Festivals & Events
Fan in Banana Costume Attacked at End It Show
The frontman offered the setlist to whoever was willing to “strip” the banana suit off the fan
Olivia Rodrigo Experienced Anxiety Before Glastonbury Set
Luckily, once she started singing, a wave of calm swept over her.
Olivia Rodrigo Says She Had a Full-On ‘Anxiety Attack’ Before 2025 Glastonbury Festival Set: ‘I Don’t Know If I’m Ready’
Luckily, once she started singing, a wave of calm swept over her.
Deezer debuts ‘AI music detector’ for playlists… on all DSPs
Deezer continues to lean in hard to its technology for detecting AI-generated music – and then generating headlines about its scale. The latest example being an ‘AI music detector’ for people’s playlists, even if they use rival streaming services. Pitched with the question “how much AI music is ther
Played By Humans is verifying ‘human artistry in an AI age’
Label and live music company Jazz Is Dead is up to something interesting: and it’s all about trying to protect the human musicians who make jazz (and other genres) in the face of AI. It has launched an initiative called ‘Played By Humans’ that “verifies human artistry in an AI age with an authentica
FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies: Here’s How to Watch Shakira, Katy Perry & Others Perform Live Online
Spread across two days, the opening ceremonies take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States starting on Thursday (June 11).
Owen Kiernan on navigating digital music saturation
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Paul McCartney discusses 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane'
The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees
Wu-Tang Clan Deliver High-Energy Performance at NBA Finals Halftime Show
They broke out fiery renditions of 'Wu‐Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit’, ‘Method Man’, ‘C.R.E.A.M.’ and more
Paul McCartney Defends 'Momma Gets By' Lyrics, Praises Strong Women
The Beatles icon was speaking to comedian Rob Brydon about his Number One album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ onstage at London’s Roundhouse, where he also paid tribute to the late Rob Reiner The post Pa
Paul McCartney defends lyrics to ‘Momma Gets By’: “There’s a lot of strong women out there”
The Beatles icon was speaking to comedian Rob Brydon about his Number One album ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ onstage at London’s Roundhouse, where he also paid tribute to the late Rob Reiner The post Paul McCartney defends lyrics to ‘Momma Gets By’: “There’s a lot of strong women out there” appeared f
RARE Entity, the venture group co-founded by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, takes stake in Simon Cowell-backed livestreaming platform Lounges.tv
Cowell bought a stake in Lounges.tv in 2023 Source
NMPA strikes Udio and Klay AI deals and reveals US revenues
We’ve seen a growing slate of deals between major labels and AI-music companies that include the former’s publishing arms. Now US music-publishers body the NMPA has announced two of its own agreements: with Udio and Klay. The deals were revealed by CEO David Israelite at the NMPA’s annual meeting y
“You’re supposed to be a big pop producer, give me some pop!”: We just got a track-by-track breakdown of The Boys of Dungeon Lane with Paul McCartney himself - here's what he had to say
The event, at London’s legendary Roundhouse was packed to the rafters with Paul’s devotees
Watch Wu-Tang Clan bring the ruckus for NBA finals halftime show
They broke out fiery renditions of 'Wu‐Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit’, ‘Method Man’, ‘C.R.E.A.M.’ and more
UMG launches Def Jam Recordings North Africa headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco
Universal says the launch will increase access, reach, and opportunity for North African hip-hop artists on a global stage Source
AFEM Health Roundtable: Tinnitus and Hearing Health
On Tuesday 5 May, AFEM hosts a public roundtable on tinnitus and hearing health for the electronic music industry. Two guests bring direct, lived and professional experience to a candid, practical con
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: From DJ Set to Live Show – Building a Scalable Live Performance
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Mick Jagger Plays Impromptu Pub Gig in Oxford
The Rolling Stones frontman performed traditional song ‘Handsome Molly’, which he also covered on his 1993 solo album ‘Wandering Spirit’
“Say goodbye to unravelling cables, trip hazards on stage, and restricted movement”: The t-bone launch new series of wireless mics
The 300 series can run six systems simultaneously