Emirates Music Rights Launched to Simplify Royalty Collection and Champion Fair Pay for Creators
In a landmark move for the UAE’s creative economy, the Ministry of Economy (MoE) has launched Emirates Music Rights , the country's first licensed collective management organization dedicated to protecting the rights of musicians, producers, and composers. This initiative streamlines royalty collection and ensures that music creators receive fair compensation for their work. It reflects the UAE’s commitment to fostering a sustainable, innovation-driven creative sector and aligning with global standards in intellectual property protection.…
TikTok Soft-Launches 'TikTok for Artists' Platform to Elevate Music Careers
TikTok has introduced a new platform aimed at helping artists elevate their careers—"TikTok for Artists." Currently in its testing phase across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia, this new initiative provides musicians with powerful tools to maximize their presence on the platform. Empowering Artists with Insights and Engagement "TikTok for Artists" offers a suite of features designed to help musicians grow their fan base, promote their songs, and analyze their reach. Artists can create targeted campaigns f…
TikTok and Billboard Arabia Partner to Launch "TikTok Billboard Arabia Top 50" Music Chart
Billboard Arabia and TikTok have officially unveiled their new collaboration, the “TikTok Billboard Arabia Top 50” chart. Announced during TikTok’s annual TikTok Awards, which celebrates emerging regional talent and highlights their success on the platform over the past year, this new initiative puts Middle Eastern artists and their creative work at the forefront of the global music scene. In 2024, TikTok played a significant role in the viral success of various songs, showcasing the platform’s global influence on music. Some of the tracks th…
Music Cities Awards: A Grand Debut in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
For the first time, Saudi Arabia hosted the prestigious Music Cities Awards in Riyadh, as part of the highly anticipated Riyadh Music Week. This global event celebrates impactful initiatives that leverage music as a tool to drive economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities worldwide. A Global Platform for Musical Innovation Launched in 2020, the Music Cities Awards have established themselves as a premier global platform to honor groundbreaking initiatives using music to enhance community development. This annual eve…
Billboard Arab Music Awards 2024: A Landmark Celebration of Arab Music
The countdown has begun for the Billboard Arab Music Awards 2024, an event poised to honor outstanding achievements in Arab music. Scheduled to take place on December 11, this inaugural awards ceremony will be a highlight of the first-ever Riyadh Music Week. The event celebrates Arab and North African artists whose works have achieved remarkable success on global streaming platforms. With over 30 categories, it promises to showcase the diversity and richness of the Arab music scene. The full list of finalists has been revealed. Song of the Y…
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