Downtown Music
Downtown Music Holdings, founded in 2007 by Justin Kalifowitz in New York, began as a music publishing company. It has evolved into a global music company providing publishing, distribution, and neighboring rights services. The company aims to help creators manage their music and ensure fair compensation, servicing over 50 million music assets.
Sources
Updated:
Nov 30, 2025
Downtown Music
Downtown Music Holdings, founded in 2007 by Justin Kalifowitz in New York, began as a music publishing company. It has evolved into a global music company providing publishing, distribution, and neighboring rights services. The company aims to help creators manage their music and ensure fair compensation, servicing over 50 million music assets.
Sources
Updated:
Nov 30, 2025
Related News
Related News
Careers & People
Jul 2, 2026
1 min read
Harmen Hemminga Joins Merlin as VP, Business Development
The exec was previously at Downtown
Harmen Hemminga Joins Merlin as VP, Business Development
The exec was previously at Downtown
Careers & People
Jul 2, 2026
Careers & People
Jun 30, 2026
3 min read
On The Move: Virgin Music Group Unveils Post-Acquisition Leadership, Cesar Gueikian Steps Down at Gibson
Plus Michele Page joins SoundExchange, CMA makes ten moves, Stacey Cato lands at Opry Entertainment Group & more
On The Move: Virgin Music Group Unveils Post-Acquisition Leadership, Cesar Gueikian Steps Down at Gibson
Plus Michele Page joins SoundExchange, CMA makes ten moves, Stacey Cato lands at Opry Entertainment Group & more
Careers & People
Jun 30, 2026
Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
1 min read
CD Baby Unveils ‘Stages Selects’ Program to Aid Independent Artists
The initiative will provide “high-level support” to a select group of music creators
CD Baby Unveils ‘Stages Selects’ Program to Aid Independent Artists
The initiative will provide “high-level support” to a select group of music creators
Deals & Signings
May 12, 2026
Careers & People
Feb 20, 2026
1 min read
Virgin Music Group Names New COO as Downtown Deal Finalizes
The European Commission approved the acquisition last week
Virgin Music Group Names New COO as Downtown Deal Finalizes
The European Commission approved the acquisition last week
Careers & People
Feb 20, 2026
Deals & Signings
Feb 18, 2026
1 min read
Hook Raises $10M Series A to Scale Fan Creation Tools
The funding will fuel expansion of its social music platform
Hook Raises $10M Series A to Scale Fan Creation Tools
The funding will fuel expansion of its social music platform
Deals & Signings
Feb 18, 2026
Deals & Signings
Jan 22, 2026
1 min read
Universal Poised For EU Green Light On Downtown Acquisition
Sources with knowledge of the situation report the deal will go ahead
Universal Poised For EU Green Light On Downtown Acquisition
Sources with knowledge of the situation report the deal will go ahead
Deals & Signings
Jan 22, 2026
Tech & Innovation
Jan 8, 2026
16 min read
Sir Lucian Grainge on AI: “UMG will not stand by and watch irresponsible business models take hold”
The CEO of Universal Music Group shared strong words on the major label’s stance on AI in his annual New Year memo to staff
Sir Lucian Grainge on AI: “UMG will not stand by and watch irresponsible business models take hold”
The CEO of Universal Music Group shared strong words on the major label’s stance on AI in his annual New Year memo to staff
Tech & Innovation
Jan 8, 2026
Deals & Signings
Oct 29, 2025
1 min read
EU Commission Resumes Review of Universal’s Downtown Deal
The investigation was paused in September
EU Commission Resumes Review of Universal’s Downtown Deal
The investigation was paused in September
Deals & Signings
Oct 29, 2025
📨 Subscribe to NIF
Get news dropped in your inbox 👇
Featured Jobs
Selected open roles from Jobs by ROSTR
