French veteran music executive Alain Lanceron has been named Chairman Emeritus of Warner Classics & Erato, effective January 1, 2026. Lanceron has led the classical division of Warner Music Group (WMG) for the last 12 years. David Bither, President of WMG’s Nonesuch Records label, will expand his role to add oversight of Warner Classics & Erato to his responsibilities. In addition, Markus Petersen has been promoted to the new role of Executive Vice President & General Manager, Warner...

Universal Music Group has addressed concerns regarding the proposed $775 million acquisition of independent music company Downtown Music by offering an unspecified remedy to the European Commission. UMG said the remedy proposal followed "constructive conversations" with the Commission. "We have submitted a robust remedy that comprehensively addresses the Commission's only remaining concern," said UMG in a statement. "This deal is about offering independent music entrepreneurs access to world-cl...

ICMP, the global trade body representing the global music publishing industry, has welcomed Believe Music Publishing, an affiliate of Paris-based music company Believe, to its global membership. Believe has joined ICMP’s Professional Membership category of shortlisted companies around the world. The membership gives Believe access to and engagement with ICMP’s advocacy, data, legal and anti-piracy work. ICMP and Believe said they will be working "to optimise the business and legal environment f...