January 9, 2008

Hands continues to clear out EMI old guard

Guy Hands has parted company with the chief operating officer at EMI in a review of the business which includes plans to create closer ties between the record label and his chain of Odeon and UCI cinemas. Odeon and UCI, which together form the largest operator outside North America with hundreds of screens across Europe, will be used to host live events for EMI artists. performers signed to the EMI label will be given the option of broadcasting a live concert to screens in dozens of cities. (The Telegraph)