Global Music Revenues to Hit $100 Billion by 2031

MIDiA Research announces its latest global music forecasts report, the tenth year in which MIDiA has compiled music forecasts.

The “MIDiA Research 2024–2031 global music forecasts | Rise of the Global South” maps the size and structure of today’s business as well as proves forecasts of both the industry’s current revenue sources and new emerging sectors such as expanded rights and non-DSP streaming.

Audius partners with Music Reports to power rights clearances for music publishers

The new partnership follows Audius' launch of its music marketplace last year.

Clive Davis Joins MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra and Eric Knight for Exclusive Conversation

Clive Davis’ name is synonymous with the ultimate record man. In terms of success, influence, longevity, and the artists and executives he has mentored, he has no peer and probably never will.

In a very rare and revealing interview, legendary executive Clive Davis sits down with Ritch Esra and Eric Knight of MUBUTV to discuss his life and 50+ year career in music.

How music consumption promises to evolve

Oscar Collins, founder and editor-in-chief of Modded, on how the future of music consumption will look like.

Chris Stapleton Is Launching His Own SiriusXM Channel

The country star, along with his band, will curate 'Chris Stapleton Radio,' a year-round entry on the satellite-radio giant's lineup.

MCPS mechanical royalty distributions grew by 8.5% in 2023

MCPS, the UK society collecting mechanical royalties for publishers and songwriters, has announced strong figures for 2023.

SESH Debuts as Tool to Empower Artists With the Ownership of Their Communities

Pepe Del Rio, founder and CEO of Sesh, Maria José Guzman, Head of Communities, and Iñigo Bunzl, COO, aim to provide a revolutionary way for artists to interact and build a closer relationship with their most loyal fans while leveraging more and better data.

Sony sues Marriott over social media posts

Sony Music has sued the Marriott hotel chain over its use of music on videos posted to social media. The major label accuses Marriott of “rampant infringement” and says that it is filing its lawsuit in an effort to “recover damages for Marriott’s wilful conduct”

ICE is now distributing more than €1bn to rightsholders a year

Music licensing hub ICE has announced its latest milestone: more than €1bn of distributions to rightsholders a year.

Peloton has ‘paused’ use of Diddy’s music after assault video

Peloton has become the first digital service to publicly announce its response in terms of its music policy.

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