From Warner’s EMP sell-off to Common Music’s Briegmann promotion… it’s MBW’s Weekly Spherical-Up

This week, Warner Music Group bought EMP, the German rock and steel merch retailer it acquired for $180 million in 2018, to whynow, the media and commerce firm based by Gabe Jagger.

In the meantime, Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as CEO of digital assortment society amra after greater than a decade, with COO Robin Davies lined as much as succeed him.

Elsewhere, Common Music Group promoted Frank Briegmann to Chairman & CEO of Common Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon.

Additionally this week, Sonny Takhar was named Chairman and CEO of Warner Music UK & Eire. He’ll report back to Val Blavatnik, and can take up the position in January 2027.

Plus: Japan’s Avex elevated its possession of Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Leisure to 85%, with an settlement to succeed in 100% possession over time.

Listed here are a few of our greatest headlines from the previous few days…

1. Warner sells EMP, the merch enterprise it acquired for $180M in 2018, to whynow, owned by Mick Jagger’s son Gabe Jagger

Warner Music Group has bought EMP, the Germany-based rock and steel merchandise retailer it acquired for USD $180 million in 2018.

The client is whynow, the London-headquartered media and commerce firm based by Gabe Jagger, son of Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.

MBW first reported that an EMP sale was on the playing cards in August 2025, after Warner booked a $70 million pre-tax impairment cost on what its filings known as “non-core e-tailer operations.” (MBW)

2. After greater than a decade as CEO of amra, Tomas Ericsson strikes to Chairman, as Robin Davies takes over as CEO

Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as CEO of amra.

The worldwide digital assortment society mentioned on Tuesday (September 29) that Ericsson will go away the position efficient January 1, 2027, after greater than a decade in cost.

He’ll change into Chairman of the Board at amra. (MBW)

3. Frank Briegmann promoted to Chairman & CEO of Common Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon

Common Music Group has promoted Frank Briegmann to Chairman & CEO of Common Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & Deutsche Grammophon.

The appointment, introduced on Thursday (October 1), expands the remit of Briegmann, who will proceed to report back to Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Common Music Group.

Briegmann was beforehand Chairman & CEO of Common Music Central Europe and Deutsche Grammophon. (MBW)

4. Sonny Takhar named Chairman and CEO of Warner Music UK & Eire

Sonny Takhar has been named Chairman and CEO of Warner Music UK & Eire.

Takhar will take up the position in January 2027, overseeing artistic course, artist growth, and strategic operations throughout WMG’s recorded music footprint within the UK, the world’s third-largest music market, and Eire.

Takhar will report back to Val Blavatnik, who was confirmed final week in a brand new place as Managing Director of Warner Music North America, UK & Company Growth. (MBW)

5. Avex ups possession stake in Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Leisure, with an settlement to succeed in 100% over time

Japanese leisure firm Avex Inc. has elevated its possession of S10 Leisure, the administration firm based by Brandon Silverstein.

The Tokyo-listed agency has purchased shares in S10 from Silverstein and his companions. The deal will increase Avex’s possession in S10 to 85%, with an settlement to succeed in 100% possession over time.

Avex didn’t title the promoting companions. Roc Nation has been a companion in S10’s administration enterprise alongside Silverstein since 2017. (MBW)