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RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:35pm · Musically

UK firm BPM SFX raises £2m to expand stage-effects business

If you’re not in the touring business, you may not know the name of British company BPM FX. You may well have seen its work though: it’s been behind pyrotechnics, special effects and lasers for tours by the likes of Oasis, Calvin Harris and The Prodigy as well as individual festivals. Now it has raised £2m […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 1:30pm · Musically

SZA is latest artist to hit back at an ICE post using her music

The White House’s campaign to promote the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) by using liberal-leaning artists’ music in social media posts continues. The latest used SZA’s ‘Big Boy’ – a track originally recorded for TV show Saturday Night Live – in a post that referenced the song’s ‘It’s cuffin’ season’ lyrics. SZA was quick to respond. […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 12:30pm · Musically

Spotify offers ‘more control’ starting with Prompted Playlist

“For the first time, Spotify is giving users the power to steer the algorithm,” is how the streaming service’s latest announcement begins. “Imagine a Spotify that doesn’t just passively learn from you but literally listens to you. One you can steer and shape with your own words,” it continues. If you’re reading those portentous words thinking […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:59am · Music Business WorldWide

Charlotte Stahl, TikTok’s Head of Music Partnerships EMEA, exits

Exec joined TikTok in 2020 as Artist Relations Manager for Germany Source

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:59am · Music Business WorldWide

Meta partners with iHeartMedia to bring Coldplay concert to VR headsets

The free event will launch on Meta Horizon on December 30 at 11AM Pacific time. Source

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:29am · Music Business WorldWide

Rebecca Allen promoted to Chief Artist & Strategy Officer at UMG UK

In this 'first-of-its-kind' leadership role, Allen will support UMG UK's labels in 'helping artists navigate every step of their journey within the company' Source

RSS Dec 11, 2025 11:00am · Music Business WorldWide

Congressman asks FTC to investigate AllTrack and Pro Music Rights

Fitzgerald’s letter focuses on claims that both PROs may be misrepresenting the scope of their music rights portfolios. Source

RSS Dec 11, 2025 5:00am · Musically

Connect Chats: Tomas Luyke – ‘Focus on finding your people’

“Focus on finding your people, not everyone’s people,” says Tomas Luyke, director, marketing EU at Nettwerk Music Group. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 10:31pm · Musically

Online attack falsely linked Taylor Swift to Nazi symbols

A report has examined a wave of recent social-media posts associating Taylor Swift’s latest album with far-right and Nazi imagery. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 6:50pm · Music Business WorldWide

‘That’s called robbery’: Gene Simmons urges US Congress to end loophole that allows radio stations not to pay for using recordings

The KISS frontman told a Senate hearing that recording artists are treated 'worse than slaves' in the US Source

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:52pm · Musically

UK live bodies protest over increased business rates for venues

A group of 17 live-industry bodies in the UK have written to the country’s leader Sir Keir Starmer protesting at tax changes. The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:49pm · Music Business WorldWide

Universal Music Group expands global portfolio of retail stores for superfans, with new shop locations in New York and London

The UMusic Shop NY opens Wednesday, December 10 at 2 Penn Plaza. The London store opens on Tuesday, December 16, in Camden Town Source

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:45pm · Musically

Talha Anjum and Umair were Spotify’s most-streamed local acts in Pakistan during 2025

Last week, Spotify shared year-end charts for Pakistan, but as in previous years, they focused on domestic acts and releases. For the second time in a row, rapper Talha Anjum […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:25pm · Musically

Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk: “Our role is to translate India’s talent for the world”

In an interview with India Today magazine, Hybe chairman Bang Si-Hyuk has shared some details about the South Korean company’s plans for India where it opened an office in Mumbai […] The post is from Music Ally.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:15pm · Hypebot

2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants awarded, surpassing $5.1M in total support for Small Venues

Live Music Society is closing out 2025 with a major boost for small independent venues. The nonprofit announced recipients of its 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants, awarding $252,500 to 33 small performance spaces across 19 states and Washington, D.C. The post 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants awarded, surpassing $5.1M in total support for Small Venues appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:13pm · Music Business WorldWide

Jeff Sosnow named President of Warner’s Reprise Records

Sosnow will oversee the "next chapter of Reprise," while continuing to guide A&R strategy for Warner Records Source

RSS Dec 10, 2025 3:01pm · Music Business WorldWide

Patrick Moxey’s publishing company resolves long-running legal dispute with Sony Music and Ultra Records

The two parties closed out both trademark case and a related copyright infringement complaint that date back to 2012. Source

RSS Dec 10, 2025 2:51pm · Hypebot

6 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians in 2026

2026 is right around the corner. Need help figuring out your musical goals for the next year? Here, borrow some of ours. The post 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians in 2026 appeared first on Hypebot.

RSS Dec 10, 2025 2:00pm · Music Business WorldWide

Nicole Thomas promoted to Managing Director of Virgin Music Group South Africa

Virgin Music South Africa also recently extended its long-term partnership with Gallo Record Company Source

RSS Dec 10, 2025 1:32pm · Hypebot

Bruce Houghton Talks Touring, American Music Fairness Act & More

Bruce Houghton from Bandsintown, Hypebot, the Skyline Artists agency and Berklee joins Michael Bandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to talk about touring, the American. Continue reading The post Bruce Houghton Talks Touring, American Music Fairness Act & More appeared first on Hypebot.