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A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
SGAE Reports Record Revenue for 2025
The entity closed its best year to date, driven by major tours by international acts such as AC/DC and Ed Sheeran, and local artists such as Joaquín Sabina and Aitana.
Billboard Releases Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
As ABS deals reshape the music rights landscape, KBRA says it’s rated $12.9B in music royalty-backed bonds since 2020 – but expects issuance to fall 25% in 2026
The music ABS market has more than tripled in size in just three years, says new KBRA report Source
SGAE Achieves Record Revenue of $457 Million in 2025
The entity closed its best year to date, driven by major tours by international acts such as AC/DC and Ed Sheeran, and local artists such as Joaquín Sabina and Aitana.
George Clinton Sues Universal Music Over Alleged Royalty Freeze
The funk legend says UMG is unfairly pausing all of his royalties because of litigation over his catalog.
George Clinton Sues Universal Music Over Alleged Royalty Freeze: ‘Financially Crippling’
The funk legend says UMG is unfairly pausing all of his royalties because of litigation over his catalog.
George Clinton sues UMG, alleging over $1.1M in royalties have been withheld for more than three years
Complaint accuses UMG of breach of contract Source
Tencent Music completes $2.4B acquisition of audio platform Ximalaya
Ximalaya is one of China's largest podcasting and audiobooks platforms Source
Chrome Hearts Clothing Drops Neil Young Lawsuit
The Los Angeles brand that shares its name with Young’s band has voluntarily dropped its trademark infringement claim
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Sounds Market: Discount On Your First Purchase
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Spotify scraps new ‘Premium Lite’ tier in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa – while slashing standard Premium prices
The Premium Standard plan has been reduced in multiple markets, Source
Metric Consolidation in the Techno Sector: Analyzing the KUKO Surge
KUKO’s 16% growth in Spotify followers highlights a period of significant audience acquisition, positioning the techno artist as a key figure to watch as they surpass 52,000 followers.
Management Team for Justice and Gesaffelstein Invests in Emerging Markets
The program's strategic advisory board includes several senior executives from the French music business Source
Ocean Sleeper Signs Global Record Deal
Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at BMG, called Ocean Sleeper "one of Australian heavy music's best kept secrets"
Colbert's Final 'Late Show' Guests Announced
The host shocked the industry last summer by announcing that the show had been cancelled after 33 years
Ocean Sleeper Signs Global Record Deal
Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at BMG, called Ocean Sleeper "one of Australian heavy music's best kept secrets"
Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg among guests for Stephen Colbert’s final week on ‘The Late Show’
The host shocked the industry last summer by announcing that the show had been cancelled after 33 years
Ocean Sleeper Signs Global Record Deal
Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at BMG, called Ocean Sleeper "one of Australian heavy music's best kept secrets"