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SONY ASKS BRUSSELS FOR EMI BID APPROVAL
A CONSORTIUM led by Sony has asked Brussels to give the green light to its EMI takeover bid, which would see the record label’s music publishing business (owner of the rights to Beyonce’s music) bought by the group for $2.2bn (£1.38bn). The European Commission has until 2 April to respond. Indie music representative Impala has urged the EC to block this deal, claiming it will ruin market competition. Picture: GETTY