Music Industry
Catalogue is key factor in UK’s most-streamed artists for 2025
Coldplay’s last studio album came out in October 2024. Dua Lipa’s came out in May that year. Arctic Monkeys’ last long-player was released in October 2022. And Calvin Harris’s came out in August 2024. Why are we reeling off the most-recent album release-dates for British artists? Because these were
K-Pop’s ‘Big Four’ to collaborate on Fanomenon music festival
South Korean agencies Hybe, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment compete fiercely when it comes to developing and breaking K-Pop artists. But they are also collaborating with a view to the bigger global picture. Maeil Business reported on their latest work as part of the music gr
Music Makers Call for PRS Improvements and Transparency
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songw
Applications open for 2026 edition of IPRS’ Soundscapes of India
Apart from the presence of Katseye’s Lara Raj, Coachella—which programmed Arooj Aftab and Raveena in 2022; Ali Sethi, Diljit Dosanjh, Jai Paul, Jai Wolf and Joy Crookes in 2023; AP […] The post is from Music Ally.
Live Nation loses its antitrust lawsuit – so what happens next?
When Live Nation settled with the US Department of Justice a few days into its antitrust trial last month, the expectation was that it would reach a similar settlement with the state attorneys general who were also suing it. It did not, despite setting aside a $280m settlement fund for that exact pu
Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “fair and transparent” after payment campaign launched
The campaign aims to combat the “crippling bills” and “black holes” of unclaimed money, and MVT have reaffirmed they “are not trying to reduce songwriter royalties”, but “ensure that the correct songwriters are paid” The post Council Of Music Makers echo calls for PRS to make “improvements” and be “
AFEM to Participate in IMS Ibiza 2026
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
Warner Chappell Music signs Grammy winner Claudia Brant to global publishing deal
Grammy-winning songwriter formalizes expanded partnership with WCM as company deepens ties to Latin repertoire and writer development. Source
Gaana is partnering with “artist-empowerment” platform Fenix360
In the great Indian audio-streaming service shake-up that has seen the shutting down of Resso (2024), Wynk Music (2024) and Hungama Music (2025), Gaana has stood out for sticking around […] The post is from Music Ally.
Concord has entered a strategic partnership with Steven Victor's Victor Victor Worldwide (VVW) to enhance its presence in the hip-hop market. VVW has a track record of launching successful artists like Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God.
VVW has launched the careers of artists including Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God. Source
AFEM will participate in International Music Summit (IMS) Ibiza in April, focusing on current industry conversations. Originally reported by AFEM.
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
AFEM announces participation in International Music Summit Ibiza
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.
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Live Nation Loses Antitrust Trial, Future Uncertain
As the dust settles on a jury's antitrust verdict against Live Nation, Billboard unpacks what's next in the high-stakes legal battle.
Live Nation Lost Its Monopoly Trial. What’s Next — and Could Ticketmaster Really Be Sold?
As the dust settles on a jury's antitrust verdict against Live Nation, Billboard unpacks what's next in the high-stakes legal battle.
TAEMIN on Being First Korean Male K-Pop Soloist to Perform at Coachella & More | Billboard News
We caught up with TAEMIN at weekend one of Coachella 2026 where he shares how he feels about being the first male K-Pop soloist to ever play Coachella and being honored at the Grammy Museum. Tetris Kelly: I don’t think anybody at Coachella looks as good as you. Thank you! I love the style. Man, […]
Industry Reacts to Live Nation Antitrust Verdict
Orgs representing venues, artists and more are weighing in on Wednesday's historic verdict, which found that the concert giant violated antitrust laws.
Live Nation Verdict Reactions: Industry Stakeholders Sound Off (UPDATING)
Orgs representing venues, artists and more are weighing in on Wednesday's historic verdict, which found that the concert giant violated antitrust laws.
AFEM Engages in Miami Music Week Activities
As Miami Music Week (MMW) returns, AFEM will be on the ground supporting a programme of gatherings that connect our global community.
AFEM to Participate in International Music Summit Ibiza
We’re looking forward to returning to International Music Summit Ibiza this April, with a programme that reflects the conversations shaping our sector right now.