April, 2026

Canada’s SOCAN paid out USD $366m to rightsholders in 2025, warns AI is ‘placing mounting pressure’ on livelihoods
Canadian performing rights society SOCAN generated revenues of CAD $587.1 million ($420m) in 2025, up 5% compared with 2024. Source...

UK collection org PPL’s revenue grew 4.75% YoY to $415m in FY 2025; paid out $102m to performers & rightsholders in Q1 2026
In 2025, PPL paid royalties to more than 182,000 performers and recording rightsholders, including 16,000 who received payments for the first time. Source...

Larry Mestel to receive City of Hope’s 2026 Spirit of Life Award
Founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music recognized for industry leadership and commitment to advancing cancer research through partnership Source...

Former UMG Nashville chief Cindy Mabe launches Joan of Arc Music, strikes distribution deal with Warner Records Nashville
Joan of Arc Music operates across artist management, label services, publishing, TV/film production and philanthropy, with a distribution deal plugging into WMG's global network. Source...

Concord forms strategic venture with Steven Victor’s Victor Victor Worldwide, expands hip-hop footprint
VVW has launched the careers of artists including Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God. Source...

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