Hey Music Lovers, Check Out These Big Headlines!
Universal Music Group (UMG) Meets EVEN: UMG and the superfan-centric platform, EVEN, are joining forces. This team-up lets artists connect with fans like never before with exclusive content and early access to new tunes. Plus, you'll be able to grab cool merch and vinyl immediately!
Live Nation Breaks Records: The concert scene is buzzing! In 2025, Live Nation rocked it with over 159 million fans at their events. And guess what? More fans partied outside the U.S. than inside. How cool is that?
Virgin Music Group's Big Move: Virgin Music Group just acquired Downtown Music Holdings! This mega-move means they're stepping up their game globally. Pieter van Rijn, Downtown’s former CEO, is now onboard with VMG to steer the ship into new adventures.
New Vibes at HYBE AMERICA: Say hi to Blue Highway Records, the freshly rebranded Nashville-based music division, previously known as BMLG. Led by Jake Basden, a music industry superstar, it's set to explore country, Americana, and roots rock like never before. Exciting times ahead for musicians and fans!
Stay tuned for more updates, because the music world never stops spinning!