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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Nothing Standard Launches Publishing & Label Ventures with Universal & Virgin

Morgan Harper-Jones is its first publishing signing

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Morgan Harper-Jones is its first publishing signing

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Virgin Music Group Appoints New Leadership Team Following Downtown Merger

Virgin officially acquired Downtown in February after a long, embattled legal process

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Virgin officially acquired Downtown in February after a long, embattled legal process

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Careers & People

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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

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Policy & Legal

Jun 8, 2026

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Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal

The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February

Merlin and Jamen Capital Acquire Curve Royalty Systems from Universal

The deal follows UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music in February

Policy & Legal

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Deals & Signings

Jun 5, 2026

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UMG Enters Strategic Partnership with Thai Music Company S1

S1 has played a key role in Thailand’s digital music industry since 2001

UMG Enters Strategic Partnership with Thai Music Company S1

S1 has played a key role in Thailand’s digital music industry since 2001

Deals & Signings

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Marketing & Brand

Jun 3, 2026

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Yannick Bolloré’s Havas Launches Record Label, VOLYUM

The Virgin Music-distributed label aims to reimagine brand-artist collaboration

Yannick Bolloré’s Havas Launches Record Label, VOLYUM

The Virgin Music-distributed label aims to reimagine brand-artist collaboration

Marketing & Brand

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Deals & Signings

May 12, 2026

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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

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Careers & People

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Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift

The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music

Michael Bryan Launches Management and Media Company, Southern Drift

The exec was formerly Apple Music’s Global Head of Country Music

Careers & People

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