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.
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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
December 5, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Names Pico Cibelli President of Warner Music Italy
Pico Cibelli has been appointed as the new President of Warner Music Italy. In his new role, he will report to Simon Robson, President, International, Recorded Music, Warner Music Group. With over a decade of A&R experience, Cibelli first began his career in the music industry working for dance and house label Dig It International in 1996. He later went on to work for Universal Music Italy in 2000 and Sony Music Italy in 2011. Throughout the course of his career,... Read More
December 2, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Japan Appoints Kazuhiro Shimada as Chief Operating Office
Warner Music Japan has appointed Kazuhiro Shimada to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s daily business operations, including leading key initiatives and implementing organizational-wide strategies and policies. Shimada previously served as the Director and General Manager of Amazon Music Japan. According to Warner, he was, “…instrumental in devising high-impact initiatives that drove the company’s creative and financial growth.” He also worked for companies such as Universal Music Japan,... Read More
December 2, 2022 – Music Biz Member Rimas Publishing Celebrates 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Winners
Music publisher, Rimas Publishing brought home six awards during the 23rd Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards winners, thanks to tracks and albums from its roster of artists and producers including Bad Bunny, Caleb Calloway, Cheo Legendary, and The Best Soundz. The 2022 Latin GRAMMY Awards took place on Thursday, November 17th at the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The 2022 award winners from Rimas Publishing’s roster are: Best Pop Vocal Album: Caleb Calloway & The Best Soundz,... Read More
December 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Partners With Electronic Label Group Insomniac Music Group
Amsterdam based B2B distributor FUGA has struck a new deal with US Electronic label group, Insomniac Music Group. Per the agreement, FUGA will provide distribution, marketing and label services to the company’s priority labels such as Insomniac Records HARD Recs, Bassrush Records, Factory 93 Records, and artist-driven imprints like Shiba San’s Basement Leak. Insomniac Music Group and its brands will gain access to over 260 DSPs worldwide, and will also have access to FUGA’s sync and audience engagement services in addition to its extensive trends and analytics platform. ... Read More
December 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Meta Announces Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert Featuring the Rapper’s ‘Hyper-Realistic Avatar
Meta and the estate for Rap icon, the Notorious B.I.G. have announced “The Notorious B.I.G. Sky’s The Limit: A VR Concert Experience,” a virtual concert experience featuring Biggie Smalls’, “…hyper-realistic avatar.” Named In celebration of what would have been the artist’s 50th birthday, the hour-long event will take place in the “Meta Horizon Worlds,” which will showcase “…a virtual recreation of ‘90s Brooklyn called The Brook.” According to Meta, concert attendees will “…follow a day in Biggie’s life through a narrative journey” along with live performances of classic Biggie tracks.... Read More
