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# Island EMI
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/island-emi/
- Published: 2024-07-09T15:07:49.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-09T15:08:08.000Z
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, Music

News just in that Universal Music Group in the UK is merging Island and EMI as part of restructure. A memo from [CEO & chairman David Joseph](https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/universal-uk-combines-emi-and-island-as-part-of-restructuring-launches-audience-media-division/090106?ref=protein.xyz), unveils the “supercharging” of the UK labels at Universal as a plan for the “next phase of our company’s growth”. The shake-up will mean the combination of legendary labels Island and EMI as Island EMI Label Group, alongside the newly formed Polydor Label Group, which will incorporate a “reimagined” Capitol and 0207 Def Jam.

Feels like they're prioritising their back catalogue over new artists, so will be interesting to see how this plays out. Either way, this also means a round of layoffs, so our hearts go out to those affected. 

Source: [Music Week](https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/universal-uk-combines-emi-and-island-as-part-of-restructuring-launches-audience-media-division/090106?ref=protein.xyz)