HYBE, the South Korean entertainment giant behind BTS, has reported its strongest-ever quarterly revenue performance, driven by a dramatic rise in concert earnings. For Q3 2025, the company posted a 37.8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue, reaching 727.2 billion South Korean won (USD $524.7 million). This marks a new record for HYBE, surpassing its previous […]

Classical Music from 1825 Chamber Music and Arts Singapore (CMAS) is set to showcase the rich landscape of classical music from 1825, a pivotal year in music history. Two centuries ago, 1825 marked a turning point as the Classical period gave way to the Romantic era. From the tempestuous Ludwig van Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge to […]

Students at Jahangirnagar University (JU) took part in a “Gaaner Michhil” (musical procession) on campus this evening to protest the government’s recent decision to cancel plans for music and physical education teacher posts in primary schools. The procession, organised under the banner “Konthomuktir Gaan” (Song of Freedom), began at the university’s Shaheed Minar and made […]

Live Nation has reported a remarkable 11% growth in its third-quarter results for 2025, with revenue reaching a record $8.5 billion. This surge underscores the continued and unshakable global demand for live events, particularly in the music sector. Despite the challenging economic environment, the company’s strong performance highlights the resilience of the live music industry, […]

Shadhin Music, the largest platform for Bangla music, is expanding its offerings by introducing audiobooks to its growing collection. As the year draws to a close, the platform has announced an exciting new feature that will delight its users: Shadhin Audiobooks. The new service will allow listeners to enjoy audio versions of iconic literary works, […]

The Bangladeshi government has made the controversial decision to remove music and physical education classes from its interim state-run schools. Along with this, positions for teachers in these subjects have also been abolished. This move has raised significant concerns as it comes amid growing influence from hardline religious groups who are reportedly working towards transforming […]

Let’s be clear: Laura Cox is a guitarist who plays at volumes usually reserved for arguments or jet engines. She didn’t spend years cultivating a viral presence to release a tame, mid-tempo ballad collection. The title track, Trouble Coming, is proof of that viral spark erupting into full-blown chaos. It’s loud, raw, and packed with […]

Following the release of her searing new album West End Girl, Lily Allen says she’s leaving her past exactly where it belongs: the past. In a conversation with Interview Magazine published Tuesday (Oct. 28), the British singer — who split from actor David Harbour after four years of marriage in February — said she has no inclinations […]

Shakira and The Weeknd have joined the FIFA Global Citizen Education board ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Latin music superstar and Canadian hitmaker will work with other leading figures across entertainment, sports, and business, including Ivanka Trump, Hugh Jackman, Gianni Infantino, Hugh Evans, and Serena Williams, in overseeing the fund’s efforts to make […]