Music Business
Label and live firm Shake It Africa launches with global ambitions
Ugandan-born artist Jon Muq has partnered with veteran music executive Kevin Wommack to launch Shake It Africa, a new record label and live entertainment company. The post is from Music Ally.
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe Distribute for Tonherd
Tonherd is described as a "full-service, end-to-end music company offering everything from songwriting and production to release." Source
AFEM Industry Insider Call: After the Algorithm
This session is designed to give AFEM members practical ideas they can apply immediately, whether they are shaping artist strategy, developing content plans, or thinking about more durable ways to rea
AFEM, YOYAKU, SACEM, CLIP: Understanding the Life of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
BMG Sees 5 Percent Revenue Rise in First Half of 2026
The company, which announced in April it will acquire Concord, said it has invested a record amount into music rights catalogs.
BMG’s organic revenue grew 8.1% YoY in H1 2026; Concord merger now due to close in Q3
BMG saw its revenue grow by 4.9% YoY to EUR €444 million (USD $518M) in the first half of 2026. On an organic basis – which strips out the impact of acquisitions, disposals, and currency effects – BMG‘s revenue was up 8.1% YoY in the period. That’s according to new interim figures from BMG and … Con
Warner Music Austria and ADA Central Europe strike distribution and studio deal with Vienna indie label Tonherd
Tonherd is described as a "full-service, end-to-end music company offering everything from songwriting and production to release." Source
AFEM Signs EMMA-Led Call for Meaningful Consent in AI Music Deals
AFEM has signed the EMMA-led joint industry statement calling for artists and songwriters to retain meaningful consent, control, transparency and fair compensation in AI music deals.
Understanding the Life of an Electronic Music Release
Designed for artists, labels and music professionals, the session will trace the full lifecycle of an electronic music release.
Member Feature: TicketSwap
Our latest Member Feature is now live, featuring Aron Farkas, International Growth Manager at TicketSwap: Europe’s leading ethical secondary ticketing marketplace, bringing fans and experiences togeth
Frances Shillito advocates for a new approach to safeguarding in the music industry
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
Members Voices: Frances Shillito – Zero Tolerance Is Not A Safeguarding Strategy
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastructure available to deliver it. In this Members Voices she sets out what the research shows, what cha
Music Industry Mourns Passing of Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Live Nation and Antitrust Case
The Wall Street Journal has published a report into the role of Donald Trump and the White House in pressuring the US Department Of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. The rep
Dolly Parton Tributes
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Live Nation Hired Trump Lawyer Amid DOJ Antitrust Case
The Wall Street Journal has published a report into the role of Donald Trump and the White House in pressuring the US Department Of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation. The rep
Music Industry Mourns Dolly Parton
The music industry has paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday. Sony says Parton was “a monumental talent and trailblazer”, agent Neil Warnock notes that “she started with a vision and never
Court Allows UMG and Sony's Piracy Claims Against Suno AI
However, the judge denied the labels’ separate bid to add 61,026 recordings to the 560 already in suit Source
Judge clears UMG and Sony to accuse Suno of pirating YouTube via ‘stream ripping’ to train its AI
However, the judge denied the labels’ separate bid to add 61,026 recordings to the 560 already in suit Source
SOCAN acquires CMRRA, consolidating Canadian music rights licensing
SOCAN, the performing rights society for Canadian songwriters, has bought CMRRA, Canada’s mechanical rights organisation. It means performing rights and mechanical rights will be licensed via one soci