Also this week: Derek “Drex” Jancar wins Billboard Canada's Impact Award, and the first-ever Canadian edition of Billboard Managers to Watch is announced.
Although 14 of the 20 stocks in the Billboard Global Music Index lost value, it declined just 0.2% as many of the companies with the biggest impact fared well.
Consumers are increasingly favoring experiences like concerts over material items, but they’re willing to pay more to make those experiences more pleasant or special.
"Supporting creators’ well-being is essential to sustaining a vibrant music ecosystem," explains Spotify's Head of Social Impact Lauren Siegal Wurgaft.
The dance duo will be the first client of Animal Talk management, which is being headed by Bella Tamis and Palm Tree Crew Management's Myles Shear and Mike Hoerner.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed her spending plans in the commons earlier today.
The sale of the private asset-backed securitization follows a prior ABS led by KKR in March 2024.
The Cranberries, The Prodigy and The Jesus and Mary Chain have all released LPs in collaboration with Cooking Vinyl.
A peek inside the exclusive SXSW London affair.
Spotify peaked at $717.87 on Thursday (June 5) and finished the week up nearly 53% in 2025.
