Music Industry
UK government scraps plan for AI training on copyrighted music following backlash
The U-turn marks a major victory for campaigners from across the sector who opposed the policy
AFEM and Downtown Present: Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Björn Ulvaeus’s Pophouse Acquires Tina Turner Music Rights Ownership
BMG remains a significant shareholder, with Pophouse buying a majority stake in a package of rights that include name, image and likeness.
Björn Sandberg named Head of Commercial Marketing at AudioSalad
Sandberg will lead AudioSalad’s artist and label marketing Source
AI regulation: US draft AI act emerges as UK government u-turns
Tennessee senator Marsha Blackburn has been one of the most engaged US politicians when it comes to music – and reforms to regulate or protect it. She’s also a loyal Republican, and both facets are reflected in the latest piece of legislation that she’s working on. It’s called The Republic Unifying
Navigating the UGC Landscape for Artists by AFEM and Downtown
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain
AFEM Addresses Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live on Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM's Ongoing Commitment to Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Universal partners with Anirudh’s Albuquerque Records, Virgin Music Group with Jass Records
Less than a month after composer-singer Anirudh Ravichander—who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema—launched his south Indian-language-focused label Albuquerque Records, Universal Music India has announced an exclusive partnership with […] The post is from Music Ally.
Premium merch, curated experiences: A new report tracks what Indian fans want
Concert-goers in India who attended shows by Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Guns N’ Roses or Travis Scott in 2025 might be familiar with the name MyFandom. That’s the enterprise who made […] The post is from Music Ally.
NH7 Weekender, UN40 festivals share attendance figures
The numbers are in for two multi-genre Indian music festivals—one that made its long-awaited return and the other that staged its debut edition—held over the past weekend. Over 20,000 people […] The post is from Music Ally.
Indian independent label Femme Music has a new jazz and classical imprint
Femme Music, an Indian independent music label dedicated entirely to female artists, has launched Tala Root Records, a new imprint for jazz and classical. Their first signing is the Jyotsna […] The post is from Music Ally.
AFEM to Host LinkedIn Live Session on BELEM Lyric Translation
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM and Downtown Launch Initiative for Women in Electronic Music
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
Iron Maiden’s ‘Burning Ambition’ Documentary Trailer Features Celebrity Cameos
The documentary arrives in cinemas in May, and charts the 50-year career of the heavy metal icons
Mel C says Spice Girls “want to do something”, but there will be no 30th reunion tour this year
"I still feel very optimistic, and I keep my fingers crossed"
Watch Jarvier Bardem, Tom Morello and more make cameos in new Iron Maiden ‘Burning Ambition’ trailer
The documentary arrives in cinemas in May, and charts the 50-year career of the heavy metal icons
Electronic Music Industry & Net Zero LinkedIn Live
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
Artist Guide to UGC Platforms
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustain