On the heels of a massive Q2 2026 music industry funding jump – to nearly $6 billion in total – July and August brought with them a material year-over-year decrease. This early Q3 dip and other valuable takeaways are made possible by DMN Pro’s Music Industry Funding Tracker, whic…

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Following a Massive Q2 2026, Core Music Industry Funding Slowed Significantly During July and August, DMN Pro Data Shows
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