Stories from the industry
Bands from the Northeast ready to break the ‘sound’ barrier
For decades, India’s Northeast has been home to a thriving music scene that remained largely invisible to the country’s mainstream industry. From the political storytelling of Manipur to the experimental sounds emerging from Assam and Mizoram, the region has produced artists whose work speaks to universal human experiences while staying deeply rooted in their cultural contexts. Now, a festival is working to change that narrative — not just through visibility, but by building an entire ecosystem designed to integrate these voices into India’s creative economy.
IPRS Shines in CISAC 2025 Report: India’s Music Royalties Surge 40.5%, Hits ₹741.6 Cr
The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) has released its industry perspective on the CISAC Global Collections Report 2025, which records another year of unprecedented global royalties for authors, composers, and publishers. The report positions India among the fastest-growing music markets worldwide, reflecting the rapid expansion of streaming and digital consumption.
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Royalty regime improved, but 95% still don’t pay for public performances, says Javed Akhtar
India’s copyright reforms may have boosted royalty payouts for songwriters and composers. However, Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) Chairman Javed Akhtar says the battle is far from won, with nearly 95% of people in public performances still not paying it.
IPRS: Championing the Rights and Royalties of Music Creators
The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) is India’s officially recognized copyright society, established under the Copyright Act, 1957. It serves as the nation’s authoritative body representing authors, composers, and music publishers, safeguarding their creative rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation. As a non-profit collective management organization, IPRS licenses the public performance and reproduction of musical works while collecting and distributing royalties with precision, transparency, and integrity.
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How AI is Creating a Wave of Innovation and Entrepreneurship That’s Reshaping the Music Industry
The music industry will continue to experience growth throughout the decade, with total music revenue reaching approximately $131 billion by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs. This lucrative business is built on streaming but also witnessing an unprecedented surge in innovation and entrepreneurship in artificial intelligence.
Read More: https://www.billboard.com/pro/how-ai-entrepreneurs-changing-music-industry-guest-column/