February, 2025

Confirmed: Concord acquires Stem
Concord has, as expected, fully acquired Los Angeles-based music distribution platform Stem Source...

StubHub files for IPO in New York, reveals 30% revenue growth in 2024
The online ticket resale platform swung to a net loss of $2.8 million in 2024 as expenses ballooned Source...

Italy’s subscription streaming revenues grew 17.1% in 2024, as recorded music market hit $499m
FIMI reports that Italy is seeing a notable increase in recorded music exports, and in the local popularity of homegrown acts Source...

Brazilian authorities make arrest in uploading of 400 fake tracks to Spotify that were streamed 28m times
The accused has also been charged with stealing from composers via promotional WhatsApp groups Source...

The best argument why Spotify (and other music streaming platforms) need to increase their prices in 2025.
Why the oft-ignored metric of ARPCH gives the music industry a fresh perspective – and fresh insights – on streaming's pricing model Source...

Ed Sheeran calls on UK government to invest £250m in music education
Letter to UK Prime Minister includes backing from Harry Styles, Central Cee, Coldplay, Stormzy, Elton John and more Source...

Silver Lake takes Endeavor private in $25bn deal, rebrands it WME Group
The deal marks “the largest private equity sponsor public-to-private investment transaction in over a decade,” said Silver Lake Source...

Live Nation to pay $20M to settle shareholder lawsuit
It comes as Live Nation continues to face an antitrust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice and numerous state attorneys general Source...

Armada’s BEAT Music Fund buys stake in catalog of DJ and producer Tiga
The deal includes rights to “a large portion” of masters from Tiga including hits that have collectively amassed over 33 million Spotify streams Source...

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