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Warner Chappell Music France, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, today announces the appointment of Michèle Domi as Senior Artistic Director.  She will be based in the company’s Paris office and report to its Managing Director Matthieu Tessier.
 
Michèle Domi started her career as an A&R Assistant, before becoming Artistic Director at Universal Music Publishing France, then going on to be named Artistic Director for Capitol Records.
 
She founded her own company, Fix It Music Agency, in 2017 and acted as an artist manager and independent music consultant.
 
Domi has contributed to the career development of artists including Axel Tony, Florent Pagny and Indila.  She has also signed songwriters such as Nazim, the hitmaker Skalp and Tal, as well as signing an administration deal with El Editions, leading to the company co-publishing the work of singer-songwriter Vianney.
 
Matthieu Tessier says: “Michèle is an experienced Artistic Director who has regularly demonstrated her creative flair and commitment to career development in both publishing and record labels.  I’m sure she’ll perfectly integrate with the team, manage our roster of artists, songwriters and beatmakers, as well as sign exciting new projects.”
 
Michèle Domi adds: “It’s a great pleasure to join the team at Warner Chappell Music France and to continue to develop the careers of talented songwriters and contribute to the renown of their work.  I’m very excited and honoured to share my experience with a company that has both stimulating challenges and inspiring ambitions.  I’d like to sincerely thank Matthieu Tessier and his predecessor Caroline Molko for their confidence.”
 
Michèle Domi joins the present A&R team at Warner Chappell Music France, which is comprised of Joris Auffret, Valentin Zucca and Jerôme Brucker.

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26 Nov 2025 | Press release

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26 Nov 2025 | Press release

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26 Nov 2025 | Press release

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26 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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25 Nov 2025 | Press release

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24 Nov 2025 | Press release

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24 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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21 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

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20 Nov 2025 | Press release

Impala responds to news that the EC will issue a formal objection to UMG’s proposed Downtown acquisition

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25 Nov 2025

  • EC sends UMG its statement of objections to Downtown acquisition (see News)

24 Nov 2025

  • 20 years of Spotify — who’s winning, losing and making money? (see Features)

21 Nov 2025

  • The future of labels: Shifting sands (see Comment)

20 Nov 2025

  • Robert Kyncl on Udio deal: Growing the value of music for artists and songwriters (see News)

  • Ticket touts’ worst nightmare has finally come true (see Comment)

19 Nov 2025

  • Universal's bid for Downtown is set to be hit by a formal warning from European Union watchdogs (see Business)

18 Nov 2025

  • Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown (see News)

  • Some answers to Haven's 'I Run' chart-excluded track (see News)

17 Nov 2025

  • "Without competition, the free market becomes a monopoly" (see Opinion)

14 Nov 2025

  • What are pop-up shows teaching us about building fandom in 2025? (see Analysis)

13 Nov 2025

  • How much AI will audiences accept in music and movies? (see Analysis)

  • Stars urge Kier Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites (see News)

12 Nov 2025

  • Report reveals UK music industry contributes record £8bn to UK economy. (see Reports)

  • Deezer publishes survey on AI music (see Reports)