Rights & policy
IFPI welcomes Operation LUMEN across Latin America
A coordinated initiative brings authorities in five Latin American countries together to disrupt copyright infringement and malware distribution.
23 September 2026
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Streaming
Music companies unite against streaming fraud
Labels, distributors and industry organisations commit to action against streaming fraud to protect artists, songwriters and fans.
14 September 2026
Market report
EU recorded music revenues reach €6 billion
IFPI’s Music in the EU 2026 report puts 2025 revenues at €6.0 billion, up 5.1% year on year.
9 September 2026
Rights & policy
Music companies take legal action against Musi
Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment commence Canadian proceedings against the developers of the streaming app.
6 August 2026
AI & music
New chart principles address AI-developed recordings
IFPI announces global principles governing the eligibility of recordings developed with generative AI for official music charts.
30 July 2026
AI & music
Music community introduces generative AI labels
A new track-level labelling programme aims to bring transparency about generative AI to fans and digital music services.
10 July 2026
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