Spotify breaks down $11bn payout to music industry - including rise of non-English language music

Spotify has published its latest Loud & Clear report on the economics of music streaming. The streaming giant has already published some of its headlines for the 2025 data – including the $11 billion payout to the music industry (including artists, songwriters, labels, publishers and other rights-holders). Spotify also revealed the ...

RZA of Wu-Tang Clan covers the April 2026 edition of Music Week

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA covers the April edition of Music Week

Ahead of London summit & C2C Festival, CMA's Sarah Trahern on UK's 'strong country music ecosystem'

Primary Wave signs catalogue deal with Kool & The Gang's Robert "Kool" Bell

Warner Chappell renews deal with Stromae's publishing firm Mosaert

Music Support appoints Claire Haffenden to board of trustees

Music Support has appointed Claire Haffenden to its board of trustees. The specialist charity provides help to anyone in the UK music industry experiencing substance misuse, addiction and ...

Data-driven live entertainment company Gotobeat reports 400% growth in 2025

Live entertainment company Gotobeat, which combines promoters’ experience with AI technology, has reported 400% growth in 2025. According to the data-driven company, the growth trajectory is set to ...

'Hans is a master storyteller': Reservoir signs expanded deal with film composer Hans Zimmer

Reservoir Media has agreed a new deal with film composer Hans Zimmer. Since 2015, Reservoir’s collection of film music has included rights to numerous scores created by Zimmer. ...

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