Virgin Music Group

Virgin Music Group (VMG) is a global music distributor for independent record labels, founded on September 13, 2022. Owned by Universal Music Group, it partners with independent music companies and artists, offering global infrastructure and local expertise to amplify their creative visions.

Virgin Music Group

Virgin Music Group (VMG) is a global music distributor for independent record labels, founded on September 13, 2022. Owned by Universal Music Group, it partners with independent music companies and artists, offering global infrastructure and local expertise to amplify their creative visions.

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Vol 73 - If you're gonna read me, better read me to the moon and back

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On The Move: Virgin Music Group Taps Pieter van Rijn as COO, Sony Music Publishing Names New CFO

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Careers & People

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Culture & Lifestyle

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Vol 66 - You're re-reading my newsletters, acting obsessed

Downtown goes Universal, Mr. Worldwide goes for a world record & Hannah Montana + Hilary Duff comebacks are underway.

Vol 66 - You're re-reading my newsletters, acting obsessed

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Culture & Lifestyle

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Careers & People

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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

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Blaze James Launches Arduous Records with Virgin Music

Inaugural signings are Failure and Heave Blood & Die

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