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  • Sam Hu named Managing Director at Universal Music China
  • Universal Music India strikes global distribution deal with indie artist services company first.wav
  • TME Chart Unveils 30 Under 30 Young Singers, Highlighting a New Generation of Chinese Music Talent

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sam Hu named Managing Director at Universal Music China

Hu previously held senior roles at UMGC rivals Sony Music Entertainment China and Warner Music China, as well as at domestic player Taihe Music Group. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Universal Music India strikes global distribution deal with indie artist services company first.wav

Company's operations span artist management, music distribution, and marketing Source

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billboard.com /3 weeks ago

TME Chart Unveils 30 Under 30 Young Singers, Highlighting a New Generation of Chinese Music Talent

Lars Huang, Yu Zi and Zhicheng Mu ranked No. 1 in the Core Group, Pioneer Group and Rising Star Group, respectively.

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thatericalper.com /1 week ago

Universal Music Group and TikTok Sign New Multi-Year Global Licensing Agreement With Expanded AI Protections

Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new multi-year strategic licensing agreement, building on their 2024 partnership and expanding what both companies can offer artis...

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billboard.com /1 month ago

Executive Turntable: Warner Chappell Launches Direct Operations in India, Roc Nation Ups Chris Knight

Sam Hu has also been named managing director of Universal Music China, while other promotions and hires took place at Roc Nation, Danny Wimmer Presents and more.

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Universal Music Group kicks off €500 million share buyback program

The program is capped at 50 million shares and is expected to wrap up by October 1, 2026. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

Sony Music and UMG form NINE BY NINE music festivals joint venture in Japan

NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 week ago

Universal Music Group and TikTok strike new multi-year licensing deal — with expanded AI protections for artists and son...

Global deal will also see TikTok and UMG work together to remove unauthorized AI-generated music from the platform Source

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variety.com /1 week ago

MC Jin, Pacific Music Group Launch Family Style Records Imprint (EXCLUSIVE)

Pacific Music Group has launched Family Style Records, a new Hip-Hop imprint led by MC Jin, debuting alongside Jin’s new single, “Humble Flex,” in celebration of AAPI Heritage Mont...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music’s $2.4B Ximalaya takeover cleared by China’s competition watchdog – with conditions

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued an announcement on Tuesday (May 12) granting conditional approval to the USD $2.4 billion cash-and-stock deal, near...

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exclaim.ca /3 weeks ago

Universal Music's Ignite Gets Holly Humberstone, Sydney Rose, Ebril and Iris Copperman for 2026 Edition

This past Wednesday (May 6), Universal Music Group's premier showcase event Ignite returned for another year of festivities, which brought

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vanndigital.com /1 week ago

Universal Music Group & TikTok Announce New Global Licensing Agreement

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 week ago

Tencent Music Acquires Audio Platform Ximalaya in $2.7B Cash-and-Stock Deal

Tencent Music Entertainment completes its acquisition of Chinese audio platform Ximalaya in a $2.7 billion cash-and-stock deal. Tencent Music Entertainment has announced the comple...

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news.livedoor.com /1 week ago

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Universal Music’s Nearly $600 Million Stock Repurchase Program Hits the Ground Running — Major Buys Back 630,000+ Shares...

Universal Music Group (UMG) wasn’t kidding about its aggressive stock repurchase plans: Two weeks following the up to €500 million (currently $588 million) program’s announcement,...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

UMG generated $3.39 billion in Q1, up 8.1% YoY – driven by BTS, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and more

Universal Music Group has published its Q1 2026 results for the three months ending March 31 Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

UMG and Believe settle lawsuit that alleged ‘industrial-scale’ copyright infringement of Universal’s music

Universal Music Group and Believe have settled the copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the Paris-headquartered music company and its distribution platform TuneCore in late...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /1 month ago

From WMG swooping for Revelator to UMG’s €500 million share buyback program… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /1 month ago

Warner Chappell Music Officially Launches in India

Warner Chappell Music launches in India, with Jay Mehta appointed to lead the charge in one of the world’s fastest-growing creative economies. Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the glob...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music generated over $1bn in Q1, up 7.3% YoY – driven by growth in Super VIP-led memberships and concert revenue...

The company's Q1 earnings report was published on Tuesday, May 12. Source

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

From Tencent Music’s 250K song takedowns to Sony and WMG’s calendar Q1 results… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up

The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

Tencent Music Posts 7.3% Q1 2026 Revenue Jump, Points to Triple-Digit Live Growth and Continued Superfan Expansion

Amid a continued SVIP expansion and a triple-digit revenue boost on the concerts side, Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) has reported nearly $1.2 billion in Q1 2026 revenue. The QQ...

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musicbusinessworldwide.com /3 weeks ago

UnitedMasters hires Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro to lead UK division; signs London acts Grace Carter and Kid Apollo

Alessandro ‘Moz’ Moro previously worked across Warner Records, Island Records, Platoon and EMPIRE. Source

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webwire.com /1 month ago

H//PE Princess Sign A Global Deal with Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group today announced that it has signed a global deal with H//PE Princess, a hip-hop group formed through the Japan-Korea joint project Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Pri...

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