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The industry saw a higher-than-normal number of big-money mergers, acquisitions, investments and capital raises in the first six months of the year.
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The biggest music deals of 2026 so far are rounded up, from BMG's acquisition of Concord to Sony's purchase of Recognition Music.
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The industry saw a higher-than-normal number of big-money mergers, acquisitions, investments and capital raises in the first six months of the year.
Universal Music Spinoff Illustration
Dan Woodger/Billboard
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