UK-based non-profit Lila has launched its latest initiative, Lila Labs. It’s an extension of the organisation’s existing work supporting South Asian artists and industry professionals.
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UMG acquires strategic stake in Thai label What The Duck
Universal Music Group’s latest move in south-east Asia is a strategic investment in Thai label What The Duck. And while the company will remain a standalone operation, its founder Moy Samkwan […]
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Connect 2026: Global music focus report
This is news coverage of Music Ally Connect 2026 – our international music business conference that is taking place 22–23 January 2026 in London. While Music Ally Connect 2026 had […]
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Kobalt and Madverse team up to boost South Asian royalties
There is plenty of excitement around the growth in streams for Indian and South Asian artists, but in some cases royalties aren’t yet flowing as they should be. That’s something […]
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South Asian Soundcheck report calls for more progress in UK
68% of South Asian musicians and professionals feel poorly represented or invisible in the UK music industry. That’s the sobering finding of a report, The South Asian Soundcheck, published by […]
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IFPI boss confirms plans to launch official charts in India
Global labels body the IFPI is planning to launch some official music charts in India according to CEO Victoria Oakley.
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Savan Kotecha teams up with UMG to launch new Indian boy-band
How long does it take to manufacture a boy band in 2025? Five months, if you go by the time from when auditions were announced for OutStation.
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Fake versions of geo-blocked Pakistani hits flood Indian streaming services
The government-mandated geo-blocking of Pakistani songs on Indian streaming services in May has led to a surge of unauthorised remakes.
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Watch ‘I-Pop Icons: Getting Closer to Badshah’
I-Pop Icon Badshah looks back at his life and career in this new short film by Spotify, as part of its wider initiative.
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Assam government and BookMyShow sign agreement to stage international concerts
Another week and another north-eastern Indian state has announced its plans to boost its concert economy: Assam.
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K-Pop firm Hybe reveals its plans for a subsidiary in India
After months of speculation, Hybe has finally confirmed that it’s starting operations in India this year, with the launch set for Autumn.
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The Meghalaya government has plans to develop the state’s concert economy
Earlier this week, the government of Meghalaya shared its vision for developing its “concert economy”.
