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Universal Music Group and NVIDIA join forces to drive responsible music AI focused on copyright and talent discovery

Universal Music Group and NVIDIA have announced a strategic alliance to advance the development of artificial intelligence applied to music with an ethical, artist-centric approach. The collaboration combines NVIDIA’s advanced AI infrastructure with UMG’s catalog and global expertise to enhance music discovery, optimize creative processes, and enrich the consumer experience, all while maintaining a strong commitment to copyright protection and fair attribution at a pivotal moment for the future of the music industry.

The Ministry of Culture grants aid worth more than 4.4 million euros to cultural projects with a special social impact

The Ministry of Culture, through the Directorate General for Cultural Rights, has awarded grants totaling over €4.4 million to fund cultural projects with significant social impact. These initiatives, programs, and activities aim to generate meaningful transformations in society through culture.

Javier Monsalve, new general director of Performing Arts and Music

The Ministry of Culture has appointed Javier Monsalve as the new Director General of Performing Arts and Music. Monsalve assumes the position with the aim of strengthening the cultural fabric, promoting artistic creation, and reinforcing support for professionals in the sector.

Monkey Week SON Estrella Galicia returns home and consolidates its role as a benchmark for independent music

Monkey Week SON Estrella Galicia successfully celebrated its 17th edition—from November 20 to 22—returning to the Cádiz municipality of El Puerto de Santa María, the festival’s birthplace. After three years in Seville, the 2025 edition aimed to recapture its urban essence and deliver an intimate, vibrant, and diverse musical experience.

First assessment after the new General Directorate: INAEM closes 2025 with record aid, territorial boost and internationalization

Following the approval of its new organizational structure in November, INAEM presents its first management report for 2025: more than 63 million euros in aid, hundreds of cultural projects supported, an ambitious agenda of international tours and a firm commitment to decentralization and access to culture throughout Spain.

The UK government prohibits the resale of tickets above their original price.

The British government has announced new regulations prohibiting the resale of tickets for shows at a price higher than the original issue price. The measure, promoted by the Departments of Trade and Culture, aims to curb abuses in the secondary market and make live entertainment more affordable.

The Government approves the creation of the General Directorate of Performing Arts and Music to reorganize the National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (INAEM)

The Government took a decisive step on Tuesday in modernizing INAEM with the approval of a new structure that will take over the management and promotion of music, theater, dance and circus, while the autonomous body remains focused on artistic production and exhibition.