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Core Music Industry Funding Nearly Crossed $5 Billion In Q1. Now, It Looks Like Q2 Will Be Even Bigger.

Paul Resnikoff
After a searing first quarter, the question in 2026 is no longer whether the industry is growing, but rather how much higher the ceiling can go. With core music industry funding nearing $5 billion in Q1 alone, and April setting a breakneck pace for Q2, the industry has entered a heavyweight, top-heavy era driven by intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI).