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ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% on record $1.8B revenue

ASCAP, the only remaining non-profit U.S. PRO, delivered a record $1.835 billion in revenue in 2024, a 5.7% increase over 2023 with ASCAP 2024 distributions up 6.5% to $1.696 billion.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Eventim beats Live Nation • new IEBA exec • SoundCloud adds Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the growth.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next?

As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation.

Alana Bonilla on 02/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More

The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Craft vs Character: A Problem The Music Industry Must Fix

Craft vs Character: The music industry is trapped in a system that rewards personality over craft, forcing artists to become content creators first and musicians second, writes Mark Mulligan.

Alana Bonilla on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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‘Blowing Up The Compulsory’ License for Songs: Chris Castle

There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle.

Alana Bonilla on 02/26/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UMG just assigned 100K ISNI IDs: You need to get one too

Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced its official adoption of ISNI IDs as a global identifier assigned to anyone involved in the creation of intellectual property.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

Bruce Houghton on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Art of Vocal Production With Prince Charles Alexander

Lean the art of vocal production as Prince Charles Alexander shares insider secrets on working with legends like Biggie and Beyoncé and shaping the next generation of music producers at Berklee Online. Learn his insights on AI, vocal emotion, and making sure you get credit for your work.

Alana Bonilla on 02/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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