Music Business Worldwide

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1. Damon Whiteside to step down as Academy of Country Music CEO

   Whiteside will remain as CEO Emeritus for the remainder of 2026 as the organization searches for his successor.

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2. Robert Kyncl tells WMG shareholders: AI is music’s next growth engine, not its downfall

   Warner boss also signals major pricing opportunity ahead for rightsholders on DSPs

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3. Netflix nabs Harry Styles concert exclusive, adding to growing music slate alongside Ed Sheeran and BTS specials

   One Night in Manchester. will be Styles’ first live concert to appear on any streaming platform.

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4. Tony van de Berkt appointed CEO of Universal Music Netherlands

   8Ball Music founder to oversee Universal's recorded music operations in the Dutch market.

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5. Concert staging giant TAIT acquires Silent House, the creative agency behind tours from Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and more

   They also worked together on tours featuring the Backstreet Boys, Tyler, the Creator, and the Jonas Brothers.

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6. Matt Spetzler’s $200m-backed Pipeline acquires music valuation firm Clarty

   Clarty was founded in 2023 by former BMG senior executives Stéphane Hubert and Pierre Suignard.

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7. Warner Music Group strikes deal with South Korea’s MAINSTREAM – the management firm behind superstar Lee Young Ji

   Warner said it will work closely with MAINSTREAM and its roster on talent development, music production, and promotion to help grow its artists’ global careers

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8. Live Nation Antitrust Trial: 3 things to know as landmark case kicks off in New York court

   Here are three things to know as the trial gets underway.

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9. Germany’s recorded music business generated USD $2.73B in 2025 – up just 2.3% YoY

   Results for the market published on Thursday (February 26) by the German Music Industry Association, BVMI

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10. Kanye West beats most ‘Donda’ copyright claims over ‘Hurricane’ and ‘Moon’ brought by Artist Revenue Advocates

    A federal judge has dismissed the bulk of infringement claims against the rapper.

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