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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·NME
UK Music Launches Campaign to Protect BBC Funding
UK Music has launched the Our BBC: Our Music campaign aimed at protecting the broadcaster's government funding.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·The Guardian Music
The Guide Asks Subscribers for Favorite Record Labels
The Guide newsletter asked its subscribers about their favorite record labels the previous week.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·The Guardian Music
Individuals Collect and Use Physical Media Formats
While HBO removed about 200 Sesame Street episodes in 2022, individuals such as Ash, Ruth, Antonio, Quinn, Tim, and Sophie collect or listen to physical media like CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, and DVDs.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Evening Standard Music
Brit Awards 2026 Relocation Generates £5 Million
The relocation of the Brit Awards 2026 to Manchester generated £5 million in economic contribution and created over 3,000 temporary employment opportunities.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Evening Standard Music
Oasis Tickets Listed for Up to £7,267
Oasis tickets were listed on resale sites for thousands of pounds within hours of online sales beginning, including Knebworth tickets priced as high as £7,267.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·NME
Spotify Updates Recommendation Settings and AI Policies
Spotify has launched a recommendation setting for parents, alongside announcements regarding AI labeling, a Universal Music Group agreement, and Daniel Ek's departure as CEO.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·The Guardian Music
Superfans Spend Thousands on Concert VIP Tickets
Music fans are spending heavily on VIP concert tickets, while industry reports show superfans generate billions in additional revenue.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·NME
Sylvan Esso Returns Music to Spotify After Boycott
Sylvan Esso has returned their music catalog to Spotify following a one-year boycott that led to financial problems.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Pitchfork
Macklemore Donates $1M Tour Earnings to Palestine Aid
Macklemore is donating $1 million from Ed Sheeran's tour to Palestinian aid organizations, prompting a $2 million matching pledge from Robert Kraft.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Billboard
IFPI Launches Streaming Integrity Initiative
IFPI has launched the Streaming Integrity Initiative, bringing distributors, labels and industry groups together around anti-fraud standards.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
UK Launches Official Homegrown Albums Chart
The UK’s Official Charts Company has launched a weekly chart ranking recent albums by UK artists using streams and sales.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Rolling Stone
Julien Baker Announces 2026 Club Residency Tour
Julien Baker will return to the road in the fall of 2026, performing three-night residencies at intimate rock clubs across six US cities.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
Nordic Digital Music Survey: Spotify Overtakes YouTube
A new survey from TONO, Teosto, and Koda reveals that 96% of Nordic consumers stream music, with a growing demand for AI transparency and creator rights.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Ally
ByteDance and Tencent Clash Over Free Music in China
ByteDance's Qishui Music has reached 167 million monthly active users in China, prompting Tencent to launch a rival free streaming app.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Pitchfork
Mastodon Sued by Brent Hinds Estate Over Band Share
The estate of late guitarist Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against Mastodon over an $80,000 buyout check and unauthorized use of his likeness.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Stereogum
Stevie Wonder Announces Songs In The Key Of Life Tour
Stevie Wonder has announced an 18-date Songs In The Key Of Life tour celebrating the album's 50th anniversary, alongside a new studio album.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Music Business Worldwide
Spotify and Live Nation Urban Launch RNB X Live Festival in Dallas
Spotify and Live Nation Urban will host the RNB X Live festival in Dallas on November 1, featuring headliners Erykah Badu and H.E.R.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Billboard
Suno Inks Strategic Partnership With Believe
Suno partners with Believe and TuneCore for opt-in AI model training, offering revenue sharing and distribution for generated tracks.
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·Stereogum
PISS Announce Debut Album 'you made me / skin on linen'
Vancouver punk band PISS have announced their debut album, you made me / skin on linen, alongside lead single "time loop at hot slit."
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MUSIC BUSINESS · ·NME
Alanis Morissette Sues Ex-Tour Manager Over Extortion
Alanis Morissette has filed a lawsuit accusing her former tour manager of a blackmail scheme involving airport drug trafficking charges.
