BMG Opens Office In The UK

BMG has moved its UK operation into new offices in London’s Paddington in order to accommodate significant growth. Commencing today (26 May) the company has brought together all of its UK staff in the Merchant Square development in Paddington Basin. The move follows its acquisition in 2014 of the Infectious and Union Square record labels as well as continuing organic growth.

BMG was founded just six-and-a-half years ago, but is already the world’s fourth biggest music publisher. In the UK it is now also the fifth biggest record company.

BMG UK EVP Alexi Cory-Smith said “Just over four years ago, there were only 12 of us in the UK. When we moved into our previous office in the West End in April 2012, we had a team of 45. Now in our new office a combination of organic growth and acquisition means we need to accommodate over 120 people.

“The new site means we can house publishing and recordings, new repertoire and catalogue, business affairs, sync, admin and finance all on one floor, reflecting the integrated approach BMG takes towards music rights management.”

BMG UK’s new address is 5 Merchant Square, London W2 1AS.

Source: BMG