FUGA, the world’s leading full-service B2B music distributor owned by Downtown Music Holdings, has announced a global delivery platform services deal with Beggars Group, the legendary independent label group home to 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young.

Director Tamaki Yamashita to lead 10 strong team. FUGA’s clients to benefit from access to an additional 15 Japanese DSPs. FUGA’s global digital distribution platform localised for Japan’s three writing systems – Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana. FUGA’s CEO Pieter van Rijn and COO Christiaan Kröner join SPACE SHOWER FUGA Inc board.

Agrees strategic label and distribution partnership with ONE Sights Music. Follows deals with Superstar Media, CloudKid and COLORSxSTUDIOS. Keplin appointed Business Development & Marketing Manager, Germany. To celebrate with showcase and live performances at this year’s Reeperbahn Festival.

Gareth Mellor joins in newly created role as Global Head of B2B Marketing. Connie Chow appointed as Marketing Strategy Manager for Dance / Electronic in February.