Music Business News: South America

Oakley spoke on the publication of the IFPI Global Music Report 2026, which is now available to purchase

10 quick takeaways from this year's report

IFPI has published its new 'Global Music Report 2026' showing that global recorded music revenues grew by 6.4% YoY in 2025

Exec also oversees operations in Colombia

The deal, which takes effect January 1, 2027, brings together Live Nation with Argentine promoters DF Entertainment and Dale Play Live.

The industry veteran will oversee WCM’s operations in one of Latin America’s most influential music markets.

Gilberto Gil is described as one 'of the most important and influential figures in not just music but Brazilian culture'

Forty-four percent of music listeners in the US say they're less likely to be interested in a song if they know it's AI-generated, Luminate reports