Mumbai, 24th June 2026: The Indian music licensing landscape has taken a major turn. Phonographic Performance Limited India is now officially reinstated as a copyright society, marking a critical shift for India’s music economy. The move restores formal licensing power to PPL after years of legal uncertainty, especially around public performance rights for sound recordings. […]
Mumbai, 22nd June 2026: On World Music Day 2026, legendary playback singer Sonu Nigam announced the launch of I Believe Your Music (IBYM), a transformative initiative aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of original music creators. Sonu Nigam’s new venture promises a fresh ecosystem built on authenticity, originality, and creative freedom. More than […]
New Delhi, 17th June 2026: MGMH Academy, the education and knowledge-sharing division of Music Gets Me High (MGMH), has announced that applications are now open for the next batch of “All Access by Ritnika Nayan: The Music Industry Fellowship,” a comprehensive music business management program designed to equip artists, managers, and aspiring music professionals with […]
Mumbai, 17th June 2026: In a landmark move for the global music industry, REPUBLIC Collective has announced a multi-year worldwide partnership with ZIZA Inc., the New York-based company founded by entrepreneur and Malsons Ventures CEO Shivam Malhotra. Together, the two companies will launch ZIZA Records, a new label dedicated to developing, scaling, and exporting South […]
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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