Virgin Music Group says it has completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with Downtown CEO Pieter van Rijn appointed as VMG Chief Operating Officer.
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Downtown x Virgin: European Commission Approval
The European Commission has approved Virgin Music Group’s acquisition of Downtown, subject to conditions. Here’s what’s confirmed and what it means next.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa partners with Arms Production Music
Downtown Music Publishing Africa has partnered with Arms Production Music to grow a human-made production music catalogue for film, TV and digital.
Downtown Music Publishing Africa partners with Beggars Music
Downtown Music Publishing Africa partners with Beggars Music to bring one of the world’s leading independent catalogues to Africa.
Welcome Back — Happy New Year 2026
Welcome back! Downtown Music Publishing Africa is back in-office for 2026. Use the right inbox for submissions, sync, production music, royalties and support.
Layydoe — The Afro-Dancehall Energy Goddess
A sharp, creator-focused spotlight on Layydoe, the Afro-dancehall artist blending Nigerian roots with Jamaican flair — and carving space for women in the genre.
Gcwalisa 2025: Durban showed up, Maskandi levelled up
We supported Khuzani at Durban’s 4th Gcwalisa Spring Picnic—days after his HAPAwards win—underscoring creator-first publishing and long-term partnership.
Anica Kiana Hits No.1 with “Not the Same”
Anica Kiana’s EP “Not the Same” tops 5FM and God Quality Radio—sleek, intimate R&B with vivid writing and hooks that linger. Stream and follow.
SAMA31 Turns Up the Heat: Top 5 Nominees Drop
SAMA31 Top 5 nominees are out: Black Motion, Kelvin Momo and Thandiswa Mazwai lead with five nods each, followed by Sjava and Goldmax on three.
