February, 2026

Xania Monet manager launches ‘multi-million-dollar’ JV with Create Music Group
Romel Murphy forming 'hybrid AI and traditional' label and management firm dai + drm Source...

Live Nation acquires again, swooping for Italy’s ForumNet Group
ForumNet Group owns and operates Unipol Forum, a 15,800-capacity arena that has drawn about 2m visitors annually since opening in 1990. Source...

B2B music streamer Soundtrack acquires Ambie and Tunify, expanding presence in UK and Benelux
Both companies will adopt the Soundtrack brand while retaining their local teams. Source...

Blackstone sells part of Recognition Music catalog to Sony Music for over $200m (report)
Billboard reports that the deal consists primarily of publishing rights and some master recording royalty streams Source...

6 key arguments from Concord and UMG’s $3bn Anthropic lawsuit – and why it’s one of the most significant AI copyright fights yet
A closer look at UMG, Concord and ABKCO's second copyright infringement lawsuit against AI giant Anthropic Source...

Wan Yin Koh named VP, Business Development, Digital at Warner Chappell Music Asia Pacific
Singapore-based executive will lead digital licensing and partnerships across the Asia Pacific region. Source...

With 40bn streams, $75m revenues last year, and double-digit growth forecast for 2026, Romania’s Global Records is redefining indie success in Central and Eastern Europe
Global Records founder Ștefan Lucian on hitting 40bn streams, the company's revenue target for 2026 and more. Source...

‘The way people consume music is always evolving, and it’s our job to stay ahead.’
Virgin Music Group's North American GM Cindy James recalls the lessons, challenges and triumphs that have landmarked her journey from Australia to LA Source...

YouTube’s subscription business is now generating roughly $20bn a year – with music a key growth driver
YouTube's combined advertising and subscription revenues exceeded $60 billion for 2025 Source...

Virgin Music Group extends distribution deal with South Africa’s Gallo Records and Content Connect
Virgin Music will continue distributing music from Gallo and CCA artists globally, while the South African companies focus on artist development. Source...

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