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    07.08.2024

    Recent thesis offers structural solutions to gender equality problems in the music sector

    If current trends continue, the Finnish music sector will achieve gender equality in 2150. That's not enough, Master of Arts Tomi Rantanen decided, and in his thesis he put forward a proposal for a gender transition in the popular music sector.

    13.06.2024

    See tips for new summer releases

    Gramex has put together a starter pack of this summer's releases, with something for every genre of music lover.

    06.06.2024

    The music app that changed everything

    Founded exactly 25 years ago, Napster broke copyright laws but forced a stagnant music industry to re-evaluate its approach.

    31.05.2024

    Annual Review 2023: A Year of Progress

    According to the latest annual review, 2023 was a significant year of development projects for Gramex. Thanks to its technological development, Gramex was able to pay out remuneration collected for music use quarterly for the first time in its history. The total amount of remuneration collected was EUR 26.05 million.

    30.05.2024

    Young music elite gather in Helsinki

    The world's best singers will once again compete against each other in the Mirjam Helin International Song Contest in Helsinki.

    23.05.2024

    Music’s visibility in the media fluctuates

    The decline of music in print media continues, but the audiovisual sector is still willing to invest in traditional formats.

    16.05.2024

    Music declared emergency

    Artists, professional orchestras and music industry organisations are calling for tougher climate action from policymakers and themselves.

    08.05.2024

    Over 250 famous artists call for reform of concert ticketing

    Illegal ticket resale has begun to be reflected in increased concert prices, particularly in the United States. They now want to change this situation.

    02.05.2024

    The share of indie releases in British music consumption continues to grow

    2023 was the sixth consecutive year of growth for the UK indie market. The growth of the sector has been driven in particular by the increasing popularity of physical formats.

    25.04.2024

    Megadeth guitarist organises guitar camp in Helsinki

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to jam with the guitarist of a metal band that has sold tens of millions of records, and get guitar lessons at the same time? Now it's possible.