Music Industry
Brighton Music Conference 2026 announced
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Fri
Next-gen labels: new models, new ideas and, yes, some AI
One of the main strands at our Music Ally NEXT conference this June is ‘next-gen labels’. Here are some notable recent examples.
Viagogo wants UK government to rethink ticketing-reform plans
We reported yesterday on the disappointment within the UK’s music industry about the country’s planned crackdown on ticket touting being shunted into the long grass. Other opinions are available. Secondary-ticketing platform Viagogo is hoping that the delay will be an opportunity for the government
Brighton Music Conference 2026
AFEM returns to Brighton Music Conference from 20 to 22 May 2026 with four panels, a welcome mixer, members dinner and the return of Meet the Experts. Ten industry leaders join Meet the Experts on Friday 22 May at Lazy Fin, with one-to-one sessions across rights, sync, marketing, label management, A
Music Tech Pitch Competition for Electronic Labels
Feedback is Music Technology UK's recurring pitch competition for music tech founders. AFEM is teaming up with MTUK on this one to put electronic music labels and publishers at the centre of the room.
Beatport Connect NYC Conference Announced
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
The Ozcillex Surge: Analyzing adrien’s Rising Engagement Metrics
French artist adrien sees a notable 18% spike in Spotify followers, signaling a concentrated growth trend within the Ozcillex label environment.
“The algorithm-based way that social media functions now is destroying the music industry”: Lizzo claims it’s the reason you don’t know about her new album
It’s not her fault, she insists
Spotify scraps Premium Lite tier for India, scales back Standard plan prices
Spotify has removed the Premium Lite tier from its subscriptions offerings in India. Premium Lite, which was priced at Rs139 (approx. $1.45) per month and got subscribers ad-free listening with […] The post is from Music Ally.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Back Catalogue to Warners for $300 Million
Deal is separate to their publishing rights sale of 2021
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rides to No. 1 on ARIA Chart
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” which ascends to the summit some six months after its release.
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Rides to No. 1 on ARIA Chart
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” which ascends to the summit some six months after its release.
Give It Away? No – the Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their back catalogue to Warners for $300 million
Deal is separate to their publishing rights sale of 2021
Gallagher Brothers and Paul McCartney Rank High on Music Rich List
The Oasis siblings make their debut on the list thanks to the Live '25 reunion tour, clocking up a net worth of £375million
George Barakat announces new single I Will Save You on Beatskip Dance
Canadian artist George Barakat is set to release a new electronic single titled "I Will Save You" through the Beatskip Dance label on May 15, 2026.
Noel and Liam Gallagher, Paul McCartney, the Eavis family among wealthiest names in music in Sunday Times rich list
The Oasis siblings make their debut on the list thanks to the Live '25 reunion tour, clocking up a net worth of £375million
Anastacia Gets Down to Funny Business For Australian Comedy Show ‘Urzila’: Watch
The U.S. singer and songwriter makes an hilarious cameo in the new Australian comedy series Urzila.
Anastacia Gets Down to Funny Business For Australian Comedy Show ‘Urzila’: Watch
The U.S. singer and songwriter makes an hilarious cameo in the new Australian comedy series Urzila.
Beatport Connect Announces Music Conference in Brooklyn
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca
Beatport Connect Conference in Brooklyn
Beatport Connect comes to New York on Friday 12 June, taking over Refuge in Brooklyn for a full day of panels, workshops and a networking mixer with the artists, labels and industry voices building ca