Tag: Saregama

  • Universal Music and ClicknClear Sign Landmark Global Music Licensing Deal for Sports Routines

    Finally, athletes can stop worrying about being “offbeat” with music rights! Universal Music and ClicknClear have struck a global deal to simplify licensing for choreographed sports, from figure skating to gymnastics. No more last-minute bans…

  • India’s Music Boom Has a Catch: 2026 Is When Free Listening Finally Pays

    India streams like a giant, but pays like a mouse, at least until now. In 2026, the country’s music market is gearing up for a paid revolution, turning billions of free listens into serious revenue.…

  • Millions of Micro-Royalties, One Big Challenge: How Tipalti Is Changing Artist Payments in 2026

    Millions of tiny royalties, endless spreadsheets, and a music ecosystem that never sleeps—welcome to the artist’s new reality. In 2026, Tipalti is stepping in to untangle the chaos, making sure creators get paid fast, transparent,…

  • Europe’s Festivals Now Four Companies’ Playground: Who’s Really Running the Shows?
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    Europe’s festival stages may be bigger than ever, but behind the scenes, just four companies call most of the shots. Our latest deep dive reveals how this European music festival ownership concentration is reshaping the…

  • DU’s Bhajan Clubbing: How Campus Beats Are Blending Spiritual Roots for Gen Z

    What happens when campus culture swaps techno drops for bhajan beats? Delhi University’s Bhajan Clubbing is remixing tradition for Gen Z where kirtans meet contemporary soundscapes and spirituality finds a fresh groove. Part of Vasantotsav…

  • Why do 72% of nightclub licence fees never reach the right artists?

    Electronic music is booming, but the money isn’t landing where it should. New research reveals that over 70% of nightclub licence fees miss the artists actually being played, thanks to broken data and outdated reporting…

  • 2025 Music Industry Earnings: How the Biggest Players Performed in a Turbulent Market

    Despite inflation jitters and market volatility, the music industry closed 2025 on a surprisingly strong note. Streaming giants like Spotify hit record users and margins, major labels delivered blockbuster-driven growth, and live entertainment surged with…

  • Decoding Warner Music Group’s Strategic Position in 2026

    Think Warner Music Group is cruising on legacy alone? Think again. In 2026, one of the world’s biggest music powerhouses finds itself at a crossroads where rising revenues meet shrinking profits, streaming dominance collides with…

  • How Bedroom and DIY Recordings Became Global Music Hits

    Think big hits only come from big budgets? Think again! Discover how bedroom producers are rewriting the music rulebook. From Gotye’s Grammy-winning tracks to Lil Nas X’s $30 smash, these DIY legends show that creativity…