MEP Nikola Minchev has submitted a written question to the European Commission on Universal Music Group’s intended acquisition of Downtown Music.
Beggars Group Founder and Chairman, Martin Mills, in The Sunday Times business section interview on why UMG/Downtown should be blocked…
Stars have joined forces with creative and cultural organisations from across the UK and Europe to remove barriers to touring, support cultural exchange and drive growth. They unveiled a major new alliance today called the Cultural Exchange Coalition (CEC).
Commissioned by ORCA and written by the Center For Music Ecosystems, the report analyses financial data from nine leading independent labels. It shows that in 2023, these labels invested $134 million that supported 569 artists across different genres and geographies, generating a combined revenue of $239 million.
IMPALA is the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations. The sector is made up of micro, small, medium businesses and self-releasing artists. They are world leaders in terms of innovation and discovering new music and artists. Independents account for more than 80% of all new releases in Europe and 80% of the sector’s jobs. More info…
