As a voice for performers and featured artists across Europe, we at the International Artist Organisation (IAO) are deeply concerned about UMG’s accelerating acquisition strategy — consolidating control over distribution, publishing, and artist services.
This isn’t just another merger. It threatens competition, diversity, and artist choice in the music ecosystem.
We stand with independent voices calling on the EU to act now.
Artists deserve a fair, open, and pluralistic market — not one gatekeeper.
We urge the @EU_Commission and national regulators to fully investigate the #UMG #Downtown deal.
#FairMusicEurope #StopMonopolies #SupportArtists #IAO #PerformerRights #UMGwatch #IndependentMusicMatters