February, 2026

Vermont caps ticket resale prices at 110% of face value in law backed by Noah Kahan
The law also bans speculative ticket sales, where a reseller lists tickets they do not yet own. Source...

‘The future of the industry belongs to executives who can bridge the creative, commercial, and technological divides.’
EMIC founder Daniel Findikian talks music industry education, emerging markets, and more Source...

Reservoir deployed $120m on acquisitions and advances in latest fiscal year, as its annual revenues grew 11% YoY to $175.7m
Reservoir Media has published its fiscal Q4 (calendar Q1) and full-year financial results for its fiscal 2026, ended March 31, 2026. Source...

Sir Lucian Grainge on AI, Spotify, and why he’s not in the ‘functional music’ industry
Three things you might have missed from Grainge's fireside chat at the GREATER Together LA summit last week Source...

DHgate Affiliate Program 2026: Earning Big Commissions
If you’ve been looking for an affiliate program with big earning potential and a truly worldwide audience, the DHgate Affiliate Program is worth a serious look in 2026. It can pay commissions as hig...

Downtown Music Publishing strikes deal to represent Biz Markie catalog and name, image & likeness rights
Deal covers publishing administration and sync licensing, alongside representation of the late artist's NIL rights. Source...

From Bolloré urging UMG to reject Ackman’s $64B bid to Gamma’s lawsuit to unmask the creators of two smear sites… it’s MBW’s weekly round-up
The biggest headlines from the past few days... Source...

Official: UMG rejects Bill Ackman’s $64B takeover bid
Universal Music Group has rejected Bill Ackman's takeover offer. Source...

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