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MusicBird acquires Midge Ure’s publishing and recording catalogues

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Swiss music company MusicBird has acquired the music catalogue of Scottish songwriter, recording artist and producer Midge Ure, founder of rock band Ultravox. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MusicBird has acquired the writers share, master recording and neighbouring rights income on over 300 songs across Ure's solo career and his work with Ultravox, Visage and more. His catalogue includes Visage's 'Fade to Grey', Ultravox's 'Vienna' and 'Dancing with Tears in My Eyes' and his solo s...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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Warner Music Group and Netflix form creative partnership to produce films and series on WMG’s artists and songwriters

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Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year deal that will give the streaming platform a first-look to make documentary series and films based on the lives, music and legacies of WMG’s artists and songwriters. "The combination of Warner Music Group’s IP with Netflix’s global reach is an incredible opportunity to introduce new fans to our artists and songwriters all around the world," said WMG CEO Robert Kyncl.

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Peermusic taps Lorenzo Grignani as Managing Director of Peermusic Italy to succeed Francesca Trainini

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Independent music publishing and neighbouring rights company peermusic has appointed Lorenzo Grignani as the new Managing Director of peermusic Italy. In his new role, Grignani will oversee the company’s Italian creative and administration operations encompassing music publishing and Peer Southern Productions. Grignani will report to Nigel Elderton, peermusic's President of Europe. Grignani served most recently as General Manager for Southern Europe at independent distribution company FUGA, prev...

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Global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% and reached $31.7 billion in 2025

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Global recorded music revenues grew 6.4% and reached US$31.7 billion in 2025, marking eleven years of consecutive growth, according to figures released by the IFPI, the organisation representing the recording industry worldwide, in the yearly 'Global Music Report 2026'. The 2025 report paints an industry that has enjoyed over a decade of growth, boosted by the on-going development of music and video streaming on a global basis, affecting positively all countries and all regions. For the record,...

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