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Universal Music Group flotation: Five things you need to know

After the group's shares leapt up more than a third from their reference price, here are some facts to help you understand the group and the flotation.

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'Every organisation is evolving': How the corporate world is changing

We speak with Sony's Tiffany Warren about what it was like climbing to the top of corporate American as a woman of colour.

Experiences

Singapore Airlines' new sonic signature is inspired by flowers

This summer, Singapore Airlines is jetting off passengers to a new tune. Find out more.

Climate

Billie Eilish to The 1975: The music world tackles the climate crisis

How the world’s music makers are using their influence to spread climate awareness.

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Cult

British bands stung by post-Brexit touring costs

The UK music industry is facing a harsh reality, with Brexit making touring in the EU a difficult prospect with the added expenses of Visas, work-permits and VAT.

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Smaller artists 'make a city's music scene,' says singer John Legend

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John Legend, a musician and songwriter who shot to fame with the release of his debut album "Get lifted", spoke to Euronews on a visit to Dubai.

Green News

Coldplay’s Chris Martin takes song requests from quarantined fans

One way to escape the boredom of coronavirus induced self-isolation.

Green News

The band making history by powering an entire show on vegetable oil

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, this band are set to stage the most sustainable concert ever attempted in the UK.

Green News

Coldplay refuses to announce world tour for environmental reasons

The British band's refusal to tour shows the music industry is starting to take sustainability seriously,

Green News

Billie Eilish to tackle climate crisis with 2020 green world tour

The internationally acclaimed teen popstar has announced that her 2020 world tour will be eco-friendly.

USA

Euroviews. 'Leaving Neverland' is a long overdue reckoning for Michael Jackson fans ǀ View

I never wanted the allegations to ruin my memories. But I cannot reconcile what I know and my love of his music any more.

United Kingdom

Auschwitz survivor's grandson takes German citizenship ahead of Brexit

Simon Wallfisch's grandmother was a German-born Jewish survivor of Auschwitz. With Brexit approaching, the cellist has adopted German citizenship.

Cult

Music Industry: David Guetta releases new album "7"

The multiple Grammy Award-winning French DJ songwriter, record producer David Guetta just released his new album. It features 27 tracks with collaborators including Anne-Marie, Jess Glynne and Justin Bieber.

USA

Gibson goes looking for the lost chord as the company files for bankruptcy

Declining guitar sales and a flawed diversification four years ago have dragged the legendary guitar-maker into crisis.

Cult

40 years of Joy Division

It's 40 years since Joy Division made their live debut at Pips Disco in Manchester. Out of the industrial gloom of Northern England came one of Britain's most influential bands

USA

Spotify hit with $1.6 billion copyright lawsuit

Wixen Music Publishing Inc last week sued music streaming giant Spotify for allegedly using thousands of songs without a license and compensation to the music publisher.

World News

Veteran white men top list of 2017 music tours

Irish rock band U2 raked in more than 260 million euros this year from its 30th anniversary 50-date "Joshua Tree" tour.

Cult

Morocco: Visa For Music showcases Africa and Middle-East artists

The 2017 Visa For Music (VFM) has taken place in the Moroccan city of Rabat, Morocco.

Morocco

Spotlight in Rabat on African and Middle Eastern music

The Moroccan city of Rabat is hosting "Visa For Music"

Cult

Bruno Mars dominates the 2017 American Music Awards

Fans also vote to honour Keith Urban, Diana Ross, and Lady Gaga at the 43rd American Music Awards.