News From the Music World
StubHub’s IPO tumbles 6% amid regulatory headwinds and investor skepticism. While executives eye global expansion, Wall Street’s cold reception raises serious questions about its future viability.
While other royalty collectors take more, GEMA slashes streaming commissions to just 7% by 2027—putting an extra $7 million annually into creators’ pockets. This bold move could reshape global music economics.
UK music managers secretly generate £1 billion yet remain invisible. Their earnings are wildly uneven despite fueling industry growth at 8.54% annually. The talent behind the talent deserves recognition.
The finance guru who built billion-dollar empires for Michael Jackson and George Michael has died at 75. The hidden strategies that transformed music royalties forever will surprise you.
Despite Radiohead’s anti-scalping efforts, thousands of suspicious tickets appeared online before sales began. Scalpers are charging up to €3,750 while fans scramble for legitimate options. The music industry’s war against fraudsters continues.
Ticketmaster claims to block 200 million bots daily, but profits from resale tickets. Is the company genuinely fighting scalpers or secretly profiting from their existence? The truth will infuriate concert fans.
Despite $110.8 billion in music revenues, Billboard’s “On the Record” exposes the raw truth many artists never see. Most musicians remain financially crushed by the system they help create.
U.S. visa policies are suffocating global musicians, crushing dreams and wallets alike. America’s cultural landscape bleeds as international voices vanish from our stages. Audiences are being robbed of tomorrow’s masterpieces.
Wall Street gasps as Wizard of Oz magic propels Sphere’s stock to a jaw-dropping 46% surge while insiders aggressively buy back shares. Short sellers may face a painful squeeze.
Former YouTube policy chief Mira Chatt switches sides to lead IFPI’s ambitious Asia-Pacific expansion during unprecedented 15.4% market growth. Her diplomatic background might revolutionize how streaming platforms compensate artists.
