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Live Nation have created 'climate of fear' in UK live music industry, finds government report calling for fresh investigation into market dominance
A government committee has called on the competition regulator to investigate Live Nation after encountering a “climate of fear” in the live music industry. READ MORE: The ticket levy that could save grassroots venues and artists:…
ElevenLabs's new music generation model can switch genres mid-track
Voice AI company ElevenLabs launched a new version of its music-generation model, called Music v2, that can switch genres mid-track. The company said that the model is designed to handle both complexity in vocals and composition. The new release…
Brit music star says he secretly battled drugs and alcohol addiction
A top British musician has revealed he battled an addiction to ketamine and alcohol. ArrDee has dominated the charts since 2011, when he appeared on a remix of Tion Wayne and Russ Millions' track, Body. But beneath his success and his life, which…
Drake's chart-topping new albums prove he's music's most cynical businessman
Three new albums, two and a half hours of music: Drake's latest strategy for chart dominance definitely paid off, even if his method for doing so feels less like a creative leap and more like a cheat code. This week, Drake became the first artist…
Bolloré CEO Says Ackman's Offer for Universal Music Is Too Low
Bolloré SE 's chief executive officer said billionaire Bill Ackman's offer for Universal Music Group NV undervalues the record label. UMG should reject the bid, CEO Cyrille Bolloré, the son of French billionaire Vincent…
Raves, Brecht and re-enacting Diana's funeral: the White Hotel bows out as the north's bravest music venue
‘The White Hotel is similar to the Highlander and Keith Richards. It's immortal,” declares Austin Collings. Collings is the artistic director of the Salford venue – housed in a former MOT garage – that over the past…
As Asset Managers Exit Crypto, The Music May Be Stopping For Many Cryptocurrencies
Crypto-related stocks are outperforming both Bitcoin and broader equity markets YTD, a divergence driven by AI infrastructure pivots, stablecoin adoption and the ongoing equity bull market. Recent 13F filings show major asset managers are also…
Governors Ball 2026: the Ultimate Dining Guide to the NYC Music Festival
What and when to eat and drink during Gov Ball in Queens, with headliners like Lorde, A$AP Rocky, and Stray Kids What and when to eat and drink during Gov Ball in Queens, with headliners like Lorde, A$AP Rocky, and Stray Kids Nadia Chaudhury is a…
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John Summit: How an Accountant-Turned-DJ Is Bringing Back Dance Music | Billboard On The Record
Is dance music coming back to the mainstream? On this week's episode of Billboard On The Record, John Summit — DJ, producer and founder of Experts Only — discusses what makes the dance music industry unique, how DJs went from…
Julie Swidler, Sony Music Exec VP of Business Affairs and General Counsel, to Leave End of June
After serving 18 years as Sony Music's executive vp of business affairs and general counsel, Julie Swidler is stepping down at the end of June. “Julie has been a vital component of the Sony Music senior management team for many years, and…
Five Canadian artists who play the music of social change
Mustafa is a Sudanese-Canadian hip-hop and folk artist. Mustafa has used his musical platform to condemn genocide. After writing an open letter urging former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to show support for Gaza, Mustafa organized two…
John McClain, Co-Executor of Michael Jackson Estate and Longtime Music Executive, Dies at 71
John McClain, the veteran music executive who was co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and helped engineer the financial recovery of the singer's legacy and properties, died Monday due to complications from a fall, a rep for the estate…
Madrid pumps up the volume on Latin music
It will be the most shows of the singer's 'Debi Tirar Mas Fotos' tour outside of his native Puerto Rico, where he staged a 31-show residency last year. Colombian pop superstar Shakira will follow with a 12-night residency beginning September 18 at…
Ollie Fitzgerald Joins WME Music For Visual Media Department (EXCLUSIVE)
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran agent Ollie Fitzgerald has joined WME as Executive, Music for Visual Media. Based in London, he will report to Bradley Rainey, Head of Music for Visual Media at WME. Fitzgerald joins from Cool Music, where he led the UK team…
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