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Yannick Bolloré’s Havas Launches Record Label, VOLYUM
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The Virgin Music-distributed label aims to reimagine brand-artist collaboration

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On The Move: Andrew Jenkins Departing Universal Music Publishing; Seb Permal Jumps to Warner Music Central Europe
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Vol 80 - I hate that I made you read me
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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Stake in Julian Hamilton’s Catalog
Hamilton is the co-founder of Australian dance music outfit The Presets

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Jun 3, 2026

Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Stake in Julian Hamilton’s Catalog
Hamilton is the co-founder of Australian dance music outfit The Presets

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Jun 3, 2026

Sunita Kaur Named President, Asia for Universal Music Publishing Group
The exec will oversee operations across the entire region

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Sunita Kaur Named President, Asia for Universal Music Publishing Group
The exec will oversee operations across the entire region

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Merlin Bolsters Global Partnerships Team with Senior Promotions
Includes the elevation of Emma Robinson to Vice President, Partnerships

Rod Yates
Careers & People
Jun 3, 2026

Merlin Bolsters Global Partnerships Team with Senior Promotions
Includes the elevation of Emma Robinson to Vice President, Partnerships

Rod Yates
Careers & People
Jun 3, 2026

Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year

Rod Yates
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Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year

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Jun 3, 2026

Charli xcx Confirms New Album: ‘Music, Fashion, Film’
This record will be the official follow-up to her cultural powerhouse, ‘BRAT’

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Sound Royalties Hires Melanie Cameron to Lead UK Growth
The former PPL exec will serve as Regional Director of Business Development for the UK

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Sound Royalties Hires Melanie Cameron to Lead UK Growth
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Rod Yates
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Chrysalis Co-Founder Chris Wright Launches Right Tracks
The label and publishing company marks the exec’s return to the music industry

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Chrysalis Co-Founder Chris Wright Launches Right Tracks
The label and publishing company marks the exec’s return to the music industry

Rod Yates
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Jun 2, 2026

Primary Wave Signs Catalog and NIL Deal with Intocable
The Norteño-Tejano group have sold more than four million albums

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Primary Wave Signs Catalog and NIL Deal with Intocable
The Norteño-Tejano group have sold more than four million albums

Rod Yates
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Taylor Swift Announces Original ‘Toy Story 5’ Song
‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ is said to mark a return to her country roots

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Jun 2, 2026

Taylor Swift Announces Original ‘Toy Story 5’ Song
‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ is said to mark a return to her country roots

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SoundExchange and IFPI Announce Immediate Online Registration for ISRCs
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Warner Music Names Jean-Sebastien Permal as SVP of A&R for Central Europe and EMEA
Permal steps in after serving as Sony’s VP of A&R for Continental Europe and Africa

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Jun 2, 2026

Universal Music Group Officially Rejects Pershing’s $64B Takeover Bid
“It fundamentally and materially undervalues UMG”

Rod Yates
Business & Finance
Jun 1, 2026

Universal Music Group Officially Rejects Pershing’s $64B Takeover Bid
“It fundamentally and materially undervalues UMG”

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Jun 1, 2026

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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Stake in Julian Hamilton’s Catalog
Hamilton is the co-founder of Australian dance music outfit The Presets

Careers & People
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Sunita Kaur Named President, Asia for Universal Music Publishing Group
The exec will oversee operations across the entire region

Careers & People
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Merlin Bolsters Global Partnerships Team with Senior Promotions
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Policy & Legal
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Tixel, Opendate Partner on Verified Ticket Resale for US Independent Venues
Australia-founded Tixel first expanded into North America last year

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Live Nation Partners With Argentine Promoter Dale Play Live
This deal builds on Live Nation’s existing partnership with another Argentine promoter, DF Entertainment

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Sound Royalties Hires Melanie Cameron to Lead UK Growth
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