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Published on Mar 12, 2025

UK trade recorded music revenues topped $1.9bn in 2024

The United Kingdom’s recorded music trade (wholesale) revenues rose 4.8% year over year in 2024 to GBP £1.49 billion, according to new data from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). That equates to USD $1.903 billion at the average exchange rate for …

Source: Music Business Worldwide - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Genre Report: Can the Ambient Music Boom Withstand AI?

This analysis is part of Billboard’s music technology newsletter Machine Learnings. Sign up for Machine Learnings, and other Billboard newsletters for free here. What is ambient? If you take genre pioneer Brian Eno’s word for it, it is music designed to be …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Women Are Still Vastly Underrepresented as Music Executives, USC Annenberg Study Finds

The percentage of women in senior executive positions across the music industry has not sufficiently improved, according to a new study by Dr. Stacy L. Smith and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. In comparison to 2021, there was no increase in the …

Source: Variety - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Plans for Newcastle Quayside to become home to 'world class' music recording studio

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A historic building on the Newcastle Quayside is set to become home to a “world class” music studio. The Coronation Building, which is owned by the Live Theatre, …

Source: NewcastleWorld - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Spotify Paid Over $4.5 Billion to Music Publishers Over the Last Two Years, So Why Are Songwriters Struggling?

Spotify announced earlier this year that it paid out a record $10 billion-plus to the music industry in 2024, bringing its total to nearly $60 billion since its inception in 2006. The company — the world’s largest paid music-subscription service by a wide …

Source: Variety - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

White Men Continue to Dominate Music Executive Leadership Ranks: USC Annenberg Study

The landscape for top music executives remains overwhelmingly white and male, according to a new report by USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, which notes that representation at the highest levels of the music industry have remained minimal despite …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Is Concord About to Acquire Stem? The Leaks Are Wildly Divergent

Photo Credit: Stem Trade publications including Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Music Business Worldwide are all reporting that Concord is in advanced talks with Stem. The content of those talks is currently unknown, with each of these publications …

Source: Digital Music News - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Spikes Asia live judging underway in Vietnam

Live judging has begun this week as part of Spikes Asia, APAC’s most prestigious and sought-after Award for creativity and marketing effectiveness. More than 80 jurors, representing some of the most highly-esteemed creative leaders from across Asia Pacific …

Source: Campaign Asia - Center-left
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Blake Shelton On The Explosion of New Country Artists: ‘I Know About Maybe 40% Of The Artists That Are On A Chart’

“It is just crazy to try to keep up with it,” he admits. Blake Shelton has enjoyed the kind of career many artists can only dream of having. He’s won numerous accolades, including CMA Entertainer of the Year, he’s charted 29 No.1 hits at country radio, and …

Source: Country Now - Tennessee - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Concord in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stem

Concord is an advanced talks to acquire music distributor Stem, according to multiple sources close to the talks. Los Angeles-based Stem is a 10-year-old digital distributor that gives independent artists ownership of their works and retains a distribution …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Concord In Talks With Digital Music Platform Stem for Possible Acquisition

Concord Music is in talks with digital music platform Stem for a possible acquisition, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Financial terms of the deal, which was taken to market by the Raine Group — via Fred Davis and Joe Puthenveetil — are as yet unknown. …

Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

After Passing On Believe for Approximately $1.8 Billion, WMG Says They’re Not Shopping for Indie Distributors Anymore

Photo Credit: Warner Music Group Warner Music Group is looking into expanding their in-house distribution capabilities instead of acquiring independent distributors. That’s according to CEO Robert Kyncl at a recent Morgan Stanley mini-conference. The news …

Source: Digital Music News - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

OpenPlay, Catalog Management Platform Used By Majors, Makes Key Hire & Launches New Tools

OpenPlay, the back-office technology company that Universal Music, Warner Music and others use to manage their catalogs, said on Tuesday it hired former Dubset Media executive Bob Barbiere to lead a new service offering. Called OpenPlay Reach, the new …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

New production company Sage & Jester to launch vast immersive show Storehouse

Sage & Jester, a newly launched arts production company, has announced it will debut with a large-scale immersive theatre show that will take over the 9,000 square metre Deptford Storehouse in London. The Storehouse event, which will open on 4 June and …

Source: Access All Areas - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Skydance rips rival Paramount bidder in court over alleged 'fraud' and 'misrepresentation' in $8.8B offer

Skydance is calling out a rival bidder for Paramount for allegedly attempting to derail the Hollywood studio’s merger with the media giant, claiming it has uncovered proof of “fraud” and “misrepresentation” in an $8.8 billion competing offer. Rival …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Daddy Yankee Sues Ex-Wife, Jay-Z Fight Continues, Taylor Swift Tickets Hacked & More Music Law

This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all the fun stuff in between. This week: Daddy Yankee sues his ex-wife for $250 million; Jay-Z’s …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

British rapper Yung Filly pleads not guilty to rape charges in Australia

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Mar 11, 2025

Sparks Street Entertainment Starts An Artistic Fire

Music Industry Veteran Mike Sherwood Launches Sparks Street Entertainment, Transforming Artist Management & Consultancy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After a transformative series of life events in 2024, …

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Published on Mar 11, 2025

One Of One's Brisbane Event Rescheduled Due To Impact Of Cyclone Alfred

However, due to the ongoing impact of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, which has caused significant flooding across Brisbane and the state, the One Of One event held in the state’s capital city has been rescheduled. The Brisbane leg of One Of One will still …

Source: The Music.com.au - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 08:11 GMT

HAUSER Pays Tribute to Tunisia with a Special Performance in “Music Unites the World

For this chapter of “Music Unites the World,” HAUSER delivers his own cello interpretation of “Allah Allah Ya Baba” TUNISIA, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest destination in HAUSER’s global project, “Music Unites the World,” is …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Award Announces Last Entry Period for 2025

Distinguished International Music Design Competition Accepting Last Submissions Until March 30, 2025 for Its Annual Recognition Program COMO, CO, ITALY, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Award, a …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 18:01 GMT

Snake iiz' returns; to the music entertainment industry

With venomous verses and poisonous paragraphs Snake iiz delivers lethal fangs into the hip-hop business. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Project is fire!" "SNAKE IIZ" really brought his best …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Charlotte Based Hip Hop Artist Rad Luck To Drop New Music and Sets Sights on Major Deal

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rad Luck, the high-energy hip hop artist based out of Charlotte, is making waves in the music scene with his unique sound and untapped talent. Following the success of his album " …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Local Music Studio Helps Kids Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love Learning

232 Music Studios is teaching students that diligence, patience, and collaboration can make even the biggest challenges feel achievable. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents are seeking innovative …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Paula Clare Celebrates the Release of "Lighter Than Light" with a Special Live Performance at Pump House Music Works

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a career spanning theater, film, television commercials, and voice acting, Rhode Island-based performer Paula Clare is bringing her dynamic talents to the music world …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

SUMiT & Really Jae'Won Deliver Fierce Hip-Hop/Rap Single 'War & Glory'

"War & Glory" is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and all digital stores with an Official Music Video now available on YouTube. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising rap artist SUMiT and Really Jae …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:20 GMT

Doug Rao’s DIRTY BOY Lands Sales Deal with Raven Banner & Firebook, Dubbed 'The Bastard Offspring of The Sound of Music'

British actor-turned-filmmaker Doug Rao has secured a major sales deal for his debut feature, DIRTY BOY, with distributors Raven Banner and Firebook. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed British actor- …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 18:01 GMT

Snake iiz' returns; to the music entertainment industry

With venomous verses and poisonous paragraphs Snake iiz delivers lethal fangs into the hip-hop business. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Project is fire!" "SNAKE IIZ" really brought his best …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

Time to Recognize Calypso and Soca as Distinctive Genres

Calypso and Soca Genres on Streaming Platforms ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Calypso and Soca, two of the Caribbean's most influential and culturally significant music genres, are calling for recognition as …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

The Space Events & Sports Unveils Space LIVE Productions as a Global Broadcasting Powerhouse

Revolutionising Live Streaming, Pay-Per-View Sports and High-End Content Production DUBAI, DUBAI MARINA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Space Events & Sports launches Space LIVE Productions, a state-of-the-art …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Introducing Mike Di Lorenzo’s Latest Single: A Fresh Take on Smooth Jazz

Smooth Jazz Artist Mike Di Lorenzo is set to enchant listeners with the title track from his highly anticipated upcoming album – “Modern Times” NEWFOUNDLAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 🌟 Introducing Mike Di Lorenzo’s Latest …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Giggster Announces Apple Pay Integration for a Faster, Smoother Booking Experience

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giggster, the leading marketplace for production and event locations, is excited to announce the launch of Apple Pay as a new payment option, making the booking process faster …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Joanne Shaw Taylor Confronts the Past with Fierce New Single 'What Are You Gonna Do Now?'

The latest release from Black & Gold is a bold, unflinching statement of resilience and self-liberation NASHVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joanne Shaw Taylor continues the electrifying rollout of her forthcoming album …

Distribution channels: Music Industry ...
Published on March 14, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

SUMiT & Really Jae'Won Deliver Fierce Hip-Hop/Rap Single 'War & Glory'

"War & Glory" is out now on Spotify, Apple Music and all digital stores with an Official Music Video now available on YouTube. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising rap artist SUMiT and Really Jae …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

SINGER/SONGWRITER BRIELLE BROWN OFFERS A DIVINE ‘BLESSING’ THE LEAD SINGLE TO HER DEBUT ALBUM ‘IN ART & SOIL THE SAME'

INSPIRED BY “THE MEMORIES WE HOLD IN OUR BONES AND THE HOPE WE HOLD FOR OUR FUTURE” NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the momentum, critical acclaim, and accolades she received for her award-winning …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

RAVE PHOTOGRAPHIES OF THE YEAR 2025

An international photography competition celebrating the essence of electronic music culture and nightlife through visual storytelling. PARIS, AUTRE, FRANCE, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clubbing TV is thrilled to announce the launch of “Rave …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 08:11 GMT

HAUSER Pays Tribute to Tunisia with a Special Performance in “Music Unites the World

For this chapter of “Music Unites the World,” HAUSER delivers his own cello interpretation of “Allah Allah Ya Baba” TUNISIA, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest destination in HAUSER’s global project, “Music Unites the World,” is …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Music Industry ...
Published on March 14, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Award Announces Last Entry Period for 2025

Distinguished International Music Design Competition Accepting Last Submissions Until March 30, 2025 for Its Annual Recognition Program COMO, CO, ITALY, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Music, Audio and Sound Design Award, a …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 06:45 GMT

Loretta L. Mallory to Publish Book as sister to Albert Johnson, Deceased Rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep, on March 19, 2025

SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loretta L. Mallory, sometimes affectionately known as “Infamous’ Sis” by some fans of Prodigy, has announced that she will be releasing her book, “Infamous’ Sis; The Missing Link.” …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 23:36 GMT

Amazing Love Movement Weekend Honors Teachers at Comedy Show with Omar Gooding and Benefit Youth at All-Star Zoom-a-Thon

His Love is Amazing Founder Apostle Mardia Scott Launches Events Sponsored by Humanitarian Bill Whittle to Uplift the Baton Rouge Community on March 15-16. BATON ROUGE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Amazing Love …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 21:07 GMT

Charlotte Based Hip Hop Artist Rad Luck To Drop New Music and Sets Sights on Major Deal

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rad Luck, the high-energy hip hop artist based out of Charlotte, is making waves in the music scene with his unique sound and untapped talent. Following the success of his album " …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 19:56 GMT

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and The Pride Center at Equality Park Announce Drag Brunch on June 1

The Pride Center Honors to Recognize Ana Navarro, Co-host of ABC’s The View, Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and The Our Fund Foundation FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of Pride Month, …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 19:46 GMT

Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A Global Movement, Defined by U.N.I.T.Y.

Hip-Hop Education Center Celebrates Women in Hip-Hop in collaboration with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fresh, Bold & So Def Symposium II: Culture Carriers – A …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Local Music Studio Helps Kids Overcome Fear, Build Confidence, and Love Learning

232 Music Studios is teaching students that diligence, patience, and collaboration can make even the biggest challenges feel achievable. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Parents are seeking innovative …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

Paula Clare Celebrates the Release of "Lighter Than Light" with a Special Live Performance at Pump House Music Works

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a career spanning theater, film, television commercials, and voice acting, Rhode Island-based performer Paula Clare is bringing her dynamic talents to the music world …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

American Businessman Responds to Dismissal of $50M Lawsuit Filed by Vietnamese Singer

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American businessman Gerard Richard Williams III has addressed recent claims regarding a lawsuit filed and subsequently dismissed by Vietnamese pop star Dam Vinh Hung. The lawsuit, …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Tee Off for Tomorrow's Leaders: Celebrate the Living Legends Foundation®, Inc. 12th A.D. Washington Golf Tournament

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready to tee up for education! The Living Legends Foundation®, Inc.(LLF) is thrilled to announce the 12th A.D. Washington Golf Tournament to benefit the LLF Scholarship Fund, …

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