The IFPI Global Music Report 2026 is out now - the definitive guide to the recorded music market worldwide.
Download the full State Of The Industry report, link in our bio 🔗
#GlobalMusicReport
And here is a photo message from this year’s IFPI #GlobalArtistChart #2 @realstraykids , holding their official IFPI #GlobalAlbumChart Top 10 album KARMA. Congratulations Stray Kids on their biggest IFPI Global Charts year to date! (📸 @realstraykids )
Have you ever wondered what goes on at a record label?
IFPI's For The Record goes behind the scenes at the world's biggest music companies to meet the teams who help make music thrive.
Stay tuned to hear stories from people across Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music.
From A&R, promotion and marketing, to finance, HR and legal — and everything in between!
#fortherecordifpi
“When our local music scenes in Spain and Portugal are strong…everything else follows.”
Discover how @sonymusic Iberia achieved worldwide success for artists like @rosalia.vt , as a bridge between EU, Latin America and the US.
A #GlobalMusicReport case study.
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One week to go 🚨
Sign up now for our @wipo SCCR side event panel session on Tuesday 19th May.
The ‘Spotlight on Latin Music: The Makings of a Global Success Story’ panel session will welcome great panellists for a discussion on the strength of the music industry across the region, the role of a record label in supporting artists, and we’re excited to be joined by Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and producer @nxreh to discuss his personal experiences.
To register, scan the QR code or copy+paste "bit.ly/IFPI_WIPO" into your browser.
Meet Seri, Head of Marketing at @ministryofsound . Find out all about his work on viral hit PRADA by @casso.wav , @raye , and @dblock_europe .
Watch the full interview in our bio.
#ifpifortherecord
“The goal for us is to bring local music outside of their home market.”
Find out about @universalmusicgroup 's work with over 20 domestic labels across Southeast Asia and how local artists are powering growth across the region. Read the IFPI #GlobalMusicReport case study.
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Did you know IFPI represents 8,000 record labels worldwide? Apply now and discover the benefits of membership. Check out the "IFPI Membership" link in our bio.
Meet Trenton, Label Operations Manager at @umrecordings UK. Hear all about his work at UMR and the @blackstoryuk initiative.
Watch the full interview in our bio.
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Alfredo Delgadillo – CEO & President, @universalmusica .
Discover how he is working to nurture Mexican talent across this diverse region as well as internationally, through cross border marketing, A&R strategy, collaborations and more.
Read more in the IFPI #GlobalMusicReport. Follow the "IFPI Global Music Report" link in our bio 🔗
@umusicmexico@fonomnb
"What we’re seeing is hybrid rooted Mexican music blended with urban influence, modern aesthetics, and unapologetic storytelling.”
Discover how @warnermusic built a unified US-Mexico team to take a regional genre global in this #GlobalMusicReport study. Follow the "IFPI Global Music Report" link in our bio 🔗
