Music Business Worldwide

05/08/2026

💥 New job opportunity: Phono Sounds UK is hiring a Social Media & Global Digital Marketing Manager.

The company is looking for a passionate, creative and results-driven freelancer to help grow its artists, releases, events and global community. If you live and breathe electronic music, understand digital culture, and know how to build audiences through engaging content and strategic marketing, this could be the role for you.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8459/

29/07/2026

BTS (방탄소년단) keep chart-topper ‘Arirang’ out of 2027 Grammys race, as group decline to submit music for consideration

“We hope music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,” they said, in a statement translated from Korean.

28/07/2026

💥New job opportunity: Three Six Zero is hiring a Personal Assistant to Artist.

The company is seeking a highly organized, discreet, and proactive Personal Assistant to support a dynamic artist across both personal and professional aspects of their life. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while maintaining absolute confidentiality.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8423/

22/07/2026

Snoop Dogg biopic ‘Snoop’ dated for August 2027, the first film from the rapper’s Death Row Pictures

Jonathan Daviss, known for the Netflix series Outer Banks, will play Snoop Dogg in the title role.

22/07/2026

💥New job opportunity: Mayo Performing Arts Center is hiring a Programming Director.

You'll be responsible for researching and booking all mainstage events, which include genres such as pop/contemporary, theatre, comedy, lecture, film, jazz, classical, Latin, dance, as well as family, education and field trip events, mission driven sustainable programs and services, and other attractions, as it relates to the goals and objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8392/

21/07/2026

💥New job opportunity: King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP is hiring a Paralegal, Music Contracts.

The role involves music publishing administration, negotiating and drafting talent appearance releases and agreements for side artists, producers, mixers, and co-writers, preparing master and publishing sync licenses, conducting due diligence for catalog acquisitions, and handling a range of other legal documents for artist and corporate clients.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8396/

14/07/2026

Iron Maiden have sold a stake in their catalog plus name, image & likeness rights to Pophouse Entertainment

Iron Maiden Manager, Rod Smallwood, said: “I am very excited about our relationship with Pophouse and the ability we now have to pursue, facilitate, and finance our many plans and dreams quicker than we ever hoped.

"The interest in the band has never been bigger and this strategic partnership, which we’ve been quietly working together on now for over a year, has already had results with the progress on the Infinite Dreams Museum and the filming of the current show.

"The fans can be assured there is a great deal more to come for Maiden, and Eddie will rule, OK!!”

Pophouse Entertainment has entered into a partnership with influential British heavy metal band Iron Maiden…

10/07/2026

💥 New job opportunity: Spotify is hiring a Manager, Indie Label Partnership.

You’ll work with key labels, artists, and managers to create and execute impactful initiatives focused on supporting frontline label partners and distributors. You will also work closely with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives as well as your international counterparts on global campaigns.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8350/

10/07/2026

Big Hit Music has denied allegations that the BTS (방탄소년단) single SWIM copied a song written by three US songwriters.

The HYBE subsidiary, which manages BTS, told MBW on Friday (July 10) that the track is an independent creation and that it will respond via "the appropriate legal process".

The statement follows a copyright complaint filed against HYBE and the credited writers of SWIM on Wednesday.

‘The allegations in the lawsuit are unilateral and unsubstantiated,’ Big Hit Music said…

09/07/2026

💥 New job opportunity: 5B Artist Management is hiring a Day-To-Day Artist Manager.

This is a hands-on role supporting artists across all areas of their business, with a particular focus on touring, recorded music, merchandise, and the day-to-day operation of high-level artist campaigns.

The role is suited to someone with a strong understanding of how a modern artist business functions, who is highly organised, commercially aware, comfortable working with budgets and genuinely invested in heavy music and the culture around it.

Apply: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/jobs/job/8355/