Universal Music Philippines has announced the launch of Island Records Philippines.
The new label division is intended to help domestic acts to achieve both local and global success.
Warner Music Group has named Eric Wong as president & chief marketing officer, Warner Recorded Music.
Wong, who is currently COO of Island Records, will continue to be based ...
Universal Music Enterprises has appointed Katina Bynum to the position of EVP of East Coast labels, urban.
In this newly created role, Bynum will work closely with UMe’s division’s senior ...
Fresh from receiving The Strat at this year's Music Week Awards, Darcus Beese has spoken about his plans to help UK artists conquer the US.
The Island Records US ...
When Darcus Beese picked up the music industry’s highest honour – the Music Week Strat Award – last week, the list of artists paying tribute was long and illustrious.
U2, ...
Island Records has a “super-solid” partnership with the US label under newly-appointed president Darcus Beese, Alex Boateng has told Music Week.
While the UK label maintains its affiliation ...
It’s the end of an era at Island UK today, and the start of another at Island US, as Darcus Beese officially takes the helm at the American version ...
After almost 30 years at Island Records in the UK, Darcus Beese is heading to the US to head up the American label.
Beese, one of the best-known and most ...
There’s a new British invasion in the USA... While Ed Sheeran and Adele have taken control of the US charts, a bunch of executives have sneaked their way to the ...
David Massey – president & CEO of Island Records US and one of the most high-profile British expats in the American business – has praised the UK biz as vital ...