Elton John has been named as the first President of The Ivors Academy, in a newly established ambassadorial role that will see Elton John "represent The Ivors Academy's global community of songwriters and composers, championing the value of music creation and advocating for the rights and recognition of music creators worldwide." The position is reserved for individuals "who have reached the pinnacle of their songwriting or composing profession and are committed to giving back by supporting the ...

Colombia's independent music company's organisation Alianza de Discográficas Independientes de Colombia (ALDISCO) has officially joined the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the global network of trade associations that represent thousands of independent music businesses worldwide.

Established in 2025, ALDISCO brings together independent labels and phonographic producers from across Colombia. "This landmark membership adds one of Latin America’s most culturally and commercially significan...

The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) will honour songwriters and industry figures at its 2026 Annual Meeting, which will take place at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall in New York on June 10th. Songwriter and performer P!NK will receive the NMPA Songwriter Icon Award, while Julian Bunetta will be honoured with the NMPA Non-Performing Songwriter Icon Award for his "incredible success in multiple genres." NMPA President & CEO David Israelite commented, “We are thrilled to honor ...