February, 2026

Live Nation to open 4,400-capacity Nashville venue The Truth on October 1, with sold-out Miranda Lambert show
Live Nation first unveiled The Truth in October 2025 Source...

Michael Rowles steps back as Live Nation General Counsel after 20 years, with Chewy’s Da-Wai Hu taking the role
For 14 months, Live Nation has two Executive Vice Presidents, General Counsel and Secretary on paper: Rowles until 2028, Hu from November 2. Source...

Johnny McDaid receives BMI President’s Award at 2026 BMI London Awards
The event was hosted by BMI CEO Mike O'Neill and EVP, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer Mike Steinberg. Source...

Steve Lamacq joins Chrysalis Records and Blue Raincoat Music as Curator, New Music & Talent Development
Lamacq will work alongside both companies' A&R, management, and creative teams to identify and develop emerging talent. Source...

US Latin recorded music revenues reached $542.2m in H1 2026, up 8.6% YoY – outpacing the overall US market
Latin music accounted for 9.1% of total US recorded music revenue in H1 2026, up from 8.8% at the mid-point of 2025. Source...

After more than a decade as CEO of amra, Tomas Ericsson moves to Chairman, as Robin Davies takes over as CEO
Tomas Ericsson is stepping down as CEO of amra. The global digital collection society said on Tuesday (September 29) that Ericsson will leave the role effective January 1, 2027, after more than a deca...

Avex ups ownership stake in Brandon Silverstein’s S10 Entertainment, with an agreement to reach 100% over time
Silverstein continues as CEO of both S10 and Avex Music Group (AMG), and remains a board member and equity partner in AMG. Source...

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