What Was the Electronic Music Industry Worth This Year? 7 Takeaways From the 2026 IMS Business Report

What Was the Electronic Music Industry Worth This Year? 7 Takeaways From the 2026 IMS Business Report

The 12th edition of the IMS Business Report was presented today (April 22) at IMS Ibiza.

Global electronic music industry value hits record $15.1 billion, IMS business report reveals

The annual report on the current state of the global electronic music industry was published yesterday (22nd April)

Electronic music industry hits record valuation in 2025

Photo credit: © Vyacheslav Argenberg The electronic music industry reached a record $15.1 billion valuation in 2025, according to this year’s IMS Electronic Music Business Report. This includes revenue from publishing, streaming platforms, merchandise, and other monetary channels within the industry.  The report, presented at IMS Ibiza 2026, shows a 7% growth compared to 6% in 2024. Authored by Mark Mulligan from MIDiA Research, the findings emp…

Streaming was the music industry's fastest growing sector in 2025, IMS report reveals

Findings from the IMS Business Report also revealed that the electronic music industry grew by 7% last year to $15.1 billionContinue reading...

IMS Business Report: Afro House, Hard Techno Enjoy Continued Growth

According to the latest IMS Business Report, the electronic music industry was worth $15.1 billion in 2025. As with every year, Mark Mulligan of MiDiA Research has presented his snapshot of the electronic music industry at this year’s edition of the International Music Summit in Ibiza. This year’s IMS Business Report analyzes live events, recorded music, technology, and other segments of the market to offer a glimpse of where the industry is hea…