Member Updates
Music Biz broadcasts the latest announcements from around our community on our social feeds as our member companies continue to push the industry forward. If you are launching a new product, have been featured in an industry trade publication, or have a major announcement coming soon, we’d love to help spread the word — share it with Henryk Bik, Music Biz’s Communications & Content Manager, at henryk.bik@musicbiz.org.
NEW FOR 2024 Music Biz’s member news will be shared exclusively on our social channels, as the Member Updates section of our website is set to go offline later this year.
December 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Recruits Alvaro Galbete-Velilla to Develop Web3 & Metaverse Opportunities
Universal Music Group has appointed Alvaro Galbete-Velilla as their new SVP, New Business. In his new role, he will work closely with the major label’s internal departments and key collaborators to develop opportunities in the Web3 and Metaverse sectors, and in other emerging areas of digital business development.. For more than 20 years, Galbete-Velilla has held leadership positions in the music and tech space. Prior to UMG, he served as SoundCloud’s Director of Business Development, and co-founded a DJ-oriented streaming platform named Pulselocker,... Read More
December 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Session Partners with Brazil Collection Society, UBC
Sweden-based song data startup, Session has struck a partnership with the Brazilian Union of Composers (UBC). Per the one-year agreement, all UBC members will be granted access to the company’s Session Studio app for free. By using the Session app, UBC members can capture song and recording data at the point of creation and distribute that data to managers, labels, publishers, CMOs and digital service providers. “We are delighted to be working hand-in-hand with UBC to ensure that collectively we make a tangible difference to the work life of a creator,” said Niclas Molinder,... Read More
December 12, 2022 – Music Biz Member SongVest Launches New Private Marketplace
SongVest has announced the launch of a new private marketplace of music catalogs ranging from the price of $1 million to more than $15 million. With the rapidly growing acquisition market for music catalogs of all sizes, the company’s new initiative will address the needs of “mid-market” for potential buyers and sellers. SongVest looks to simplify this market segment by helping both brokers easily post their deals and buyers review & put forth offers. Potential buyers and sellers interested in accessing the private marketplace must submit a form on the SongVest site for consideration . ... Read More
December 12, 2022 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: November 2022
The Music Biz member community is home to more than 400 global companies, all working to collaborate to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association in the last month: Christian Music Trade AssociationLocation: Nashville, TNYears In Business: 29Website: www.cmta.bizEstablished in 1993, the Christian Music Trade Association is a non-profit organization that works to build community and cooperation among Christian &... Read More
December 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member beatBread Appoints Mark Terry as Head of Europe to Lead Company Expansion
Music funding platform, beatBread has expanded its European business, appointing Mark Terry as the company’s Head of Europe. In his new position, Terry will oversee the expansion of beatBread in the UK and Continental Europe. His responsibilities will include developing deeper relationships with artists, managers, distributors and independent labels. He will work closely with Matthew Tilley, Head of beatBread’s Artist & Industry Development. Prior to his role at beatBread, Terry worked for leading companies like Virgin Records UK,... Read More
December 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Reach Records Is Hiring — Multiple Roles (Atlanta, GA)
The digital team at Reach Records gets to be hands on in the mission of changing the way people see the world through helping craft out release strategies and optimizing across all digital platforms. Working with Reach’s digital team means interacting with the artists, label, and DSPs and being involved with the newest features and technology in the music industry. Click the link below for role requirements and application info Digital Manager Position – Full Time The label is also offering a paid Studio internship for Spring 2023,... Read More
December 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Opens Songwriting Studio Based in Barcelona
Warner Chappell Music has opened a new songwriting studio located in the Poblenou district of Barcelona, Spain. The studio is run by Warner Chappell Music Spain’s Senior A&R Director, Cristian Cabrera Viñas; working alongside him is Javier “Chiki” Dean, the head of WCM Spain’s A&R operations. Viñas will report to Santiago Menéndez-Pidal, President, Southern Europe, Warner Chappell Music. “We’re so excited to unveil our new Barcelona studio,” said Cabrera. “We’ve had huge demand from songwriters wanting to book time to work here,... Read More
December 8, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Invests in Record Label Company, the [PIAS] Group
Universal Music Group has announced a minority share investment into independent music company, the [PIAS] Group. Per the investment, UMG will acquire a 49% shareholding in [PIAS, who will remain fully independent under the control of founders, Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot. “These days, we are competing with finance and tech giants, and a partner like Universal Music Group provides the additional support for us to compete and grow,” says Gates. ”Universal made it clear that they like us,... Read More
December 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Promotes Michelèle Hamelink to Managing Director of Benelux
Sony Music Publishing has announced the appointment of Michèle Hamelink to the role of Managing Director of Benelux. In her new position, she will be responsible for overseeing and implementing creative strategy along with her dual role as Senior A&R, Europe, developing SMP’s international roster and expanding global opportunities. In 2012, Hamelink began her journey with SMP where she worked closely with songwriters and producers including Jonas “Jonasu” Kröper, 070 Shake, and Sam Feldt. As Managing Director,... Read More
December 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Partners with Web3 Firm, Defient
Warner Chappell Music has struck a deal with Web3 entertainment company, Defient. Per the agreement, its first collaboration project will be to premiere “Archives,” a multi-dimensional digital museum powered by blockchain technology set to launch early in 2023. Archives will exclusively spotlight curated art and stories of songs through digital collectibles, memorabilia, events, and more. According to Warner Chappell, songwriters and producers will be able to “…unlock more value” by engaging the Web3 space and leveraging blockchain technology.... Read More
