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RSS Dec 9, 2025 1:51pm · Musically
TikTok and Apple Music to stream Mariah Carey Christmas show
Mariah Carey may be one of the artists most hard-done-by in streaming services’ end-of-year recaps, given that most don’t include streams from December. But she’s also one of the biggest winners of the festive season thanks to evergreen streams of ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ – and her now-traditional series of Christmas concerts.  […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Dec 9, 2025 1:45pm · Musically
Ticketing firm SeatGeek joins Google agentic AI-search pilot
Agentic search is one of the AI buzzphrases of late 2025: referring to the use of AI to not just find information in response to your prompts, but also to carry out actions on your behalf. For example: booking tickets. That brings us neatly to a new partnership that sees ticketing firm SeatGeek joining an agentic-search […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Dec 9, 2025 1:40pm · Musically
Grassroots venues to benefit when new artists headline The O2
This morning brings news of a partnership between London arena The O2 and charity the Music Venue Trust that will funnel money towards the latter’s work supporting grassroots venues. It’s a three-year deal that will “see The O2 make a direct donation to Music Venue Trust each time a new artist headlines the arena”. According […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Dec 9, 2025 1:36pm · Hypebot
How the ‘Middle-Class’ Nightclub Once Kept the DJ Club Scene Together
We can now veritably declare that the "middle-ground nightclub is dead." You now have two choices: enter the “Hyperclub” to perform for the algorithm, or pay a premium to hide in the dark. The post How the ‘Middle-Class’ Nightclub Once Kept the DJ Club Scene Together appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 8, 2025 3:15pm · Hypebot
Small Venues in Small Cities: A Playbook for Building Community
In this post, we offer strategies for live music venues, promoters, and festivals in smaller markets around how to strengthen and develop the local community rather than focus on growth. The post Small Venues in Small Cities: A Playbook for Building Community appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 8, 2025 2:06pm · Hypebot
2026 U.S. Mechanical Royalty Rates Increase: CRB Sets New Rates
The Copyright Royalty Judges have officially announced the new 2026 U.S. mechanical royalty rates for physical formats and permanent downloads, delivering a modest cost-of-living increase that will affect labels, publishers, and songwriters beginning January 1, 2026. The post 2026 U.S. Mechanical Royalty Rates Increase: CRB Sets New Rates appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 8, 2025 1:22pm · Hypebot
Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates
We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above. The post Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 6, 2025 1:21pm · Hypebot
Top Music Business News Last Week
Top music business news last week included the release of Spotify Wrapped and how musicians can make the most of it, controversial AI firm Suno acquired Songkick, more on per-stream rates, news from Olivia Dean, Lewis Capaldi, Sonica, Tencent Music and more. The post Top Music Business News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 3:21pm · Hypebot
How To Leverage Year End Streaming Recaps After They’ve Launched
Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay and YouTube Recap 2025 Are Out. Learn how to leverage year end streaming recaps to enhance your music marketing - even if you didn't update your profiles in advance. The post How To Leverage Year End Streaming Recaps After They’ve Launched appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 2:45pm · Hypebot
How to Throw an Unforgettable Listening Party
Here's why listening parties have become so popular in recent years and how to throw a listening party your fans will never forget. The post How to Throw an Unforgettable Listening Party appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 2:39pm · Hypebot
Meta makes Facebook, Instagram account recovery easier for Musicians & Venues
New centralized Meta Facebook and Instagram support tools, smarter security, and streamlined recovery flows promise less downtime when social media accounts are hacked or locked. The post Meta makes Facebook, Instagram account recovery easier for Musicians & Venues appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 1:55pm · Hypebot
Bandcamp Fridays returns today as all 2026 dates announced
Today December 5 is the last Bandcamp Friday of 2026. The indie music platform also announced 8 Bandcamp Fridays in 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry. The post Bandcamp Fridays returns today as all 2026 dates announced appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 1:00pm · Musically
Spotlight on Peru
Much like its neighbouring country of Chile, Peru’s music industry has made it a long way since being one of the countries hit hardest by Covid — with revenue passing US$50m for the first time in 2024.  “Peru’s music industry is healthier than ever, reaching record-breaking levels largely driven by streaming,” said Mia Nygren, general […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Dec 5, 2025 1:00pm · Musically
What evolving social media trends mean for music marketing in 2026
DoubleVerify’s Global Insights report series explores digital marketing trends across a number of topics, incorporating responses from over 22,000 consumers and 2,000 marketers.  Here are some music industry-specific insights that caught our eye:  Advertising on Connected TVs. 54% of media buyers have increased their investments in CTV advertising over the past year. And of those […] The post is from Music Ally.