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The future of the global #independentmusic community rests on the merits of their music and the power of choice. But that's under threat from growing anti-competitive consolidation. The UMG/Downtown deal must be stopped to ensure every part of the music ecosystem has the best chance to flourish.
August 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The future of the global #independentmusic community rests on the merits of their music and the power of choice. But that's under threat from growing anti-competitive consolidation. The UMG/Downtown deal must be stopped to ensure every part of the music ecosystem has the best chance to flourish.
CRANEAmúsica is just around the corner! From September 5-7, Asunción will host three days of conference organized by AMI Paraguay and Planea Música.
⏵ craneamusica.com/#programa
WIN associations and their members can access a special offer by contacting their national association.
⏵ craneamusica.com/#programa
WIN associations and their members can access a special offer by contacting their national association.
August 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
CRANEAmúsica is just around the corner! From September 5-7, Asunción will host three days of conference organized by AMI Paraguay and Planea Música.
⏵ craneamusica.com/#programa
WIN associations and their members can access a special offer by contacting their national association.
⏵ craneamusica.com/#programa
WIN associations and their members can access a special offer by contacting their national association.
Henry Thomas, a long-time contributor to the WIN Performance Rights Group, shares his views on current challenges and the future of performance rights in our recently released 2024-25 Annual Report!
Henry’s piece ⏵ winformusic.org/from-dissona...
WIN Annual Report ⏵ winformusic.org/win-annual-r...
Henry’s piece ⏵ winformusic.org/from-dissona...
WIN Annual Report ⏵ winformusic.org/win-annual-r...
August 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Henry Thomas, a long-time contributor to the WIN Performance Rights Group, shares his views on current challenges and the future of performance rights in our recently released 2024-25 Annual Report!
Henry’s piece ⏵ winformusic.org/from-dissona...
WIN Annual Report ⏵ winformusic.org/win-annual-r...
Henry’s piece ⏵ winformusic.org/from-dissona...
WIN Annual Report ⏵ winformusic.org/win-annual-r...
Register by September 7 to participate in the exclusive WINHUB CEE + NA online event connecting professionals from Central Eastern Europe and North America.
🗓️ Event: October 7
⌛ Application deadline: September 7
🎫 Free and exclusive for members of WIN associations
🗓️ Event: October 7
⌛ Application deadline: September 7
🎫 Free and exclusive for members of WIN associations
August 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Register by September 7 to participate in the exclusive WINHUB CEE + NA online event connecting professionals from Central Eastern Europe and North America.
🗓️ Event: October 7
⌛ Application deadline: September 7
🎫 Free and exclusive for members of WIN associations
🗓️ Event: October 7
⌛ Application deadline: September 7
🎫 Free and exclusive for members of WIN associations
We’ve just published our Annual Report! Take a look for an overview of the projects, events, resources, and trips that set the pace for WIN’s year. And it was a busy one... proving that the independent community is stronger than ever in defending what makes music truly diverse and competitive.
WIN Annual Report Celebrates a Strong and United Independent Music Community - WIN
Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the international network that brings together 37 independent More
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August 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We’ve just published our Annual Report! Take a look for an overview of the projects, events, resources, and trips that set the pace for WIN’s year. And it was a busy one... proving that the independent community is stronger than ever in defending what makes music truly diverse and competitive.
We are excited to welcome Artist Growth as the latest company to join the WIN Supporters program! A leading project and event management software, Artist Growth is purpose-built for the unique demands of artists, labels, and entertainment professionals.
August 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are excited to welcome Artist Growth as the latest company to join the WIN Supporters program! A leading project and event management software, Artist Growth is purpose-built for the unique demands of artists, labels, and entertainment professionals.
🇳🇿 Kia ora, Going Global! The countdown is on for the 2025 edition of the landmark music summit presented by our NZ association IMNZ in Auckland, 28-29 August. WIN associations and their members enjoy a special offer. Contact your local association.
⏵ Full program: indies.co.nz/going-global/
⏵ Full program: indies.co.nz/going-global/
August 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🇳🇿 Kia ora, Going Global! The countdown is on for the 2025 edition of the landmark music summit presented by our NZ association IMNZ in Auckland, 28-29 August. WIN associations and their members enjoy a special offer. Contact your local association.
⏵ Full program: indies.co.nz/going-global/
⏵ Full program: indies.co.nz/going-global/
WIN negotiates special rates for our associations + their members to attend leading industry events. Contact your association for more info!
🇮🇳 All About Music ▸ August 20-22
🇳🇿 Going Global ▸ August 28-29
🇵🇾 CraneaMúsica ▸ September 5-7
🇬🇧 AIM Connected ▸ September 9
🇦🇹 Waves Festival ▸ October 2-4
🇮🇳 All About Music ▸ August 20-22
🇳🇿 Going Global ▸ August 28-29
🇵🇾 CraneaMúsica ▸ September 5-7
🇬🇧 AIM Connected ▸ September 9
🇦🇹 Waves Festival ▸ October 2-4
August 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
WIN negotiates special rates for our associations + their members to attend leading industry events. Contact your association for more info!
🇮🇳 All About Music ▸ August 20-22
🇳🇿 Going Global ▸ August 28-29
🇵🇾 CraneaMúsica ▸ September 5-7
🇬🇧 AIM Connected ▸ September 9
🇦🇹 Waves Festival ▸ October 2-4
🇮🇳 All About Music ▸ August 20-22
🇳🇿 Going Global ▸ August 28-29
🇵🇾 CraneaMúsica ▸ September 5-7
🇬🇧 AIM Connected ▸ September 9
🇦🇹 Waves Festival ▸ October 2-4
Congratulations to ABC Music 🏆 for winning Best Independent Label, David Bridie for receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by Merlin & all the winners and nominees of this year’s AIR Awards! Hats off to AIR for hosting a fantastic ceremony and a sold-out Indie-Con Australia 2025.
July 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Congratulations to ABC Music 🏆 for winning Best Independent Label, David Bridie for receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award sponsored by Merlin & all the winners and nominees of this year’s AIR Awards! Hats off to AIR for hosting a fantastic ceremony and a sold-out Indie-Con Australia 2025.
A broad coalition of rightsholders calls on the @ec.europa.eu to revisit the #AIAct implementation package and enforce article 53 dealing with transparency of training data in a meaningful way.
JOINT STATEMENT BY A BROAD COALITION OF RIGHTSHOLDERS ACTIVE ACROSS THE EU’S CULTURAL AND CREATIVE SECTORS REGARDING THE AI ACT IMPLEMENTATION MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION - IMPALA
Representing a broad coalition of European and global authors, performers, publishers, producers and other rightsholder organisations, we wish to formally express our dissatisfaction with the publishe...
impalamusic.org
July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A broad coalition of rightsholders calls on the @ec.europa.eu to revisit the #AIAct implementation package and enforce article 53 dealing with transparency of training data in a meaningful way.
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Noemí Planas: "Necesitamos reglas de mercado que permitan que todas las empresas tengan un campo de juego justo"
Charlamos con Noemí, CEO de @winformusic.org, con motivo de la operación de compra de Downtown orquestada por Universal Music.
✍️ www.dodmagazine.es/entrevista-n...
Charlamos con Noemí, CEO de @winformusic.org, con motivo de la operación de compra de Downtown orquestada por Universal Music.
✍️ www.dodmagazine.es/entrevista-n...
Entrevista a Noemí Planas, CEO de Worldwide Independent Network: "Necesitamos reglas de mercado que permitan que todas las empresas tengan un campo de juego justo"
Si has estado siguiendo las últimas novedades dentro de la industria musical, seguramente estarás al tanto de la anunciada compra que Universal Music
www.dodmagazine.es
July 24, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Noemí Planas: "Necesitamos reglas de mercado que permitan que todas las empresas tengan un campo de juego justo"
Charlamos con Noemí, CEO de @winformusic.org, con motivo de la operación de compra de Downtown orquestada por Universal Music.
✍️ www.dodmagazine.es/entrevista-n...
Charlamos con Noemí, CEO de @winformusic.org, con motivo de la operación de compra de Downtown orquestada por Universal Music.
✍️ www.dodmagazine.es/entrevista-n...
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We are pleased that the European Commission is responding with a full and much-needed investigation into this acquisition and call on other regulators to follow suit. This deal must be stopped to ensure every part of the global music industry has a fair chance to grow and succeed.
WIN welcomes the 🇪🇺 European Commission’s decision to open a detailed investigation (phase two) into the proposed merger between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings.
European Commission to open detailed investigation into UMG/Downtown acquisition - WIN
In recent weeks, the global independent community has come together to express More
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July 22, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We are pleased that the European Commission is responding with a full and much-needed investigation into this acquisition and call on other regulators to follow suit. This deal must be stopped to ensure every part of the global music industry has a fair chance to grow and succeed.
WIN welcomes the 🇪🇺 European Commission’s decision to open a detailed investigation (phase two) into the proposed merger between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings.
European Commission to open detailed investigation into UMG/Downtown acquisition - WIN
In recent weeks, the global independent community has come together to express More
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July 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
WIN welcomes the 🇪🇺 European Commission’s decision to open a detailed investigation (phase two) into the proposed merger between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Downtown Music Holdings.
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Report: EC to launch full probe into UMG Downtown acquisition
An official announcement has yet to be made, but it seems Universal Music Group may be facing a full-scale investigation.
An official announcement has yet to be made, but it seems Universal Music Group may be facing a full-scale investigation.
Report: EC to launch full probe into UMG Downtown acquisition
An official announcement has yet to be made, but it seems Universal Music Group may be facing a full-scale investigation.
musically.com
July 17, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Report: EC to launch full probe into UMG Downtown acquisition
An official announcement has yet to be made, but it seems Universal Music Group may be facing a full-scale investigation.
An official announcement has yet to be made, but it seems Universal Music Group may be facing a full-scale investigation.
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Save the date!
Save the date! The 10th edition of WINCON will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Oct. 15-16 during the SoAlive Music Conference. Organized in cooperation w/ ANMIP, WINCON 2025 is supported by Merlin & Prophon and cofunded by the EU through IMPALA. Full program soon!
⏵ winformusic.org/wincon-to-ce...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Save the date!
Save the date! The 10th edition of WINCON will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Oct. 15-16 during the SoAlive Music Conference. Organized in cooperation w/ ANMIP, WINCON 2025 is supported by Merlin & Prophon and cofunded by the EU through IMPALA. Full program soon!
⏵ winformusic.org/wincon-to-ce...
⏵ winformusic.org/wincon-to-ce...
July 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Save the date! The 10th edition of WINCON will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Oct. 15-16 during the SoAlive Music Conference. Organized in cooperation w/ ANMIP, WINCON 2025 is supported by Merlin & Prophon and cofunded by the EU through IMPALA. Full program soon!
⏵ winformusic.org/wincon-to-ce...
⏵ winformusic.org/wincon-to-ce...
Curious about what’s happening WIN? Our latest quarterly newsletter is out, offering insights on our work on industry issues & coverage of our participation in A2IM IndieWeek, trips to Latin America, and updates on our projects & resources.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Curious about what’s happening WIN? Our latest quarterly newsletter is out, offering insights on our work on industry issues & coverage of our participation in A2IM IndieWeek, trips to Latin America, and updates on our projects & resources.
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Today I stand with +200 CEOs of independent music companies & associations in calling for further scrutiny into Universal’s acquisition of Downtown. It's time to act to protect choice for fans and support a thriving music ecosystem that delivers benefits for the economy, culture and innovation.
Independents Around the World Call for End to Anti-Competitive Consolidation in Music Industry - WIN
A coalition of leading European and international independent music companies and trade More
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July 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today I stand with +200 CEOs of independent music companies & associations in calling for further scrutiny into Universal’s acquisition of Downtown. It's time to act to protect choice for fans and support a thriving music ecosystem that delivers benefits for the economy, culture and innovation.
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Campaign against UMG / Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of another open letter – this time to European Commission executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. It is signed by…
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of another open letter – this time to European Commission executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. It is signed by…
Campaign against UMG / Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of another open letter – this time to European Commission executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. It is signed by more than 200 CEOs and founders of independent music companies. “Across Europe, UMG already controls over 40% of the recorded music market – near double the second biggest player,” claims the letter, citing market-share stats from research firm Omdia.
musically.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Campaign against UMG / Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of another open letter – this time to European Commission executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. It is signed by…
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of another open letter – this time to European Commission executive vice-president Teresa Ribera. It is signed by…
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Tack till @aurorelalucq.bsky.social för att hon tog upp detta på EU-nivå, och till @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu för att hon inlett utredningen vid @ec.europa.eu . Vi hoppas att @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu också kommer att höja sin röst.
July 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tack till @aurorelalucq.bsky.social för att hon tog upp detta på EU-nivå, och till @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu för att hon inlett utredningen vid @ec.europa.eu . Vi hoppas att @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu också kommer att höja sin röst.
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Här är vad som står på spel:
⚠️ UMG tar över infrastruktur byggd för indiereleaser
⚠️ Större inflytande över streamingplattformar som Spotify och Apple
⚠️ Tillgång till känsliga uppgifter från konkurrerande oberoende skivbolag
⚠️ Ett allt mer krympande ekosystem för oberoende kreatörer
⚠️ UMG tar över infrastruktur byggd för indiereleaser
⚠️ Större inflytande över streamingplattformar som Spotify och Apple
⚠️ Tillgång till känsliga uppgifter från konkurrerande oberoende skivbolag
⚠️ Ett allt mer krympande ekosystem för oberoende kreatörer
July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Här är vad som står på spel:
⚠️ UMG tar över infrastruktur byggd för indiereleaser
⚠️ Större inflytande över streamingplattformar som Spotify och Apple
⚠️ Tillgång till känsliga uppgifter från konkurrerande oberoende skivbolag
⚠️ Ett allt mer krympande ekosystem för oberoende kreatörer
⚠️ UMG tar över infrastruktur byggd för indiereleaser
⚠️ Större inflytande över streamingplattformar som Spotify och Apple
⚠️ Tillgång till känsliga uppgifter från konkurrerande oberoende skivbolag
⚠️ Ett allt mer krympande ekosystem för oberoende kreatörer
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Om detta går vidare skulle UMG ta kontroll över tjänster som otaliga artister och skivbolag förlitar sig på för att distribuera musik, hantera royalties och behålla den kreativa kontrollen inom sitt bolag. Det handlar inte bara om konkurrens – det handlar om den oberoende musikens överlevnad.
July 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Om detta går vidare skulle UMG ta kontroll över tjänster som otaliga artister och skivbolag förlitar sig på för att distribuera musik, hantera royalties och behålla den kreativa kontrollen inom sitt bolag. Det handlar inte bara om konkurrens – det handlar om den oberoende musikens överlevnad.
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En av de viktigaste händelserna just nu är att Universal Music Group försöker förvärva Downtown Music – företaget bakom viktiga plattformar som FUGA, CD Baby, Curve och Songtrust. För SOM och deras 340 medlemsbolag som arbetar inom den oberoende svenska musikscenen är detta djupt oroande.
July 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
En av de viktigaste händelserna just nu är att Universal Music Group försöker förvärva Downtown Music – företaget bakom viktiga plattformar som FUGA, CD Baby, Curve och Songtrust. För SOM och deras 340 medlemsbolag som arbetar inom den oberoende svenska musikscenen är detta djupt oroande.
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Campaign against UMG/Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter
Campaign against UMG/Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter
musically.com
July 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Campaign against UMG/Downtown deal continues with EC letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter
The latest salvo in the campaign to block Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings comes in the form of an open letter