BMG expands international ambitions, appoints Andreas Katsambas as EVP, Latin America and Canada

“BMG international’s network is already the biggest outside the established majors. This appointment marks the beginnings of a second-stage rollout of our services around the world.”
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EMI Music Sound Foundation celebrates 21st anniversary, reaches £8m in donations & unveils new name

Foundation has also changed name to Universal Music UK Sound Foundation
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Taylor Swift’s Lover tops one million album sale equivalents in China – breaking international record

Universal Music Group confirms milestone in territory
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Ingrooves expands in Nashville, hires Jen Bontusa in VP role

“Returning to Ingrooves to establish a new office in one of the most important music cities in the world is hugely gratifying.”
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‘A significant step to becoming a global powerhouse’: UK-based promoter MJR Group acquired by TEG

“This acquisition marks a significant step towards TEG becoming a global live entertainment powerhouse.”
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David Bowie’s Space Oddity turns 50 this year – here’s the story behind the iconic track

Simon Platz MD of Bucks Music Group, which, through Onward Music Ltd, publishes Space Oddity and more than 20 Bowie copyrights, tells the tale behind the No.1 single
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BTS ship over a million physical copies of Japanese-language single Lights/Boy With Luv in Japan

Boyband works with Big Hit and Universal Music for their Japanese music
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Ludovico Einaudi inks long-term publishing deal with Music Sales Group

“Music Sales is like a big beautiful family,” says composer.
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