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Amit Dubey, Music Publishing & Rights Strategist and Founder, Beat Street Music & Publishing, explores how metadata and rights management....
Shahir Muneer, Founder and CEO of Divo, discusses music licensing issues amid the Zee Music Company-Nykaa copyright dispute
The agreement also introduces broader collaboration around artist promotion, fan engagement, ecommerce initiatives and creator-focused tools
The agreement expands the companies’ 2024 partnership while opening new opportunities for UMG artists and songwriters
Prior to joining Spotify, Kamat worked with Meta and WhatsApp
In this guest column, Achille Forler talks about performer royalties and rights awareness in India’s music industry
Industry stakeholders discuss key reforms to simplify India’s music licensing ecosystem
Experts say the issue is no longer just piracy, but the belief that is freely available rather than protected intellectual....
Sharma discusses Budweiser’s culture-first vision spanning basketball, indie creators, and experiential marketing
Immersive fan event celebrating ,music, fashion, sneaker culture, and entertainment
Jaggi will drive digital growth and strengthen distribution partnerships
As IPL campaigns scale, music rights move from compliance to strategy
Vakil signalled an ambitious 2026 pipeline for music-led brand experiences
A minimalist soundtrack and a single idea reframe comfort in India’s cluttered footwear market
The exit signals a broader shift in licensing partnerships as competition intensifies in India’s music rights ecosystem
The move marks a shift from building ventures like Hoopr to enabling broader growth
By partnering with Anirudh, the company aims to take regional music global while strengthening its pop and hip-hop footprint
Kaul shared the news in a reflective LinkedIn post, describing the cover feature as less of a personal milestone and....
The partnership grants athletes across gymnastics, figure skating, dance and other routine-based sports access to UMG’s vast music catalog for....
By centralising the licensing process, Sangeet Dwar seeks to formalise this largely under-reported market and unlock new royalty streams for....
The company’s own channels collectively reach an audience of 550 million followers and subscribers
The project explores emotional responsibility, self-awareness and preventive thinking, while presenting an entertaining and accessible story for diverse audiences
The partnership comes at a time when India is one of Adobe’s top three global growth markets
In this guest column, Shahir Muneer, Founder and CEO of Divo Music, examines how IPRS’s action against unlicensed venues signals....
NDTV Good Times collaborates with Honey Singh to turn concerts into immersive cultural experiences across 11 cities of Bharat
In her new role, Deborah will drive Hoopr’s global expansion, taking its 22,000+ Bollywood, Indie, and Regional tracks to brands....
Outdated systems, complex rights, and a lack of awareness about available solutions have led to widespread unauthorized music use, costing....
Hoopr Smash crosses 20,000 tracks with Turnkey’s English music addition, enabling wider global soundscapes for Indian content creators.
In this guest column, Vitasta Kaul, CMO at Hoopr, warns that using unlicensed music can lead to lawsuits and brand....
The brand aims to onboard 1500+ brands by the end of FY’26 through its music-tech play.
Debuts this one-of-a-kind platform by onboarding iconic music label, YRF Music and 380+ Acclaimed Artists.
As we reflect on the lessons of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, it is clear that policymakers and industry....
This passion for music and self-expression has led him to evolve as a singer, songwriter, and music producer, a progression....
As the only entity in India focused on using music as a strategic branding tool, HBS is set to redefine....
With Yaara, Nishant captures the pain of lost love in a way that is both deeply relatable and musically innovative.
This upbeat and romantic synth-pop track is now available for licensing on the Hoopr platform, offering content creators and businesses....
Over the years, Meta and UMG have collaborated on innovative ways to integrate licensed music across the Meta ecosystem, including....
Hires ex-BookMyShow as CTO and ex-CredR as CMO to Drive Growth in the Booming Creator Economy
Solidifying Its Place as the Go-To Platform for Content Creators Nationwide & in 15 Other Countries
IPRS is conducting its inaugural workshop in Chandigarh as part of the My Music My Rights campaign, marking a significant....
In addition to this, TikTok has begun muting videos containing songs authored by UMPG-affiliated songwriters, following the expiration of the....
This decision coincides with Spotify's announcement of an expanded partnership with Riverside, integrating the renowned podcast creation service's tools into....
Ananya Birla is premiering her first global crossover single of 2024 titled ‘Cuffed’ (Jo Tha Mila)’ that arrives on all....
IPRS, as a govt. authorised music copyright society, actively collects and distributes royalties on behalf of its members, turning creative....
This legal triumph empowers PPL to continue its licensing operations unhindered, preventing infringement and seeking remedies against unauthorized use of....
UMG has been engaged in contract renewal discussions with TikTok, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for artists and songwriters.
The panel will delve into unpacking the role of AI in the creative industry and will highlight the impact of....
The team “Music Licensing” is evolving steadily and although people are becoming aware of it, there are many for whom....
As per the renewed agreement, TME retains access to UMG's extensive music catalog for QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music,....
Old hits from various decades evoke feelings of warmth, joy, and familiarity, making them an ideal choice for marketers aiming....
In an exclusive interview with loudest.in he talks about this achievement and the thriving music industry in India.
Bharg, known for his boundary-pushing soundscapes, and Chaar Diwaari, with their infectious pop style, have crafted a musical masterpiece that....
The campaign will be live for 15 days and will offer a rich mosaic of content and music that pays....
According to the CISAC report, The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd.?(IPRS) ranked as the 4th largest Society by revenues in....
This collaboration aims to address the growing demand from big content creators for high-quality music that enhances their content and....
The team “Music Licensing” is evolving steadily and although people are becoming aware of it, there are many for whom....
Music publishing royalties, the lifeblood of artists, composers, and labels, have been on the rise in recent years.
The partnership ensures that all IPRS creators and publisher members with assigned rights are accounted and paid for the display....
Siddharth Sharma's journey in the world of music began at an early age, nurturing his innate talent for various instruments,....
This legendary singer is now set to enchant us once again with his latest masterpiece, the song "Do Raazi," a....
As we stand witness to the crescendo of AI's influence, it becomes evident that its harmonious integration is redefining every....
He has been in the industry for the past 27 years and he was the one who started the movement....
This resounding demand aims to regulate generative AI technologies and protect the copyrights of musicians worldwide against unauthorized use by....
Through this partnership, Illusto users gain access to over thousands of label-quality songs, sound effects, audio clips, and soundtracks from....
The introduction of a dedicated music platform will not only provide TikTok users with enhanced music discovery and streaming capabilities....
Gaurav Dagaonkar is the cofounder and CEO of Hoopr.ai, a music licensing marketplace for content creators.
The court has directed the defendants to pay the royalties to IPRS as per the judgment of the erstwhile Intellectual....
The deal also features other popular original shows including Californication, Dexter, The Good Wife, NCIS, Blue Bloods, The Good Fight,....
The acquisition of 7digital will help Songtradr expand its offerings and reach new markets.
The move came after a licensing dispute between the two companies that had been ongoing for several months.
The amendments in the Copyright Act in 2012 cleared the way for a new beginning for IPRS and the fraternity....
Procured licenses for over 50 Bollywood songs across 10 major labels in just 48 hours for the mega event in....
As part of its year-long pan-India campaign 'Learn and Earn,' the IPRS recently organized a knowledge workshop in Chandigarh. The....
Company aims to solve the problem faced by India’s 80mn+ content creators in sourcing copyright safe music for their videos
The startup was launched on 21 september at the All About Music conference in Mumbai, and we’ll have a deeper....
The Shorts revenue share program will start rolling out in early 2023
In a freewheeling chat with Loudest.in the Bangash brothers spoke about their new album and more.
Beatoven.ai India’s first and only AI- driven new age, disruptive music tech start-up catering to music composers and content creators.
The new licensing deal will further increase Universal Music Africa’s (UMA’s) reach within the African market.
SM Entertainment is led by founder and Chief Producer Lee Soo-man.
As part of this partnership, UMG will provide licences that will allow LimeWire to partner with UMG artists in order....
The Tollywood music creators and users on Chingari have some exciting news coming their way! Chingari powered by $GARI- India's....
India’s leading private radio and entertainment network today announced the third season of ‘Superhits Marathi Film Festival’. This festival will....
Track Club, the new subscription-based music licensing platform powered by Marmoset, knows what creators need when they look for....
The woes of unfair pay and unfair play of music are often left unresolved in our country. Empowered by....
ClicknClear, which claims to be the world’s only specialist music rights tech and licensing company for performance sports, has....
One of India’s largest music labels, Tips Music, today announced a multi-year licensing deal with ShareChat, India’s leading social media....
Music licensing marketplace ‘Hoopr’ that allows video creators and businesses to license royalty-free music for their videos, ads and....
The partnership between the music label and short-videos sharing platform will be a game-changer in terms of user engagements for....
Mohalla Tech, the parent company behind India’s number one short video app Moj and Indic language social media platform ShareChat,....
September 2020: When Lauv came to Mumbai last year for his headline tour, he connected in person with our....
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched UMPG Window - a digital resource that renders creators with instant access to their....
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has entered into a licensing agreement with The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), thereby being....
Known as the Copyright Man of India Sanjay Tandon, Co-founder and CEO, Indian Singer's Rights Association (ISRA) has....
The International Federation of Musicians (Federation Internationale des Musiciens – FIM is a non-governmental organization representing the “voice of musicians....
Music composer, songwriter, and an Indian classical music instrumentalist Abhijit Pohankar is known to do things differently as he’s one....
Indian Performing Right Society Limited ("IPRS") and Dataclef are pleased to announce a significant expansion of their services agreement, growing....
Music is an integral part of podcasts, and....
Music has its own language and a great emotional appeal, you don’t need words to express it and ‘INFINITY’ is....
The man behind the visionary electronic music label 'Mad Decent', Thomas Wesley Pentz aka Diplo has decided to launch yet....