Hold on to your headphones! Global Records, the supercharged indie music company from Romania, is making waves and shaking up the scene worldwide. With a jaw-dropping 40 billion streams across every platform, they've exploded from just 2 billion in 2021. That's some serious playlist power!
And it's not just about streams. These music moguls are seeing their revenue skyrocket, hitting around €65 million ($75 million) in 2025 with plans to keep the cash flow growing bigger every year. Remember when they were making just $17 million back in 2022? Talk about a glow-up!
From icons like INNA and Minelli to the hits of Carla’s Dreams and Antonia, Global Records isn't just riding the streaming wave. They're forming a massive 'entertainment ecosystem' that's all about recorded music, live gigs, brand collabs, and even film and TV magic, thanks to their visionary founder, Ștefan Lucian.
One of their coolest creations? Beach, Please! – the ultimate urban music festival in Costinești, Romania. With over half-a-million party-goers making it one of Europe’s biggest festy gains, and sizzling line-ups featuring the likes of Travis Scott and A$AP Rocky, Beach, Please! is THE spot to be.
But wait, there's more! In 2024, they locked in a major deal by snagging a chunk of Honua Music in LA, the home of hits by stars like The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. Plus, the Paris-based Believe is all-in with 25% equity of this Romanian leader, showing their commitment to something huge.
Central and Eastern Europe are buzzing, with Romania leading as a top music market despite the big guns. Global Records’ strategies prove there's a mega music vibe out here that can’t be ignored.
With massive impact from France to Turkey and a brand new artist development camp, the Global Records Academy, we're hyped to see what this indie hero does next! 🎵