Spotify Newsletter

#308 | Your Weekly Dose of Spotify News

Jun 11, 2026

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⭐️ Spotify Looks to Add Live Festival Video to Its Platform

According to a report in Bloomberg….. Spotify is expanding further into live music, with plans to license live concert and festival video while also pushing ticket access as part of its broader video strategy.

⭐️ Raye, Mumford & Sons, John Summit Among Performers for Cannes Lions Spotify Beach

Mike D, Central Cee and Lykke Li round out this year's lineup for the annual nighttime showcase.

⭐️ Spotify’s Gustav Gyllenhammar On Music Without Borders And The Rise Of MENA Talent

Since Spotify launched in MENA in 2018, streaming has reshaped the region’s music industry at speed. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s Global Music Report 2025, streaming accounted for 99.5% of recorded music revenues in MENA, with the region posting growth of 22.8% in 2024 – the fastest of any global market.

⭐️ Inside Spotify House 2026: Surprise Guests, Star-Studded Performances, & More

Jelly Roll, Carter Faith, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde and more took over Ole Red with a run of standout performances.

⭐️ Spotify Sets New Podcast Play Standard, Expands Creator Analytics to Reflect Real Engagement

Spotify is overhauling how podcast performance is measured, introducing a new play-count standard alongside a redesigned analytics suite aimed at giving creators a clearer view of audience behavior.