Japan’s digital music market grew 5 percent in the first half of the year, according to figures released Monday by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. In spite of the modest gain, the overall Japanese recorded music market, the world’s second largest, fell 2.9 percent from the prior-year period….

A new survey tries to answer an age-old question: do people attend fewer concerts as they age? This particular survey, conducted by ticketing company Eventbrite, found millennials and boomers alike see “experiences” as an important part of a fulfilled life — not surprising considering boomers were attending Woodstock, The Newport Folk Festival and the US Festival before…

Although streaming services have rapidly become the main source of music for many individuals, having risen above the ashes of both physical album sales and digital downloads, there remains some question over whether a $10 a month price tag is simply too much for the average consumer to pay….

Music and entertainment related stocks fell on Monday as the global stock market continued a three day tumble.  New York Stock Exchange officials said they would halt all trading for at least 15 minutes if the decline reached 7%….

When we think of ticket sales in the music industry, we usually think of large concerts or festivals, but there are many other types of events which can be ticketed for that help to supplement an artist’s income while simultaneously aiding in building a stronger connection with fans….

Spotify has signed a new two-year licensing deal with UK-based CMO PRS For Music. The deal covers the repertoire of PRS for Music and Irish society IMRO members in the UK & Ireland. In addition, it covers repertoire represented by independent music publishers body IMPEL, plus over 100 PRS for Music-affiliated societies around the globe….

Straight Outta Compton easily maintained its box-office lead with an estimated $26.8 million in ticket sales over a sleepy late summer weekend at North American multiplexes, according to studio estimates Sunday….

One Direction will disband this March after holding crunch talks in London last weekend. That’s according to reports in The Sun that claim the four members of the boy band – Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan – have mutually agreed to an extended hiatus to focus on solo projects. If true, the group’s last…

In a lengthy letter posted to his Facebook page on Aug. 19, Neil Young provided a detailed update about the state of Pono, his company featuring a digital music download service and portable player….

The first-ever Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival debuted at Jones Beach, NY, on Saturday (Aug. 22) to record-breaking numbers….