From the United States vs. TikTok to Sony pulling its catalog from Boomplay… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-Up
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s weekly round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines ...
Tag: Sony
Sony Music pulls catalog from Africa-focused music streaming service Boomplay
It’s long been touted as one of the most exciting music streaming platforms in Africa – with over 98 million ...
Inside Sony Music Publishing’s flagship creative hub for songwriters in Los Angeles
Sony Music Publishing has opened a new office space and creative hub for songwriters in Los Angeles.Located in Hollywood’s historic ...
Sony Music sued by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra Music Publishing for alleged copyright infringement; publisher claims the major is committing ‘piracy’ of its IP
Sony Music Entertainment and a number of its subsidiaries, including Ultra Records and AWAL, are being sued by Patrick Moxey’s ...
Azi Eftekhari named Chief Operating Officer at Sony Music UK
Sony Music UK has named Azi Eftekhari as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.Reporting directly to Jason Iley, Chairman and CEO ...
Taylor Lindsey promoted to Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville
Taylor Lindsey has been promoted to Chairman and CEO at Sony Music Nashville, effective January 2025.Lindsey succeeds Randy Goodman, who, ...
Turntable Labs’ social music platform Hangout launches with Sony, Universal and Warner deals
Turntable Labs has launched a new social music platform that offers a virtual space where users can share and discover ...
Sony generated $2.55bn from recorded music and publishing in Q3, up 9.6% YoY
Sony’s global music rights operation – across recorded music and music publishing – generated USD $2.55 billion in the three ...
Jon Platt accepts International Executive of the Year honor, pays tribute to Sony Music Publishing, the songwriting community and more at MBW’s Music Business UK Awards
Last night was a big night in the US, sure. But it was a big night in London too.Yesterday evening ...
Sony Music acquires recorded music catalog of Egyptian superstar Amr Diab
Sony Music Entertainment Middle East has signed an exclusive partnership with Egyptian superstar artist Amr Diab, one of the wider ...
