Virgin Music Group
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| Industry | Entertainment, Music |
|---|---|
| Genre | Various |
| Predecessor | |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people |
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| Services | Distributor |
| Owner | Universal Music Group |
| Subsidiaries | |
| Website | virginmusic |
Virgin Music Group (VMG) is a global record label founded on 13 September 2022, and owned by Universal Music Group.[1]
History
[edit]On 18 February 2021, Universal Music Group announced Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a new global network to deliver premium and flexible artist and label services.[2] Seven months after its announcement, Universal Music Group launched Virgin Music Group, as an entertainment and music company, to head operations of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services and Ingrooves.[3] Prior to its launch, UMG appointed Mtheory founders JT Myers, and Nat Pastor, to serve as Co-Chief executive officers of Virgin Music Group.[4]
Partnership
[edit]On 21 February 2023, Virgin Music Group confirmed a partnership between its subsidiary Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, the UK division of Virgin Music and Modern Sky UK, a UK-based record label. Speaking with Complete Music Update Business Editor Chris Cooke, CEO of Modern Sky UK and North America, David Pichilingi says: “We’re delighted to sign this deal with Virgin Music UK, providing a global team who closely align with our values and ambition”, he goes on. “This deal will allow us to work more effectively globally and we are excited at the prospect of sending Modern Sky to new heights in 2023 alongside our friends and partners at Virgin Music”.[5]
Labels
[edit]List of labels owned by Virgin Music Group:
- [Integral] Distribution Services
- mTheory
- Virgin Music Africa
- Virgin Music Argentina
- Virgin Music Australia
- Virgin Music Benelux
- Virgin Music Brasil
- Virgin Music Chile
- Virgin Music France
- Virgin Music Germany
- Virgin Music Italy
- Virgin Music Japan
- Virgin Music Latin US
- Virgin Music Mexico
- Virgin Music Nigeria
- Virgin Music Nordics
- Virgin Music Norway
- Virgin Music Spain
- Virgin Music Sweden
- Virgin Music UK
- Virgin Music US
- All Good Music Indonesia
Presidents
[edit]- Jacqueline Saturn (2021-present)
Artists
[edit]Artists signed to Virgin Music Group:
- Jelena Karleuša
- Lauv[6]
- David Morris[7]
- Agung Gede
- LL Cool J
- Kate Hudson
- Nettspend
- Pendulum[8]
- Steven Wilson
- Rema[9]
- X Ambassadors[10]
- Kip Moore[11]
- Saintfloew
- NF (rapper)
References
[edit]- ^ Eggertsen, Chris (2022-09-13). "Universal Music Combines Distribution Operations Under New Virgin Music Group Banner". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Introducing Virgin Music Label & Artist Services | Virgin". Virgin.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Virgin Music Group". UMG. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (13 September 2022). "Universal Launches Virgin Music Group, Including Virgin, Ingrooves and Newly Acquired Mtheory Artist Partnerships". Variety. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Cooke, Chris. "Virgin announces partnership with Modern Sky UK". Complete Music Update. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (2022-01-28). "Why Lauv, One of Pop's Premier Songwriters, Had to Upend His Creative Process For His New Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (4 May 2023). "Singer-Songwriter David Morris Signs With Virgin Music Group". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Paine, Andre. "Pendulum sign to Mushroom Group and Virgin Music Group". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "REMA". virgin music. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Malt, Andy. "X Ambassadors sign to Virgin Music". Complete Music Update. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Newman, Melinda (September 12, 2024). "Kip Moore Signs With Virgin Music Group". Retrieved September 16, 2024.
