France’s Recorded Music Revenue Up 3.5% in H1 2026, Streaming Leads Growth

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French recorded music revenues rose 3.5% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, according to figures from industry body SNEP. Subscription streaming was the main driver, climbing 7.5% over the same period.

SNEP also used the report to detail its policy on chart eligibility for AI-generated tracks, addressing how such releases will be treated within the country’s official charts.

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