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What Spotify For Artists is building in 2026 as payouts top $11B

Spotify For Artists has kicked off 2026 with a state-of-the-union announcement from Charlie Hellman, the platform’s Head of Music. The update reflects on a record-breaking 2025 while outlining a strategic. Continue reading

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Free 24/7 Music Industry Mental Health Hotline Launches

The music industry finally has a 24/7 immediate response system for mental health. Today, Backline, in partnership with Spotify, Live Nation, and Noah Kahan have launched B-LINE – a dedicated crisis support line created exclusively for musicians, music professionals and their families.

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More Than Songs: How To improve the Live Performance Experience

“Fans are paying for proximity to the artist and each other,” writes Carlo Kiksen of The Fanbase Builder. But too often artists are only providing an opportunity to hear their songs live. Kiksen shares some ways to improve the live performance experience for fans that build community and fan loyalty.

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US Senate ticket ticketing hearing

How To Watch Live Nation, Kid Rock Senate Ticket Hearing Today

The Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy convenes a high-stakes Senate hearing on live event ticketing today. Learn details and how to watch the Senate ticket hearing today including testimony from all sides of the issue.

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Music Business & Live Music Industry News: All The Latest

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

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Anonymous Musicians

New Wave of Anonymous Musicians Are Thriving On Their Own Terms

A growing number of anonymous musicians are thriving despite – and in part because – they are resisting conventional wisdom to (over)share on social media. By withholding their identities and letting music talk for them, a new wave of elusive artists are building momentum, fanbases, and critical acclaim.

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Don’t Sell What You Don’t Have: Why AB 1349’s Crackdown on Speculative Tickets Matters to Touring Artists and Fans

After years of just talk, there is new momentum federally and in the states to fix how concert and event tickets are sold and resold. California AB 1349 confronts what musician and artist advocate David Lowery calls “one of the most corrosive practices in touring: speculative ticketing.”

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Updates that matter to Musicians

Meta updates happen so frequently that it’s almost impossible to keep track. But Hypebot has you covered with highlights of recent Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram updates that matter to musicians.

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What Kid Rock and Wednesday’s Senate Ticket Hearing Signals

A high stakes U.S. Senate ticket hearing convenes this Wednesday. Kid Rock, a top Live Nation executive, an independent promoter and a ticket resale advocate will all testify.

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New TikTok Music Terms, Feeds & Outages: All You Need To Know

US TikTok creators and users are experiencing outages and irrelevant content in feeds as new owners take control. But new TikTok Music Terms Of Service may pose the biggest threat to musicians and labels who rely on the platform.

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Musicians ‘Stealing Isn’t Innovation’ Campaign Launches

The battle lines between the creative community and unregulated AI development are being drawn more clearly than ever. The Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition of 180 organizations, doubled down on its mission with the launch of the Musicians Stealing Isn’t Innovation campaign. This initiative was signed by a long list of major musicians, creators, and actors.

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