UMG Revenue Up 4.5% As Vivendi Confirms IPO, Sale Plans

Serious exploration of an IPO or the sale of Universal Music Group was confirmed by parent Vivendi during an earnings call Thursday.  A Board committee has been tasked with exploring. Continue reading

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Indies Beat Majors To Grab Biggest Share Of Global Record, Music Publishing Market

The annual Music & Copyright survey of recorded music and publishing companies shows Universal Music Group maintaining its position as the world’s biggest record company and Sony topping music publishing.. Continue reading

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WMG Relaunches Asylum Records In U.S.

Warner Music Group is relaunching its iconic Asylum Records label in the U.S.  The new incarnation will be helmed by Kenny Weagly and Dante Ross.

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TUE. BRIEF: Sony Streaming Revenue Tops $1B • Bronfman Launches VC • GUTS Tickets Adds $2.5M • More

TUESDAY 10.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web This Halloween is less scary for the music industry than any in more than a decade, but obstacles remain. Updated continuously. Continue reading

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Practice Environment • Music Investment • Success In The Industry • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the best environment in which to practice music, tips on crafting an ideal music investment agreement, and how to achieve success in the. Continue reading

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Tony Conway, Mohegan Sun, Adam Kornfeld, Summerfest Among Winners At 2017 IEBA Awards

Tony Conway Mohegan Sun, Bridgestone Arena and Louis Messina were among the winners at the 2017 IEBA Awards in Nashville this week. The awards, which capped the 47th annual IEBA. Continue reading

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You Can Now Purchase Stock In Eminem’s Royalties

In what could be the canary in the coalmine for music business, rapper Eminem is now allowing stock in his music royalties to the buying public via the Royalty Exchange. Continue reading

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Why Every Musician Should Be Playing More House Concerts

While the dream of many aspiring musicians may be playing a packed stadium, getting to that point is a lengthy process, and playing any official venue, even a small one,. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Royalty Exchange Nabs Eminem • Taylor Swift Trademarks Lyrics • HAAWK Buys Dart • More

MONDAY 9.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web ULTIMATE VIP:  Soon fans can invest in Eminem's song catalog, but will they turn on him if they don't perform? Updated. Continue reading

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Bandcamp Shares Impressive Stats, Adds Bulk Edits

Bandcamp is now the home to more than 22 million track and 4 million albums, the direct to fan music platform shared overnight.  But as discographies on Bandcamp have grown,. Continue reading

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