Interviews Move Concerts CEO Phil Rodriguez: ‘I’m bullish about our business. Music and sports are the last tribal experiences.’ MBW's World Leaders series meets Phil Rodriguez, founder and CEO of Latin America-focused Move Concerts
News Nick Holmstén and Ash Pournouri officially launch superfan startup Belong – backed by Troy Carter, Chris Zarou and Hans Vestberg Former Spotify Global Head of Music Nick Holmstén and Avicii's former manager Ash Pournouri launched new company
Analysis They’re Not ‘Major Labels.’ The latest 'Tim's Take' from Music Business Worldwide founder, Tim Ingham
News After Vermont and Maine, Massachusetts moves to cap ticket resale at 110% of face value, with Noah Kahan’s backing It would also ban speculative tickets in Massachusetts and bar resellers from using deceptive websites or misleading fans about ticket availability.
News StubHub and its CEO hit with proposed class action over ties to large-scale ticket resellers The suit alleges Baker is a part-owner of ticket reseller Andro Capital, which has allegedly sold tickets through StubHub since 2008.
News Latin music party giant BRESH Global acquires majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, known for its DJ-driven music experiences Polenta will continue operating under its own brand and creative identity, led by co-founders Marina "Pol4ca" Frohmann and Ignacio Elizalde.
News Ryman Hospitality confirms it is exploring options for Grand Ole Opry owner Opry Entertainment Group The Nashville-based REIT said it had engaged Morgan Stanley to evaluate its options after receiving inbound interest from "a range of organizations."
News UMG’s Bravado targets A$AP Rocky merch bootleggers on ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ tour with trademark suit, seizure order A trademark infringement complaint was filed on Thursday June 11
Interviews Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman on rewarding superfans, breaking artists, and the business of festivals Kevin Lyman on the festival's past, present, and future, and the one thing he'd change about the music business.
News Ticketmaster halts Céline Dion Paris ticket sale, citing ‘suspicious activity’ The sale was the dedicated venue window for 10 dates that Dion added at Paris La Défense Arena in May 2027.
Analysis From Suno’s $5.4B valuation to Bill Ackman’s exit from Universal Music… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up The biggest headlines from the past few days...
News UMG launches nextWAV artist development program in New Zealand The 12-month program is open to applicants aged 16 to 18 who are permanent residents or citizens of New Zealand.
News Vermont caps ticket resale prices at 110% of face value in law backed by Noah Kahan The law also bans speculative ticket sales, where a reseller lists tickets they do not yet own.
News Sulinna Ong exits Spotify to join U2 management team alongside Irving and Jeffrey Azoff U2 have appointed Sulinna Ong as a Management Partner, after more than seven years at Spotify, where she most recently served as Global Head of Editorial & Curation, Music
News Ticketmaster expands into the Philippines through SM Prime partnership SM Ticketmaster will partner with third-party venues, promoters and other ticketed experiences across concerts, sports and live events.