February, 2026

Dan Nevin appointed VP, Industry Relations at Merlin
Nevin will lead Merlin's engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide. Source...

Why a fight over 61,000 recordings could shape the future of AI music licensing
The 61,026 recordings would carry a theoretical maximum statutory damage of $9 billion, up from around $84 million under the original 560-work complaint. Source...

StubHub and its CEO hit with proposed class action over ties to large-scale ticket resellers
The suit alleges Baker is a part-owner of ticket reseller Andro Capital, which has allegedly sold tickets through StubHub since 2008. Source...

A Make-or-Break Moment for AI Music Companies
The following op-ed comes from David Israelite, President & CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) Source...

Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group launches publishing division led by Zeb Berg
Sony Music Publishing will support and administer Alta Publishing worldwide. Source...

Pophouse acquires stake in Iron Maiden’s catalog, name, image & likeness rights
Pophouse Entertainment has entered into a partnership with influential British heavy metal band Iron Maiden Source...

AEG Presents expands Venue Development team, promoting Cameron Marcotte to VP
Alongside Marcotte, Jake Hiersteiner and Mike Ryan have been promoted to Director roles, alongside three new hires. Source...

UK government launches ‘Turn It Up’ plan to support homegrown music, committing $60m to back artists and businesses over three years
Government says it will support more than 2,000 projects and at least 40,000 artists and music professionals over three years Source...

Best SSPs for Publishers in 2026: Compared and Ranked
Choose the wrong SSP, and you probably won’t notice right away. There won’t be a warning or flashing error. You’ll just earn a little less from every ad until one day you realize you’ve been l...

Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt to receive MUSEXPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Bunt oversees the marketing and distribution of Disney's recorded music, music publishing and live concert businesses. Source...

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