Virgin Music Group acquires Downtown Music Holdings to expand global support for independent artists. Virgin Music Group adquiere Downtown Music Holdings para expandir el apoyo global a artistas independientes.

Virgin Music Group has acquired Downtown Music Holdings, integrating its platforms like CD Baby and SongTrust into its global network. Virgin Music Group ha adquirido Downtown Music Holdings, integrando sus plataformas como CD Baby y SongTrust a su red global. Pieter van Rijn, Downtown’s CEO since 2025, becomes COO of Virgin Music Group. Pieter van Rijn, CEO de Downtown desde 2025, se convierte en COO de Virgin Music Group. The deal aims to expand support for independent artists worldwide by combining Downtown’s services with Virgin’s resources. El acuerdo tiene como objetivo expandir el apoyo a artistas independientes en todo el mundo combinando los servicios de Downtown con los recursos de Virgin. Former Chairman Nat Bergman will serve in an advisory role. El expresidente Nat Bergman desempeñará un papel asesor. Downtown, founded in 2007, serves over four million creators across 145 countries. Downtown, fundada en 2007, atiende a más de cuatro millones de creadores en 145 países. Virgin Music Group pledged to uphold Downtown’s values while enhancing its global reach. Virgin Music Group se comprometió a defender los valores de Downtown y a mejorar su alcance global.