Music

As concert prices soar, an independent label and a moonshine distillery are betting on a $10 national tour to democratize live music and honor Black musical heritage.

CITY JAM's new INDUSTRY.AIFF applies Fortune 5000 venture disciplines to the music industry's most expensive problem: signed artists who never ship.

Facing severe financial headwinds, the English Chamber Orchestra taps a philosopher-prince to blend aristocratic networking with hard-nosed business strategy.

Avex Inc.'s move to acquire 85% of S10 Entertainment isn't just a music deal—it's a strategic blueprint for owning the transpacific cultural pipeline.

Pipit promises a crate-digging revolution for indie music by banning AI and major labels, but can its micro-patronage model survive the math of streaming?

By integrating historic venues and complex American narratives, the fifth annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival models the future of cultural tourism.

As small venues face mounting economic pressures, a new decentralized festival model aims to save Canada's grassroots live music scene.

K-Era Fest isn't just a cultural celebration—it's a calculated B2B maneuver positioning Seattle as the new gateway for Korean commerce in the US.

As country music expands its footprint in Los Angeles, celebrity-driven philanthropy is quietly becoming the lifeblood of public school arts education.

As Bacardi moves its flagship festival to Dehradun, the strategic shift reveals how global alcohol brands are using experiential IPs to bypass strict ad laws.

Globavend is betting its AI and logistics network can disrupt live entertainment, starting with a high-margin K-pop fan meeting in Macau's booming market.

More than a fan fest, the 2026 K-EXPO in Mexico City is a calculated move to convert the 'K-style' cultural wave into concrete economic dominance.

Pianist-turned-entrepreneur Doc Watkins is betting on a high-fidelity experience, building a physical network to rival our digital lives. Is this the future?

As AI floods creative industries, Proudly Human appoints a musician to lead its North American charge for a 'certified human' label. Is this the future of art?

Beyond the headlines of Tencent Music's $1 billion capital raise lies a story of strategic financial engineering and a bold declaration of market dominance.

MusiCares honors U2 as 2027 Persons of the Year, recognizing a 50-year career where global activism has been as defining as their stadium anthems.

A free family musical in NYC is more than just a show. It’s a strategic play in cultural diplomacy, blending tradition with immersive tech for the 2026 consumer.

Beyond the music, BIGBANG's 20th anniversary concert reveals a complex interplay of K-pop's enduring power, Hong Kong's economic ambitions, and TME's global strategy.

As generative AI raises alarms in music, one firm is partnering with legends like Armin van Buuren to build tools that empower artists, not replace them.

Mureka's new V9.5 model promises human-like emotion in AI songs. Is it a true creative partner for artists or the harbinger of a synthetic, saturated future?