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Espinoza Paz signs global distribution and marketing deal with Virgin Music Group

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Mexican singer and songwriter Espinoza Paz has signed a global distribution and marketing deal with Universal Music Group's services and distribution company for the independent sector Virgin Music Group, covering his catalogue and future projects.

“What I value most about this music company, Virgin Music, is that they respect my artistic vision and my career," said Paz. "From the first moment, I was certain that they not only believed in my music, but also in my ability to create, grow and...

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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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European Parliament’s Culture Committee adopts a report calling for ‘a fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming’

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Organisations representing creators have welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee (CULT ) on November 28 of the report on “Cultural diversity and the conditions for authors in the European music streaming market” with with a majority of 23 votes in favor, 3 against and one abstention. The report calls for “a fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the Union”.

The report — prepared by MEP Ibán García del Blanco (S&D, ES) — highlights...

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CTM Outlander acquires Sam Hunt’s publishing catalogue and signs him to a go-forward global publishing deal

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CTM Outlander — the partnership between Dutch music company CTM and Dallas, Texas-based investment fund Outlander — has acquired the publishing catalogue of Country music singer and songwriter Sam Hunt. CTM also signed Hunt to a go-forward publishing deal for his future works.

“Discussing the sale of some of my catalogue took a while and I am glad that it did, as I got to know André and his CTM Outlander team better and better,” said Hunt. "They continued to meet with me and my team over th...

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Universal Music Group seals licensing agreement with Ethiopia’s Sewasew

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November 28, 2023

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Universal Music Group (UMG) has confirmed the signing of a new licensing agreement with Ethiopia’s music and entertainment company Sewasew Multimedia, announced a week ago by Turned Global.

UMG said the licensing agreement was "a first of its kind" for the Ethiopian market. Under the terms of the agreement, Sewasew Multimedia will license and market UMG’s extensive catalog of music in Ethiopia. This includes music from UMG’s labels such as Def Jam, Interscope Records, Island Records, Motown...

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