Mumbai, 10th June 2026: Billboard India has announced the appointment of Preeti Nayyar as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant leadership addition as the brand looks to strengthen its position in India’s rapidly expanding music and entertainment landscape. With more than 25 years of experience across media, television, radio, film marketing and the […]
Mumbai, 9th June 2026: India’s live music industry is experiencing its biggest boom in history. International superstars are selling out stadiums. Independent artists are drawing thousands of fans. Electronic music festivals, arena concerts, and large-scale live events have become a defining part of youth culture. Yet amid the excitement, two recent tragedies in Mumbai have […]
Mumbai, 8th June 2026: The global electronic music festival landscape is becoming increasingly competitive, but one event is rapidly separating itself from the pack. Italy’s Nameless Festival has spent the past decade transforming from a regional electronic music gathering into one of Europe’s fastest-growing festival brands. Now, with Calvin Harris and John Summit leading the […]
Mumbai, 6th June 2026: Garvit-Priyansh have been selected for YouTube Music’s Foundry Class of 2026, joining an elite global roster of emerging artists handpicked to represent the future of music. The duo are among four Indian acts chosen for this year’s cohort, placing them alongside some of the most exciting new voices from 11 countries. […]
Mumbai, 22nd May 2026: The music industry may have just entered a completely new era. Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have officially expanded their global licensing partnership to include monetization opportunities for fan-created remixes, mashups, and cover tracks, a move that could dramatically reshape how modern music culture operates online. For years, fan-made edits, […]
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Mumbai, 14th May 2026: India’s independent music scene just received a massive global boost. Universal Music India, a division of the world’s leading music entertainment company Universal Music Group, has officially announced a global distribution partnership with Mumbai-based independent music company first.wav. The deal marks a significant moment for India’s rapidly growing indie ecosystem, giving […]
Mumbai, 7th May 2026: A major new chapter in Bengali cinema is unfolding as Junglee Music, the film label division of Times Music, joins hands with Windows Production for an ambitious seven-film collaboration. Announced during Windows Production’s landmark 25th year celebrations, the partnership signals one of the biggest creative alliances currently shaping regional Indian cinema. […]
Mumbai, 6th May 2026: A major legal storm is unfolding as a Canadian musician, Ashley MacIsaac, files a $1.5 million lawsuit against Google, alleging that its AI-generated overview falsely identified him as a sex offender. The case has instantly sparked global concern, raising serious questions about the accuracy and accountability of AI-driven search results in […]
Mumbai, 30th April 2026: In a major move, Times Music has acquired Catrack Entertainment, a label synonymous with the golden era of Punjabi music. This marks Times Music’s third strategic acquisition, further strengthening its partnership with Primary Wave Music and signalling an aggressive push toward catalogue-driven growth. With Punjabi music already dominating streaming charts globally, […]