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Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Among the main suitors are China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

By Unknown Author - Mar 1, 2019
Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

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Report: Informal discussions for Vivendi's half of Universal Music could reach €20b

Among the main suitors are China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group.

By Unknown Author - Mar 1, 2019
UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Cyrus Meher-Homji, General Manager, Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Australia is among those awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) today as part of the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 26, 2019
UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

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UMA's Cyrus Meher-Homji awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Cyrus Meher-Homji, General Manager, Classics and Jazz, Universal Music Australia is among those awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) today as part of the Australia Day 2019 Honours List.…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 26, 2019
Taylor Swift just signed a huge deal with Universal, and changed the game again

Taylor Swift just signed a huge deal with Universal, and changed the game again

Taylor Swift has played the end game to perfection by securing a blockbuster new deal with Universal Music Group and, by the looks of it, creating a better playing field for hundreds, perhaps…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2018
Taylor Swift just signed a huge deal with Universal, and changed the game again

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Taylor Swift just signed a huge deal with Universal, and changed the game again

Taylor Swift has played the end game to perfection by securing a blockbuster new deal with Universal Music Group and, by the looks of it, creating a better playing field for hundreds, perhaps…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 20, 2018
Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption

Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption

One of France's most influential business moguls, 66-year-old Vincent Bollore, has been detained by police over an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa. Vincent…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2018
Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption

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Vincent Bollore, Ex-Chairman of UMG's parent company, detained over alleged corruption

One of France's most influential business moguls, 66-year-old Vincent Bollore, has been detained by police over an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa. Vincent…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 25, 2018
How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

With fourth quarter earnings results just around the corner and the ARIA Awards in close sight, let's take a look at the Australian major label landscape and see how its players are shaping up for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 3, 2017
How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

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How will the Australian record labels round out 2017?

With fourth quarter earnings results just around the corner and the ARIA Awards in close sight, let's take a look at the Australian major label landscape and see how its players are shaping up for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 3, 2017
Dean Lewis lands major US sync deal

Dean Lewis lands major US sync deal

Update: 15/9/2017 After the mid-season finale of Suits Season 7 went to air last night, the acoustic version of 'Waves' hit #1 on the on the US Apple / iTunes singer-songwriter chart. Dean Lewis…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 13, 2017
Dean Lewis lands major US sync deal

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Dean Lewis lands major US sync deal

Update: 15/9/2017 After the mid-season finale of Suits Season 7 went to air last night, the acoustic version of 'Waves' hit #1 on the on the US Apple / iTunes singer-songwriter chart. Dean Lewis…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 13, 2017
TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more

TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Disco legends KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, VILLAGE PEOPLE and SISTER SLEDGE will hit a day on the green this December - via ADOTG Universal…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 27, 2017
TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more

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TEG partners with Division Agency, Stephen Budd comments on Bieber cancellation, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Disco legends KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND, VILLAGE PEOPLE and SISTER SLEDGE will hit a day on the green this December - via ADOTG Universal…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 27, 2017
Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties

Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties

Lil Wayne, the US rapper who once boasted he’d shelve retirement plans for US$25-$35 million, is looking for a big payday through the oft-travelled legal route. Wayne is seeking US$40 million in…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 6, 2017
Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties

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Lil Wayne claims Universal colluded with Cash Money to withhold royalties

Lil Wayne, the US rapper who once boasted he’d shelve retirement plans for US$25-$35 million, is looking for a big payday through the oft-travelled legal route. Wayne is seeking US$40 million in…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 6, 2017
UMG has some major plans to capitalise on China's growing music market

UMG has some major plans to capitalise on China's growing music market

Last month, the IFPI labelled China as the next great global opportunity (Global Music Report). Now, Universal Music Group has inked a multi-year licensing agreement with China's leading digital…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
UMG has some major plans to capitalise on China's growing music market

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UMG has some major plans to capitalise on China's growing music market

Last month, the IFPI labelled China as the next great global opportunity (Global Music Report). Now, Universal Music Group has inked a multi-year licensing agreement with China's leading digital…

By Poppy Reid - May 17, 2017
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