From WMG’s Suno deal to Spotify’s reported US price hike plans… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
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‘The industry often prioritizes quick results, but true development takes patience.’
MBW's Trailblazers series meets 1916 Enterprises Partner Ruchir Mohan, and Yung Lan a producer, songwriter and founder of Milan Publishing/Production Group Source
How to Book Venues, Plan Concerts and Market Live Shows & Tours
With as much as 80% of the typical musicians income coming from performing live, it's essential to do it right. Learn how to book venues, plan concerts and market live shows with advice drawn from Berklee College of Music's popular Touring 101 online course. The post How to Book Venues, Plan Concerts and Market Live Shows & Tours appeared first on Hypebot.
UK roundup: Certified managers, UK Rap Award, Budget blasts
There is plenty happening in the UK music industry this week. Managers body the MMF has announced the first cohort of managers to pass its new ‘Manager Certification Programme’. 13 have completed the scheme, while Warner Music UK has promised to foot the bill for managers completing it who have a new artist signing a […] The post is from Music Ally.
Impala expands Outstanding Contribution award with DEI focus
European independent-music body Impala is expanding its Outstanding Contribution award. There’s a theme to the first set of awardees under the boosted scheme too: women who have contributed to Impala’s work in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI, although the body uses the alternative EDI acronym) as well as sustainability. The list is a who’s who […] The post is from Music Ally.
DiMA-commissioned survey is latest salvo in Québec quotas row
The arguments over legislation in the Canadian province of Québec that could introduce French-language quotas for streaming services continue. DSPs body DiMA has commissioned a survey from research firm Leger to back its opposition to aspects of the plan. No surprises to see it finding that “66% of Québecers believe the government should not influence which music […] The post is from Music Ally.
Last Call: Only 2 Days Left to Prep Profiles for Bandsintown High Notes
Artists, only 2 days left to get your profiles up-to-date for Bandsintown’s 2025 High Notes, coming out in December. The post Last Call: Only 2 Days Left to Prep Profiles for Bandsintown High Notes appeared first on Hypebot.
Quebec wants to set quotas for streaming of French-language music. A new poll shows little support for the idea.
Music streamers oppose a proposed law that would place quotas on the amount or proportion of French-language content on DSPs in Quebec Source
‘Setlist reporting isn’t an optional extra – it’s a fundamental part of the live music economy.’
Crispin Hunt, President of the PRS Members’ Council, says that submitting a setlist for every gig should be as standard as a soundcheck – and argues that it is a collective responsibility… Source
Tips from Music Ally Marketing Week (Part 2)
In case you missed it, last week we hosted our first ever Music Ally Marketing Week – a new tentpole online event culminating in the official release of our coveted Music Ally Campaigns of the Year Report and their category awards. This week-long celebration of music marketing excellence and innovation offered attendees the opportunity to […] The post is from Music Ally.
A 100-day challenge for channelling 2026 inspiration
As we near the year’s end, artist teams are preparing for a well-earned break by looking ahead to 2026. What do you want to achieve next year, in considering growth strategies for your emerging artists? Enter The 100 Day Project – a creative challenge to make something every day for 100 days. Alongside encouraging a […] The post is from Music Ally.
Billie Eilish releases 3D concert movie
At her recent San Francisco show closing off the artist’s 106-show ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ tour, Eilish surprised fans with a release announcement for her 3D concert movie. Co-directed by Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron, it will launch on 20 March 2026, by Paramount in partnership with Darkroom Records, Interscope Films and Lightstorm […] The post is from Music Ally.
Make better music Reels with latest Instagram update
Instagram has been busy this week adding new features to Reels. Here’s what’s new: An updated undo button that eases removal while editing multiple clips Improved timer and countdown features, plus a camera utility toolbar A subtle and customisable touch-up filter, without looking overly processed Creators can also now also post 20-minute Reels for longer-form […] The post is from Music Ally.
ECSA warns majors off ‘undervaluing song rights’ in AI deals
The latest industry entity to have its say on the recent spate of major-label deals with AI-music companies is ECSA. The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance is unsurprisingly focusing on what the deals mean for its members. While it welcomed the deals as “a long overdue and necessary first step to ensure AI companies respect copyright” […] The post is from Music Ally.
JioSaavn hits 500 million downloads on Google Play store
The JioSaavn app has been downloaded more than 500 million times on the Google Play Store, the DSP has announced. This, it says, makes it the most-downloaded music streaming service […] The post is from Music Ally.
Sonu Nigam joins new Asia-focused entertainment company Pacific Music Group
Indian film playback and pop icon Sonu Nigam, along with American R&B star Ne-Yo and Chinese-American hip-hop pioneer MC Jin and veteran music executive Jonathan Serbin, is part of the […] The post is from Music Ally.
Amazon Music India’s Rishabh Gupta: “The pillar that guides us is fandom”
Amazon Music, which is only available to subscribers of its Prime membership programme in India, rarely forms part of industry conversations as compared to its competitors such as freemium DSPs […] The post is from Music Ally.
Australian local music is in decline, and UK, Canada aren’t far behind, new report warns
Streaming recommendation algorithms favor content in the user's language. That isn't working well for countries like Australia, Canada and the UK Source
Enjoy Hypebot’s Thanksgiving Playlist 2025
At a time when discussing politics, morality, lifestyle and just about anything else around the Thanksgiving table is fraught with danger, music remains a relatively safe topic. In that spirit, we bring you our Thanksgiving Playlist 2025 Edition. The post Enjoy Hypebot’s Thanksgiving Playlist 2025 appeared first on Hypebot.
The Secret Key to Promoting Any Vinyl Release
Courtesy of Tony van Veen, some ideas on how to engage with your fans on a deeper level through custom vinyl merch offerings. The post The Secret Key to Promoting Any Vinyl Release appeared first on Hypebot.