The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) has appointed Senegale songwriter and performer Youssou N'Dour as Vice-President of the organisation regrouping 227 rights societies from over 110 countries. N'Dour begins his term on June 4 at CISAC’s annual General Assembly in Paris, as the organization marks its 100th anniversary. N’Dour succeeds outgoing Vice-Presidents, South African singer songwriter Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Mexican contemporary composer Arturo Má...

BMG has acquired the publishing interests of German music producer Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of the Eurodance group Snap!. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Anzilotti co-founded Snap! in 1989 with Michael Münzing. BMG previously acquired the sound recordings to the entire Snap! catalogue in 2016 and then acquired Münzing’s writer shares in 2022. "This acquisition represents a significant step in BMG’s long-term strategy to consolidate the Snap! catalogue," said the company.

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Sunita Kaur has been appointed President, Asia, for Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). Based in Singapore, Kaur reports to UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson. Working closely with UMPG teams across the region, Kaur is tasked with "overseeing the company's operations across the continent, driving sustainable growth, strengthening UMPG's presence in key markets, and helping to shape a more connected, inclusive, and forward-looking music ecosystem."

Gerson commented, "Asia represents one...