Music groups BMG and Concord to merge in $14bn deal
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
BMG and Concord announce a transformative $14 billion merger to create a formidable music industry powerhouse. The newly combined entity will operate as an independent competitor challenging the dominance of the Big Three record labels. This strategic consolidation strengthens both companies' portfolios across artist management, publishing rights, and catalog ownership, positioning them to negotiate better terms with streaming platforms and expand global market reach.
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Music groups BMG and Concord to merge in $14bn deal
Combined company will aim to take on record industry’s three major players
