Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 marks 30 years of global electronic music leadership as the industry descends on the Dutch capital.

From October 21 to October 24, 2026, Amsterdam will once again transform into the epicenter of the global electronic music industry. The 30th annual edition of the Amsterdam Dance Event…

Willard Ahdritz Expands Investment Portfolio with Key Appointment of Isabel Keulen to Ahdritz Capital Partners

Willard Ahdritz, the veteran music industry executive and co-founder of Kobalt Music Group, has entered a new chapter in his career by further strengthening the leadership team of his recently…

Cologne Jazzweek 2025: Celebrating Four Decades of the Stadtgarten and Germany’s Vibrant Improvised Music Capital

While Berlin often captures the mainstream spotlight as Germany’s cultural powerhouse, the city of Cologne quietly lays claim to an even more deeply entrenched musical heritage: that of the nation’s…

CVC Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Indie Distributor DistroKid, Signaling Major Industry Shift

Private capital behemoth CVC Capital Partners has officially acquired a majority stake in DistroKid, the prominent independent music distribution platform, the companies jointly announced on Monday, July 6. While the…

Corona Capital 2026 Announces Headliners Gorillaz The Strokes and Twenty One Pilots for 16th Edition in Mexico City

The prominent live entertainment promoter OCESA officially unveiled the highly anticipated lineup for the 16th edition of the Corona Capital festival on Monday, May 18, confirming that Gorillaz, The Strokes,…

Red Hot Chili Peppers Finalize Landmark $300 Million+ Sale of Recorded Music Catalog to Warner Music Group Amidst Bolstered Bain Capital Venture

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of rock music’s most enduring and influential acts, have officially sold their extensive recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group (WMG) for a sum…

Bonnier Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Elektron, Marking a New Chapter for the Renowned Drum Machine Manufacturer

Bonnier Capital, the investment arm of the diversified Swedish conglomerate Bonnier Group, has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Elektron, the acclaimed manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, particularly…

Baltazar Forges Strategic Partnership With Shot Tower Capital And RedBrick Advisors, Pioneering Institutional-Grade AI For Music Royalty Valuation

The evolving landscape of music as a burgeoning institutional asset class has taken a significant leap forward with the announcement that Baltazar, an advanced AI-powered analytical platform designed to streamline…

Bonnier Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Elektron Music Machines

Bonnier Capital, the investment arm of the venerable Swedish conglomerate Bonnier Group, has announced its acquisition of a controlling stake in Elektron, the renowned Swiss manufacturer of electronic musical instruments…