UMG's Curve Divestment Plan for Downtown Deal
Update: 2025-12-17
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Universal Music Groups acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings faces scrutiny from the European Commission due to potential data access concerns. UMG proposes divesting Curve, a royalty and rights management platform, to address these worries. However, the independent music community, including IMPALA and the One Hundred Voices campaign, oppose the deal, citing competition and data access issues. The Commission is set to decide by February 2026.
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