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Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup Finalists 2025 Named

Ten music tech startups pitched at Music Tectonics online pre-conference last week. The jury selected four Music Tectonics Music Tech Startup finalists for 2025.

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The Reunion Tour’s Effect on Music Streaming

Reunion tours hit summer 2025 hard, with touring acts like Oasis and Black Sabbath fuelling a streaming boom of their back catalog.

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Live Nation vs StubHub: Different Companies Face Similar Risks

Live Nation vs StubHub: over the past few weeks these two companies- arguably the most recognizable names in ticketing – have both made headlines. But despite facing similar headwinds, their stock market trajectories show the contrast between established dominance and a would be disrupter’s rocky debut.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI • Live Nation • Streaming • More

Episode 268 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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TOP MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS LAST WEEK

Catch up on all the top music business news last week including the trends and updates every musician and industry professional needs to know.

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Investors bet $800M on rocky StubHub IPO as regulators close in

UPDATED: The long awaited StubHub IPO hit the market today, marking a defining moment for the secondary ticketing industry. Priced at $23.50 per share, the offering raised nearly $800 million and gave the company a valuation of about $8.6 billion. By day’s end shares were down 6.4% below the IPO price.

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5 of the Most Anticipated Global 2026 Concert Tours

We’ve collected the five most anticipated global 2026 concert tours that have been announced so far, and where you can find tickets. Check them out!

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Tricky Stewart to keynote AIMP–MMF-US Atlanta Summit

Dr. Christopher “Tricky” Stewart will deliver the Songwriter Keynote at the annual AIMP–MMF-US Atlanta Summit. It’s all happening on Thursday, September 18th at 5 PM. Major hits written and produced. Continue reading

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How KPop Demon Hunters nailed the Formula for Fandom

KPop Demon Hunters became Netflix’s most-watched film by representing authentic fandom and K-pop culture. Its blend of real fan insight and universal themes turned a niche into a global hit. Learn how KPop Demon Hunters nailed the formula for fandom

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How To Use Live Performances to Build A Music Industry Network

Networking doesn’t have to be so scary! For artists, the concert venue might just be the best environment to put your best foot forward and build connections. Learn how to use use live performances to build a music industry network.

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Building the Next Era of Public Radio

Public radio is facing a historic turning point following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While the challenges are serious, new data from the 2025 Techsurvey points to opportunities for reinvention, renewed support, and a more resilient future as broadcaster build next era of public radio.

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