit No.1 in the US and UK

Huge result for British band whose records are issued via Universal

Jamie Hole leaving Universal Music Group after 14 years

Departure comes amid widespread restructuring at UMG

Columbia’s Amy Wheatley joins Three Six Zero as Head of UK Marketing

Exec worked with Calvin Harris, Hurts and Leon Bridges at Sony

Sony’s Essential merger ‘a marriage of equals’ in a congested marketplace

'This offers a compelling alternative for labels and artists in a sector lacking real choice'

BMG hires Alistair Norbury to help tempt artists to recordings business

Exec tasked with attracting established artists to company

Sony acquires Essential Music & Marketing, launches Red Essential

Label and artist services company was established in 2003

Sammy Andrews joins music intelligence provider Ei as Director

Erik Gilbert becomes full-time Ei exec, leaves Essential