News Spotify says it paid out $213M to Australian music rightsholders in 2025, up 7% YoY Australian listeners streamed domestic artists 223 million more times in 2025 than the year prior.
News Andrea Czapary Martin to exit as CEO of the UK’s PRS for Music at the end of 2026 PRS represents the rights of more than 180,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
News Music industry groups push US Senate to tighten TICKET Act, cap resale fees at 10% Fix the Tix also pushes for disclosure of the base ticket price, and a prohibition on speculative ticketing.
News Reservoir faces competing takeover proposals as shareholders Wesbild and Richmond Hill counter Irenic Capital bid Wesbild and Richmond Hill are proposing to acquire all outstanding shares of Reservoir that they don’t already own at $10.50 per share in cash.
News Idris Elba-owned indie label 7Wallace strikes strategic partnership with Nas’ Mass Appeal Records London-based 7Wallace has worked with artists across hip-hop, soul, electronic, and alternative music
News Reservoir confirms receipt of unsolicited takeover approach from activist investor Irenic Capital Irenic holds approximately 9.2% of the company's equity, according to a recent SEC filing
News As Live Nation antitrust trial begins, DOJ tells jury the concert industry is ‘broken’ The landmark trial will test whether Live Nation illegally monopolized the concert industry
News Charlie Puth joins AI music creation platform Moises as Chief Music Officer The Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer will help guide Moises' creative and product direction
News Michael Riggs promoted to SVP, Licensing & Income Tracking at Sony Music Publishing Nashville-based executive expands oversight of digital licensing and royalty tracking operations as publisher continues broader leadership reshuffle.
News Sony sued by Lit, the band behind pop-punk hit ‘My Own Worst Enemy,’ over alleged unpaid streaming royalties The group claims Sony has been using the wrong royalty formula for their streams.
News Damon Whiteside to step down as Academy of Country Music CEO Whiteside will remain as CEO Emeritus for the remainder of 2026 as the organization searches for his successor.
News Robert Kyncl tells WMG shareholders: AI is music’s next growth engine, not its downfall Warner boss also signals major pricing opportunity ahead for rightsholders on DSPs
News Netflix nabs Harry Styles concert exclusive, adding to growing music slate alongside Ed Sheeran and BTS specials One Night in Manchester. will be Styles’ first live concert to appear on any streaming platform.
News Tony van de Berkt appointed CEO of Universal Music Netherlands 8Ball Music founder to oversee Universal's recorded music operations in the Dutch market.
News Concert staging giant TAIT acquires Silent House, the creative agency behind tours from Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and more They also worked together on tours featuring the Backstreet Boys, Tyler, the Creator, and the Jonas Brothers.
News Matt Spetzler’s $200m-backed Pipeline acquires music valuation firm Clarty Clarty was founded in 2023 by former BMG senior executives Stéphane Hubert and Pierre Suignard.
News Warner Music Group strikes deal with South Korea’s MAINSTREAM – the management firm behind superstar Lee Young Ji Warner said it will work closely with MAINSTREAM and its roster on talent development, music production, and promotion to help grow its artists’ global careers
Analysis Live Nation Antitrust Trial: 3 things to know as landmark case kicks off in New York court Here are three things to know as the trial gets underway.