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Virgin Music Group Names Global Leadership Team

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Music Group, the world's leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announced today the core members of its global leadership team. As part of a global reorganization, Virgin Music Group integrates Ingrooves' industry-leading global platform and patented marketing technology with Virgin Music, one of the world's most iconic independent music brands, to offer independent artists and labels a full suite of global services, providing expertise that is unparalleled in the music industry. The company has already begun to integrate operations among the teams in 32 countries around the world, a process that will proceed over the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin Music Group combines two respected global indie brands, Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group as part of growth strategy
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Music Group, the world's leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announced today the core members of its global leadership team.
  • As part of a global reorganization, Virgin Music Group integrates Ingrooves' industry-leading global platform and patented marketing technology with Virgin Music, one of the world's most iconic independent music brands, to offer independent artists and labels a full suite of global services, providing expertise that is unparalleled in the music industry.
  • As the global independent music division of UMG, Virgin Music Group is expanding as a stand-alone organization, now under common Virgin branding, working within a proprietary global system that includes a unified infrastructure, platform, product suite, and team.
  • The newly appointed global leadership team will report directly to Virgin Music Group Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor.

Virgin Music Group Names Global Leadership Team

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Virgin Records, EVP, Blomquist, Morentin, Operation, Virginity, Label, VMG, Creativity, Senior, Brand, McLay, Growth, Digital, Global communication, Marketing, LOS, Ingrooves, UMG, Music, Video game, Management, Film industry

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Music Group, the world's leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announced today the core members of its global leadership team. As part of a global reorganization, Virgin Music Group integrates Ingrooves' industry-leading global platform and patented marketing technology with Virgin Music, one of the world's most iconic independent music brands, to offer independent artists and labels a full suite of global services, providing expertise that is unparalleled in the music industry. The company has already begun to integrate operations among the teams in 32 countries around the world, a process that will proceed over the coming months.

Key Points: 
  • Virgin Music Group combines two respected global indie brands, Virgin Music and Ingrooves Music Group as part of growth strategy
    LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Music Group, the world's leading partner to independent music companies and entrepreneurs, announced today the core members of its global leadership team.
  • As part of a global reorganization, Virgin Music Group integrates Ingrooves' industry-leading global platform and patented marketing technology with Virgin Music, one of the world's most iconic independent music brands, to offer independent artists and labels a full suite of global services, providing expertise that is unparalleled in the music industry.
  • As the global independent music division of UMG, Virgin Music Group is expanding as a stand-alone organization, now under common Virgin branding, working within a proprietary global system that includes a unified infrastructure, platform, product suite, and team.
  • The newly appointed global leadership team will report directly to Virgin Music Group Co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor.

Gal Gadot, Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, Michael Douglas, Debra Messing, Among 700+ Entertainment Leaders Standing With Israel

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 700 leaders from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Peace in support of Israel. The open letter calls on the entertainment community to speak out forcefully against Hamas, to support Israel, to refrain from sharing misinformation about the war, and do whatever is in their power to urge the terrorist organization to return the innocent hostages to their families.

Key Points: 
  • Gal Gadot shared, "My heart is aching for the lives lost and families shattered.
  • And I hope that the world remains steadfast in their support of the Israeli people."
  • The statement is the first of its kind – a call from the entertainment industry unequivocally voicing support for Israel and condemning Hamas' terrorism.
  • ** Note - The signers of this statement do so as individuals on their own behalf and not on behalf of their companies or organizations.

Universal Music Group Acquires Chabaka Music, UAE-Based Digitally-Focused Music Marketing and Distribution Agency

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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LONDON and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UAE-based music company, Chabaka, part of the CHBK Group.

Key Points: 
  • Chabaka provides digital distribution, marketing, publishing, and label and artist services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  • With offices across the entire MENA region, Chabaka has to date signed agreements with more than 150 independent artists and local labels across the region.
  • The acquisition of Chabaka complements UMG's current service offering and footprint in the fast-growing and dynamic MENA market, which saw growth in recorded music revenues of 23.8% in 2022.
  • Following the acquisition, Chabaka will become part of UMG's Virgin Music Group, working closely with the local Virgin and UMG teams in MENA.

Universal Music Group Acquires Chabaka Music, UAE-Based Digitally-Focused Music Marketing and Distribution Agency

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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LONDON and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leader in music-based entertainment, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire UAE-based music company, Chabaka, part of the CHBK Group.

Key Points: 
  • Chabaka provides digital distribution, marketing, publishing, and label and artist services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
  • With offices across the entire MENA region, Chabaka has to date signed agreements with more than 150 independent artists and local labels across the region.
  • The acquisition of Chabaka complements UMG's current service offering and footprint in the fast-growing and dynamic MENA market, which saw growth in recorded music revenues of 23.8% in 2022.
  • Following the acquisition, Chabaka will become part of UMG's Virgin Music Group, working closely with the local Virgin and UMG teams in MENA.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ certified double platinum after 52 weeks in Official Singles Chart

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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‘Calm Down’, a single by Afrobeats artist Rema, has last week been certified double platinum in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • ‘Calm Down’, a single by Afrobeats artist Rema, has last week been certified double platinum in the UK.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230824240550/en/
    Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ certified double platinum after 52 weeks in Official Singles Chart (Photo: Business Wire)
    The single, released in February of last year, has spent an incredible 52 weeks in the OCC chart and dominated airways both in the UK and beyond.
  • The statistics speak for themselves; between August 2021 and August 2022, Apple Music reported a 500% overall streaming increase for African DJ mixes.
  • To support the many independent artists emerging from the region, Virgin Music Group also launched in Africa in 2022.

Superplastic Takes Over Rolling Loud Miami with First Artist, Ghost Kidz

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Vt., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global entertainment brand Superplastic announced its expansion into music today with an explosive performance by new 3D animated hip-hop duo Ghost Kidz, live on stage and streaming to over a million fans at Rolling Loud Miami 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Leading up to the festival, Ghost Kidz spent several weeks on a haunted road trip from LA to Miami in their 1968 Lincoln Continental.
  • Ghost Kidz are the first artists to be signed by Superplastic Records, and are distributed by Virgin Music.
  • "Ghost Kidz scare the f*** out of me, which is the main reason we signed them," says Superplastic CEO Paul Budnitz.
  • "Ghost Kidz are a force of nature, and as their label, we are here to support their creative vision while Guggimon (mis)manages them.

THE LAST ROCKSTARS ANNOUNCE FEBRUARY 10 GLOBAL LIVESTREAM AFTER SOLD-OUT SHOWS IN TOKYO AND NEW YORK

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Saturday, February 11, 2023
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THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan's rock history.

Key Points: 
  • THE LAST ROCKSTARS is comprised of four living legends who have each made their mark on Japan's rock history.
  • The band's first single "The Last Rockstars (Paris Mix)" was released on December 23, 2022, through Melodee Music.
  • Ingrooves is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group.
  • Their live debut world tour in 2023 includes sold-out concerts in Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles.

VIRGIN VOYAGES TAKES FUTURE SAILORS ON MUSICALLY GUIDED CINEMATIC JOURNEY AT SEA

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's award-winning and 5- star rated cruise and travel brand, celebrates the start of an epic 2023 with the launch of a video inspired by a music video. "The Voyage '' was crafted by visionary director Jonas Åkerlund to celebrate the exclusively adult experience and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through 24-hours at sea. The video is musically guided by a reimagining of Culture Club's iconic, 1983 song, "Karma Chameleon," featuring pop-artist Drew Love. Originally released by Virgin Records, the new Virgin Voyages-inspired tropical house tune is debuting during the 40th anniversary of the original song's iteration, paying homage to its Virgin roots with the iconic tune as backdrop to exclusively-adult sailing experience.

Key Points: 
  • "The Voyage '' was crafted by visionary director Jonas Åkerlund to celebrate the exclusively adult experience and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through 24-hours at sea.
  • The video is musically guided by a reimagining of Culture Club's iconic, 1983 song, "Karma Chameleon," featuring pop-artist Drew Love.
  • Starring real Virgin Voyages Crew members and Sailors, the video was inspired by their first-hand experiences on board.
  • The brand campaign exemplifies the duality of excitement and relaxation Sailors can expect aboard Virgin Voyages' award-winning vessels.

INGROOVES MUSIC GROUP INVENTS AI MARKETING TECHNOLOGY TO IDENTIFY, ANALYZE, AND CAPITALIZE ON UGC TRENDS ON SHORT-FORM VIDEO PLATFORMS

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingrooves Music Group, a world leader in music distribution, marketing, and technology, announced today that the company has been issued the third in a series of U.S. patents that are transforming the way artists reach new audiences and sustain listeners in today's engagement economy, increasing streams agnostic of platform.

Key Points: 
  • This technology enables artists and labels to analyze early trends in user-generated content that are highly likely to translate to digital streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
  • "Our global music analytics teams, led by Dr. SK Sharma, are at the forefront of creating AI & ML innovations to power an entirely new way of marketing music," saidJT Myers, Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group, the parent company of Ingrooves.
  • The following are the series of patents awarded to Ingrooves Music Group over the past two years:
    Patent No.
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    Ingrooves is part of Virgin Music Group, the newly formed global independent music division of Universal Music Group.