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Music Is A Goldmine – Wendy Shay

Music Is A Goldmine – Wendy Shay

Wendy Shay Singer, Wendy Shay, has described music as a lucrative business, declaring herself as one of the richest artistes in the country. In an interview on Hitz FM on Tuesday, the ‘Survivor’ hitmaker revealed that she operates independently,...

Owner:  Blay Family
Music meets majesty: Giza Pyramids to host the Grammy Awards event in October
Business News | Doctors by Day, Rockstars by Night: AIIMS Rishikesh Lights Up with UrbanAura by EMIAC Media at Pyrexia 2025
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Black Music Coalition Excellence Honourees 2025 - Chris Chance

Black Music Coalition Excellence Honourees 2025 - Chris Chance

Now in its fourth year, the Black Music Coalition’s Excellence Honourees initiative recognises emerging talent changing the industry. Here, we meet Chris Chance, CEO & Director, Single Channel Films... PHOTO: CALVIN CEILE How did you first break...

Owner:  Future PLC
Black Music Coalition Excellence Honourees 2025 - Keecia Ellis

Black Music Coalition Excellence Honourees 2025 - Keecia Ellis

Now in its fourth year, the Black Music Coalition’s Excellence Honourees initiative recognises emerging talent changing the industry. Here, chair Sheryl Nwosu introduces this year’s Honourees, before we catch up with Keecia Ellis, Founder &...

Owner:  Future PLC
Spotify teams with UMG, Sony, Warner, Merlin & Believe on developing artist-first AI music products
Women In Music Roll Of Honour 2025: Portia Clarke-Millanaise, BET/Aisle Forty Four

Women In Music Roll Of Honour 2025: Portia Clarke-Millanaise, BET/Aisle Forty Four

During this year’s Women In Music Awards, we inducted a host of trailblazing industry executives into the Roll Of Honour, in association with TikTok. They join a huge list of previous honourees, including some of the leading names from across the...

Owner:  Future PLC
Sheryl Nwosu introduces the Black Music Coalition's Excellence Honourees 2025

Sheryl Nwosu introduces the Black Music Coalition's Excellence Honourees 2025

Now in its fourth year, the Black Music Coalition’s Excellence Honourees initiative recognises emerging talent changing the industry. Here, chair Sheryl Nwosu introduces this year’s Honourees and reflects on the impact and importance of the...

Owner:  Future PLC
Milwaukee Music Premiere: Diet Lite, ‘X-Ray’

Milwaukee Music Premiere: Diet Lite, ‘X-Ray’

Every week, the Milwaukee Music Premiere sponsored by Density Studios connects the city’s artists with our listening audience. If you’re an artist with a track you’d like us to debut exclusively on Radio Milwaukee, head over to our Music...

Owner:  Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
Milwaukee Music Premiere: Fairy Astronaut, ‘LVL 5’

Milwaukee Music Premiere: Fairy Astronaut, ‘LVL 5’

Every week, the Milwaukee Music Premiere sponsored by Density Studios connects the city’s artists with our listening audience. If you’re an artist with a track you’d like us to debut exclusively on Radio Milwaukee, head over to our Music...

Owner:  Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)
Electronic Music Festival Electric Island Returning To Australia In 2026
Spotify Partners With Sony, Universal, Warner and More to Develop AI Music Products

Spotify Partners With Sony, Universal, Warner and More to Develop AI Music Products

In a significant step towards interfacing with AI and its impact on the music industry, Spotify has partnered with the big three record companies — Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group — as well as licensing giant Merlin...

Owner:  Jay Penske
Recovery business @Hyperice has teamed up with soundscape creators @myndstreammusic to elevate the experience with an immersive experience
Songwriter on a Mission to Protect Music Artists’ Rights in Thailand

Songwriter on a Mission to Protect Music Artists’ Rights in Thailand

Jace Payackapan is a young Thai songwriter, performer, and vocalist. However, she chose to put her musical career on the back burner to support and defend musicians' and songwriters' rights. She is the co-founder of Songtaew Sync, which is...

Owner:  United Nations
Spotify partnering with multinational music companies to develop ‘responsible’ AI products
Spotify to develop ‘artist-first’ AI music products in partnership with Sony, UMG, Warner, Merlin, and Believe

Spotify to develop ‘artist-first’ AI music products in partnership with Sony, UMG, Warner, Merlin, and Believe

Spotify plans to develop “responsible” AI music products in partnership with all three major music companies – Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group – as well as indie music representative Merlin and independent music...

Owner:  Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly
Beatport launches ticketing platform exclusively for dance music events

Beatport launches ticketing platform exclusively for dance music events

Beatport, which operates an online music store for DJs, producers, and fans, plans to link its marketplace with live events exclusively for the dance music sector. The company announced the launch of Beatport Tickets on Thursday (October 16) in...

Owner:  Tim Ingham, Jay Penske & Todd Boehly
African talents can shine on global stage with proper support –Dwad Music

African talents can shine on global stage with proper support –Dwad Music

Fast-rising music promotion and distribution company, Dwad Music, has said that African talents can compete favourably on the international entertainment and creative stage if given the right kind of support. According to the music company, they...

Owner:  Maiden Alex Ibru

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