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EU Commission Approves Sony EMI Publishing Acquisition With No Conditions

The European Union Commission has approved Sony's bid to become the sole owner of EMI Music Publishing with no conditions despite strong objections from the independent music sector:

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Tim Pithouse Shifts From Sony To Orchard In Global Role

The Orchard has named Tim Pithouse Global Head of Artist & Label Services. Pithouse joins Sony owned distributor from Sony Music Australia where he served as General Manager, International Marketing and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/16/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony, Warner Music Invest In Tencent Ahead Of IPO

While Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment's announcement that it was planning to go public in the US was in and of itself major news, a revelation that both Sony. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Sony-Owned Music Streamer? • FB Tests Songs In Feeds • Spotify Song Suit Continues • More

THURSDAY 10.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 10/04/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Opposition To Sony Acquisition Of EMI Publishing Grows

Last week, Sony told EU anti-trust regulators that it was ready to close its deal to acquire EMI music publishing. If the sale is approved, Sony, already a behemoth in. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/02/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ricky Nelson Estate Sues Sony and It Could Mean More Money For Every Artist Ever Signed To A Label

The estate of 1950s teen idol Rick Nelson has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment. The suit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in New York on. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/27/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AM BRIEF: MMA Vote Today • John Platt Exits Warners For Sony • Childish Gambino Sues Glassnote • More

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Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FRI. BRIEF: BMG Revenue Rises • Yandex Block Looms • Apple 9/12 Event • Sony Spotify Checks Arrive • More

FRIDAY 8.31.18 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Sony Music Launches Joint Venture Label With 123 Agency

Sony Music has announced a new joint venture label with booking company 123 Agency. The Australia based agency,  founded in 2013 and is headquartered in both Melbourne and Sydney, represents artists. Continue reading

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Sony Music Begins Paying Artists $750M Spotify Profits

Sony Music has officially begun to distribute the $750 million in profit it collected from the sale of 50% of its Spotify shares to its artists and distributed labels.

Bruce Houghton on 08/20/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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