Music Industry Trends 2025: Panel of experts weighs inHypebot's panel of experts weighs in on music industry trends 2025 and how they will shape the business this year.
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How to make Music Merch and Sell It: 7 Step GuideLooking for a new way to boost income and connect with fans? Learn the seven steps to make merch that will leave a lasting impression.and then sell it.
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From Blackstone’s Citrin Cooperman acquisition to Travis Scott’s alleged copyright infringement… it’s MBW’s Weekly Round-UpThe biggest stories from the past week – all in one place…
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Wise Music Group acquires Austria-based classical music publisher Doblinger MusikverlagDeal follows the divestment of Wise Music's Digital Education division
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Wise Music Group Announces Sale of Music Education Division to Achieve PartnersWise Music Group announced today the sale of its music education division, including MusicFirst, Rising Software, Charanga, O-Generator, and Focus on Sound to the private equity firm Achieve Partners.Robert Wise, Chairman of Wise Music Group, commented: “This milestone represents the culmination of several years of strategic transformation for Wise Music Group. By entrusting our education businesses to Achieve Partners, we are confident that these brands will continue to thrive under their stewardship. At the same time, we can now fully dedicate ourselves to our core mission of music publishing with clarity and purpose, reinforcing our position as the leading independent in the industry."Wise Music Group plans to reinvest the capital raised from the sale of its education division to fund acquisitions of music copyrights and other music publishing assets. Recent purchases include Edition Peters, a prestigious classical music publisher and the original publisher of Richard Strauss, Jonathan Dove and John Cage; and the publishing rights to The Zombies’ iconic catalog, featuring hits like Time of the Season and She’s Not There. Additionally, Wise Music has acquired publishing and recording interests in the works of jazz legend Thelonious Monk, including classics such as 'Round Midnight and Straight, No Chaser.The company also remains committed to nurturing its contemporary roster of over 100 composers, recently securing exclusive publishing rights to Ludovico Einaudi, Volker Bertelmann (Oscar winner), Ólafur Arnalds, The Staves, and members of Apparat/Moderat.Achieve Partners will bring its unique expertise in education technology to bear on accelerating the development of all five educational brands, expanding their reach in ways that advance the role of technology in education while also prioritizing the unique needs of the music education community.Dr. Jim Frankel, Managing Director of MusicFirst and the combined businesses, stated: “Partnering with Achieve Partners opens an exciting new chapter for MusicFirst. Their dedication to innovation in education technology aligns perfectly with our vision, and we look forward to expanding our reach and impact in music education.” Troy Williams, Managing Director at Achieve Partners, added: “We are delighted to welcome Wise Music Group’s entire suite of groundbreaking education tools to the Achieve family. These companies have a remarkable track record of delivering innovative music education solutions to schools, teachers, and students worldwide. This is about not just supporting their continued growth, but also ensuring that they continue to set the standard in digital music education."The post Wise Music Group Announces Sale of Music Education Division to Achieve Partners first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Daniel Ek has cashed out over half-a-billion dollars in Spotify stock to date, banking another $28m this weekEk's latest transaction involved the sale of 60,000 shares
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Travis Scott, SZA, Future sued for alleged copyright infringement over 2023 hit ‘Telekinesis’Victory Boyd claims they ripped off her song 'Like The Way It Sounds' to create their 2023 hit, 'Telekinesis'.
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NIVA launches groundbreaking Independent Live Music surveyThe National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has launched State of Live, the first ever independent survey and economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.
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TikTok pushes Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches as ban nearsWith a January 19 U.S. ban a strong possibility, TikTok is promoting sister app Lemon8 and SaveMyTikToks launches to help creators back up TikTok accounts to competitor Triller.
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Signs of Music Career Burnout and How to Overcome ItFeeling drained and uninspired in your music career? Learn to recognize the signs of music career burnout and learn seven powerful strategies to reignite your passion and creativity.
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Blackstone majority-acquires Citrin Cooperman, one of music’s biggest valuation firmsIn the music industry, Citrin is best known as the home of expert music rights valuer Barry Massarsky and his team
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ATG expands into Spain via acquisition of theater operator SOM ProduceSOM Produce sells over 750,000 tickets annually
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New Spotify exposé is streaming free on Spotify: AnalysisAn explosive new Spotify exposé released this week is ironically available to stream as an audiobook on Spotify.
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Jesse Kirshbaum: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025Jesse Kirshbaum operates at the intersection of music, technology. Today he joins Hypebot's select group of industry leaders sharing their perspective on trends driving the music business as we enter 2025.
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Independent Artist Release Checklist: Free DownloadFrom best practices to essential tools, this free guide offers a complete independent artist release checklist.
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