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Rockstar Games has revealed GTA VI's in-game radio hosts, including Palms Trax co-hosting AfroBank FM with Burna Boy — alongside Bad Bunny, Robyn, Lana Del Rey and more. Out 19 November.

Fred again.. has weighed in on the AI-music debate, arguing the opposite of AI music isn't human music — 'it's making music. The process is the magic.'

After a technical failure cut the sound at his Rio show, Vintage Culture publicly cut ties with promoter Love Sessions — a rare public call-out from a major Brazilian artist.

US Congress has passed the bipartisan American Music Tourism Act, directing the Commerce Department to build a national strategy promoting music tourism — from heritage cities to festivals like Coachella and Ultra.

RÜFÜS DU SOL have become the first electronic act to gross over $100 million on a single tour, with their Inhale/Exhale World Tour bringing in $158M across 1.7 million fans.

RIAA figures show US CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026 — with CD sales rising faster than vinyl for the first time in a decade, signalling a full physical-format resurgence.

Anyma has responded after his Istanbul show was cancelled over claims his ÆDEN visuals contained 'satanic references', accusing critics of using AI to manipulate his imagery out of context.

A GTA 6 leak from an unfinished build appears to show a 'CircoLoco Records Radio' station — hinting at an Ibiza-flavoured dance music presence in Rockstar's game. Treat it as unverified.

WEAREONE.world, Tomorrowland's parent company, posted record 2025 revenue of €305.7 million and a €32.5 million net profit, underlining the festival's expansion into a global brand.

Beyoncé has been named in a copyright lawsuit alleging that 'Alien Superstar' from Renaissance used an unauthorised sample of Foremost Poets' 1998 house track 'Moonraker'.

Anyma has launched ÆDEN Records with a debut compilation 'Digital Renaissance Vol. I' and lead single 'Other Dimension' feat. Volkoder, distributed via Interscope/Virgin.

Massive Attack have been banned from performing in Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag on stage at The Star Theatre, breaching the country's rules on foreign emblems.

Tomorrowland has confirmed its return to Ibiza in 2027 via its entrance destination board, listing the island alongside Belgium, Brazil, France, Las Vegas and Thailand.

Luminate's 2026 midyear report names electronic music the fastest-growing genre in the US, with artists like John Summit and Disco Lines driving the surge.

Tomorrowland is reportedly planning to open a branded hotel in Ibiza in 2027, blending its fantasy aesthetic with the island — though the festival has yet to officially confirm it.

John Summit accused Pete Tong of taking their planned 'Missing' remix collaboration and releasing it with Franky Rizardo instead. Rizardo pulled out, Tong denies it. Here's the full timeline.

A new UK Music report puts music tourism at a record £11 billion from 24.7 million music tourists — while grassroots venues continue closing under rising costs.

Ibiza's Tourism Intervention Plan (PIAT) will freeze new major nightclub licences. Existing venues including Pacha, Amnesia, Hï Ibiza, UNVRS, Ushuaïa and DC10 are unaffected.

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