BMG - The New Music Company Email Format
MusiciansBerlin, Germany1001-5000 Employees
BMG, founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, operates in music publishing and recording, aiming to realign industry norms with fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and transparent royalties and licensing. It ranks among the largest players in the global music landscape and blends artistic talent with technology to reach audiences worldwide. The company manages a catalog of more than three million songs and recordings, including works from The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, and Blondie, and is privately owned by Bertelsmann. BMG serves songwriters, artists, and rights holders by providing publishing and recording rights management that facilitates licensing and revenue realization while emphasizing openness and fair terms. With 16 offices across 13 markets, the company operates in multiple regions and supports a broad international catalog. A recent development in June 2026 saw BMG acquiring the publishing rights of Luca Anzilotti, co-founder of Snap!, expanding its catalog through publishing acquisitions.