Music Business News
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France’s music market is dancing to a sweet tune, hitting $1.1 billion in 2024—up 7% YoY! Streaming is the star, pulling in €664 million, while physical sales are still hanging on. Exports are thriving, thanks to the Paris Olympics.…
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Holi music has evolved like a Bollywood plot twist! From traditional village Hori songs to electrifying EDM remixes, it’s a delightful mashup of old and new. Whether you’re grooving to folk tunes or urban beats, one thing’s clear: the…
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In a bold move, over 1,000 artists have released a silent album, Is This What We Want?, to protest impending copyright changes that could let AI firms loot their work. With empty studios echoing their concerns, they’re rallying for…
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Hook’s remix revolution just got a major boost! Partnering with Too Lost, they’re bringing 300,000 artists into the mix, from Justin Bieber to Kodak Black. Fans can now legally remix tracks while cashing in on their creativity. Who knew…
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Virgin Music Group has announced a distribution deal with Indian singer-songwriter and composer Papon. The deal will allow Virgin Music to reach Papon’s soulful melodies to a wider audience both domestically and globally.
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Universal Music will be forced to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange by September 2025, following activist investor Bill Ackman’s call for the company to abandon Amsterdam. This comes as Universal Music’s CEO, Lucian Grainge, faces…
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Deezer has expanded its My Deezer Year 2024 experience, offering a full 366 days of listening stats to subscribers. The platform’s success in 2023 saw a 27% increase in user engagement and a 75% surge in social media sharing.
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Virgin Music Group has partnered with India’s Hungama Digital Media to expand the international exposure of Indian regional music. The partnership will leverage Hungama’s digital entertainment network and Virgin Music’s global distribution capabilities to create opportunities for Indian artists…
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued a new code of conduct for backstage staff and performers following the controversial Eurovision 2024 performance.
