Music Streaming Around the World: Reshaping Production, Distribution, and Consumption

Global music streaming platforms are fundamentally reshaping how music is produced, distributed, and consumed across different cultural contexts. This webinar, hosted by the Music, Audio, Radio & Sound Working Group, brings together researchers and industry professionals to explore the transformative impact of streaming on the music industry.

 

The session examines how platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and regional services are changing artist compensation, listener behavior, and the very nature of music as a cultural product. Participants will gain insights into the economics of streaming, the rise of algorithmic curation, and the challenges facing independent musicians in the digital age.