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Backstage Legal Discount for AFEM Members
Mention the password AFEM15 and send a screenshot of your AFEM member page.
AFEM Health Group Webinar on Teamwork
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market's Circular Economy Success
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
AFEM Addresses Finding Representation for DJs and Producers
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.
AFEM Offers Guidance for Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
Sharing practical tips and tricks on how to navigate the week, insights into the official programming and opportunities on offer.
Anya Bennett Discusses Show Cancellation Insurance
Anya Bennett, Broker Support Account Handler at Howden Music takes on the cover most artists only think about once a show has already fallen through.
AFEM's AI Initiatives Garnering Industry Press Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
Art Garfunkel Postpones UK Tour Due to Respiratory Infection
“My heart is broken that I must postpone these performances”
Art Garfunkel postpones UK tour after being diagnosed with respiratory infection
“My heart is broken that I must postpone these performances”
CMU's Standout Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Tooth, untitled (halo), Basht, Slayyyter + strongboi
Grok Bot Integrates Suno AI Music Models
Suno does not currently offer an official public API. MBW reported in July that the company was exploring the launch of one. Source
Live Nation Faces Lawsuits After Data Breach
Live Nation's statement came five days after Ticketmaster customers across the US ran into problems with ticket transfers. Source
Spotify Expands Audiobooks and Revenue
Spotify said more than 750 million people will be able to stream or buy books on its platform once the rollout is complete. Source
Live Nation Refinances Debt
The new notes will retire the $1.2 billion of 6.5% debt Live Nation raised in May 2020, during the pandemic concert shutdown. Source
Warner Chappell Chair and CEO Guy Moot Joins NMPA Board
The NMPA announced Moot's appointment a week after he became sole chair of Warner Chappell on October 1. Source
Drake, BTS, and Stray Kids Sit Out 2027 Awards
Sources told Billboard that the rapper did not submit any songs from Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour to the Recording Academy. Source
Suno Hires Ticketmaster's Michael Chua to Lead Live Music Operations
In the role, Chua will lead the AI music company's live music operations, which include concert discovery platform Songkick. Source
ADÉLA Makes Her Case For Pop Stardom at Sold-Out Los Angeles Show
LA wouldn't be LA without ... the immigrants," the "Ain't in LA" singer declared at her first sold-out show at the Fonda Theatre.
Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Top GMA Dove Awards Winners
The ceremony, held in Nashville, also featured a tribute to Dolly Parton by Amy Grant and Natalie Grant.
Phil Wickham, Josiah Queen, Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Top GMA Dove Awards Winners
The ceremony, held in Nashville, also featured a tribute to Dolly Parton by Amy Grant and Natalie Grant.