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Marcus Mumford & Carey Mulligan Raised $7.65 Million For Children in War Zones at Annual Wassail Benefit Charity Show
Sunday's (Oct. 4) first L.A. edition of the fundraiser featured performances from Mumford & Sons, Brandi Carlile, Sierra Ferrell and Jensen McRae.
UMG says south-east Asia is ‘one of the key epicentres for global virality’
Universal Music Group has been making south-east Asia a strategic priority for some time now. The company’s AMEA CEO Adam Granite has been talking about trends in the region at the Music Matters 2026 conference in Singapore. The post is from Music Ally.
Fender revamps its website with AI tool and more artist content
Fender has been more than just a maker of instruments for some time now. In the last decade we’ve written about its moves in music education, its Fender Studio music-making app and its Fender Next artist-development program for example. The post is from Music Ally.
TikTok launches an external ad network across nearly 400k apps
TikTok has been making a splash with some announcements at Advertising Week New York 2026, and while they’re not directly music-related, they’re worth taking in if you’re doing marketing on the platform. The post is from Music Ally.
Adriana Sein joins Believe as President, Americas
Exec most recently served as SVP & Global Head of Artist & Market Development at WMG's ADA Source
The MLC has paid out more than $4.2bn to songwriters and publishers to date – and will begin market share distributions of unmatched and unclaimed royalties in April 2027
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) has distributed more than USD $4.2 billion in total royalties to songwriters and publishers since launching operations in January 2021. The Nashville-headquartered organization confirmed the figure at its Annual Membership Meeting last Tuesday (September
The MLC has paid out more than $4.2B to songwriters and publishers to date – and will begin market share distributions of unmatched and unclaimed royalties in April 2027
Nashville-headquartered org confirmed the figure at its Annual Membership Meeting last Tuesday (September 29) Source
AFEM Health Group Addresses Team Dynamics in Electronic Music
An online public webinar examining how the sector can create healthier, more collaborative and more resilient ways of working.
Sounds Market Promotes Circular Economy in DJ Equipment
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
DJ & Producer Union: Securing an Agent
A practical conversation about finding an agent and building a successful artist-agent relationship.
Navigating 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 on Contingency Planning for Live Events
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.
Paul McCartney thinks that Lennon “expected more” from him in the early 70s
Lennon was often dismissive of his old partner’s solo work
EarthQuaker Devices Towers review
DOD builds on the legacy of its Rubberneck with a new analogue delay that’s sure to get your attention
Levi Seacer Jr on his unforgettable first rehearsal as Prince's guitarist
Sonny T was going to play bass. Levi Seacer Jr was super excited to move onto guitar. He brought all his pedals... He should have left them at home
Susie Cave is custom designing Phoebe Bridgers’ wardrobe for ‘The Lost Tour’
“It has been a real privilege to create these dresses for her and to see them come to life on stage”
Aerosmith Tease First Live Show in More Than Three Years With ‘& Friends’ Hollywood Bowl Gigs
Singer Steven Tyler and rock photographer Ross Halfin promise all will be revealed today (Oct. 6).
Believe Appoints Adriana Sein as President of Americas
Sein previously served as senior vp & global head of artist & market development at ADA.
Aerosmith Tease First Live Show in More Than Three Years With ‘& Friends’ Hollywood Bowl Gigs
Singer Steven Tyler and rock photographer Ross Halfin promise all will be revealed today (Oct. 6).
Susie Cave is custom designing Phoebe Bridgers’ wardrobe for ‘The Lost Tour’
“It has been a real privilege to create these dresses for her and to see them come to life on stage”