The Unprecedented Streaming Surge Ignited by PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI as Finale Approaches
The fourth season of the highly popular survival audition program, PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, has sent ripple effects across the music streaming landscape, triggering massive spikes in listenership for songs…
The fifth annual conference hosted by the National Independent Venue Association will take place from June 7-10 in Minneapolis.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is set to convene its fifth annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from June 7-10. This pivotal gathering will bring together independent venue owners, promoters,…
SXSW London: U.K. Music Tech Sector Calls for Greater Recognition and Funding: ‘We Want to Get Something Done’
The United Kingdom’s vibrant music technology sector has issued a resounding call for greater governmental recognition and targeted investment, a plea amplified by the stark findings of a brand-new report…
Universal Music New Zealand Launches nextWAV., a Groundbreaking 12-Month Artist Development Initiative
AUCKLAND – Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has today, June 4, 2026, officially launched nextWAV., an ambitious 12-month artist development program designed to identify, elevate, and comprehensively support the next…
Canada Announces $600M Investment in Music and Media Amid Online Streaming Act Controversy
In a significant policy pivot announced this morning, June 3, the Canadian government has pledged an immediate annual investment of $600 million to fortify the nation’s music, audio, and audiovisual…
Seeker Music Acquires Influential Catalog of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde, Bolstering Dream Pop Legacy
Seeker Music, a rapidly expanding music rights company, has announced the acquisition of the publishing catalog of acclaimed songwriter, producer, bassist, and keyboardist Simon Raymonde. The landmark deal encompasses Raymonde’s…
Melvin Koh Appointed General Manager, Ticketing Asia, to Spearhead Ticketek’s Accelerated Regional Growth
TEG, a global leader in live entertainment, ticketing, and technology, has strategically appointed Melvin Koh as General Manager, Ticketing Asia, signaling an intensified commitment to expanding its footprint across the…
Publishers Quarterly Q1 2026: Sony Keeps Dominant Streak Alive
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has commenced 2026 by retaining its commanding lead across the music industry’s most influential charts, securing the coveted No. 1 position on both the Top Radio…















