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BMG has confirmed plans to relocate its global headquarters to the top floor of Berlin’s Lumina building in early 2027, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the city while upgrading its global base of operations.
The move will place the music company inside the former Galeries Lafayette building on Friedrichstrasse, just a short distance from its current Berlin offices. BMG has signed a lease with real estate firm Tishman Speyer, which is overseeing the transformation of the Jean Nouvel–designed landmark into a modern, sustainability-focused workspace.
BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld described the relocation as a milestone for the company, positioning Lumina as a next-generation headquarters designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and flexible ways of working, while maintaining strong ties to Berlin.
“This iconic Berlin building provides a prestigious, next-generation workspace that truly reflects our ways of working as a global music company with a strong commitment to Berlin,” he stated.
The renovated building is defined by its glass-heavy architecture, designed to maximize natural light while preserving the structure’s original character. The project is targeting multiple environmental and technology certifications, including LEED, WELL, and WiredScore. Once completed, the site will offer shared event spaces, extensive cycling facilities, and a rooftop garden overlooking Friedrichstrasse. Construction is expected to conclude in the first quarter of 2027.
The headquarters move follows BMG’s recent brand overhaul under its “BMG Next” strategy and comes amid continued expansion across its music business. The company recently extended and broadened its direct publishing partnership with TikTok, securing improved data access and reporting around how its catalog performs on the platform.
Financially, BMG reported a modest decline in organic revenue in the first half of 2025, alongside a notable improvement in profitability driven by a pullback from lower-margin activities. That period also included significant dealmaking, with multiple catalog acquisitions contributing to more than €1.2 billion invested in music rights since 2021. The buying continued into the second half of the year, highlighted by the acquisition of Jason Aldean’s catalog and a broader multi-artist rights deal valued at $250 million.
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