EventMusic
by Apuk
EventMusic lets a player play an MP3 file through a Boombox item, using a src command that can also set the volume and stop playback.
What it does
Playback runs through a command set that operators can use, and the mod works on the server side only, so players join without installing anything. A Boombox plays music at a range of 16 blocks, and a Super Boombox reaches 32 blocks and plays louder than the regular model. Music can be sent to other players, and the volume can be set per player.
The command src starts a track, src stop ends it, and src volume sets the level, with an optional player name after each keyword to target one person. The version 1.0.1 release limits these commands to operators. The author describes the mod as still under development and gradually improved, and reports of errors are asked for in the comment thread.
The Fabric build of 1.0.1 for 1.21.1 is on the beta channel, while the Forge build of 1.0.1 for 1.20.1 was published on 2026-05-01. The project is released under the MIT License, but it is not open source.
Key features
MP3 playback
Music is played from MP3 files through the Boombox item, so tracks can be used in-game without changing the resource pack.
Boombox and Super Boombox
Two portable models cover different areas, with 16 blocks for the standard Boombox and 32 blocks for the Super Boombox.
Volume and stop controls
The src command sets the volume, stops a track and targets a single player by name when needed.
Sending music to players
A track can be sent to other players, so one person can share a song with others nearby or on the server.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Server music
Server owners can run the Boombox commands to play music for players at a spawn area, event or build hub.
Who it’s for: Server owners and operators who want music playback and the volume controls it exposes. Players join a server that runs the mod without installing it.
How it compares
Music Controller is a Fabric-only client-side mod for 26.1.2, released under the MIT License and open source, so it runs on the player's side instead of the server. Adaptive Music Control is client-side only as well, for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge over 1.20.1 – 26.2, under the BSD 2-Clause License and not open source. EventMusic runs on the server side only and covers 1.20.1 and 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EventMusic | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-05-01 |
| Music Controller | Fabric | 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-04 |
| Adaptive Music Control | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-21 |
Questions
Does a player need EventMusic installed to hear the music?
Who can use the src commands?
Which loaders and versions does EventMusic support?
In the catalog
EventMusic is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
Play music in Minecraft using the /src. command and the Boombox! supports MP3 format, volume control, and the ability to send music to other players. Boombox - Plays at a distance of 16 blocks.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/eventmusic
- Owner
- Apuk
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15