Canadian Music Hall of Fame to Induct Dan Hill, Glass Tiger & More in 2025
Ginette Reno and Loreena McKennitt join the previously-announced Sum 41 in this year’s class. …
Tamer Ashour on Winning Song of the Year at Billboard Arabia Music Awards, Success Through Melodies of ‘Drama’
Billboard Arabia features the acclaimed star Tamer Ashour, who recently won two prestigious awards for his hit song “Haygely Mawgow” at the Billboard Arabia Music Awards. …
Brits Week 2025: Kasabian, Clean Bandit and More to Perform at Charity Concert Series
The concerts will take place around the main Brit Awards ceremony on March 1. …
In Canada: WMG’s ADA Signs Global Deal With Punjabi Music Company EYP Creations
Also this week: East Coast Music Association parts with its CEO and Lady Gaga And Bruno Mars score a No. 1. …
‘Game-Changing’ Probe Into UK Ticketing Business Launches Following Oasis Surge Pricing
Proposed measures to protect fans include capping resale prices and curbing resellers from listing more tickets than they are legally allowed to purchase on the primary market. …
London Dance Venue Drumsheds to Remain Open With New Safety Measures Following License Review
At a hearing on Tuesday (Jan. 7), Enfield Council said the police will continue to monitor the premises. …
Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and Noah Kahan Propel U.K. Music Sales to Record Highs in 2024
The U.K. music industry surpasses its CD-era peak with $3 billion in sales, thanks to streaming and vinyl, according to the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association. …
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation During Pivotal Moment for Arts Funding
Trudeau will stay on until a leadership race elects the new leader of his Liberal Party, who will then replace him as PM until the next federal election. …
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Charli XCX and Taylor Swift Help Lift UK Music Streams to Record High – But Proposed AI Regulations Threaten Growth
Female artists spent 34 weeks at No. 1 on the UK’s official singles chart in 2024, fueling an 11% increase in streaming for the year. …
Five Charged in Connection With Liam Payne’s Death
A judge says the singer’s friend and four hotel employees should face charges in connection with his Oct. 16 death in Buenos Aires. …