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New Trending Touring Artists Chart powered by Bandsintown

Today we unveil Hypebot’s new Trending Touring Artists Chart powered by Bandsintown led in May by emerging artists Sombr, Will Wood and James Marriott.

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Use Short Form Video to Promote Music on Social Media

Learn how to use short form video to promote music across social media. It’s easier than you think to create scroll-stopping clips that get noticed without fancy gear or endless editing.

Alana Bonilla on 05/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Sony, Soundcloud, StubHub & More

Get the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Has music hit peak fandom? [MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan]

“(You) cannot harvest fandom if you are not also nurturing it,” writes MIDiA’s Mark Mulligan. Superfans are seen as music’s financial lifeline, but 2024 showed signs they’re being stretched to the limit. Have we hit peak fandom?

Alana Bonilla on 05/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Learn How To Book Live Shows: Free Touring 101 Online Course

Income from live shows accounts for 80% and more of most musicians’ income. Learn how to book live shows with this free self-guided online course for musicians and all of us who work with them.

Bruce Houghton on 05/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Upgrade A Spotify Artist Profile

Your Spotify artist profile is more than just a page, it’s a powerful tool to convert casual listeners into loyal fans and boost your income. Learn how to upgrade a Spotify Artist profile to increase streams, sell more merch, and fill more seats at your shows.

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Hotel Takeovers go global with HOTEL EDC Thailand

Live music hotel takeovers to create a festival experience minus the porta potties is not a new thing in Las Vegas. But now the most popular of them all – Electronic Daisy Carnival’s (EDC) immersive hotel experience is going global with a Thailand edition.

Alana Bonilla on 05/13/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Facebook is deleting live video

Facebook is deleting live video after 30 days: Act now!

Facebook is deleting live video recordings and live streams that are 30 days old or older. Act now or loose your live videos forever.

Bruce Houghton on 05/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster launches all in pricing, other changes in U.S.

Ticketmaster launches all in pricing in the U.S. All ticketing, facility and other fees expect taxes will now be displayed upfront when the consumer sees the initial ticket price. Ticketmaster. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/12/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Does opening major tours help emerging artists? Yes and No

Conventional wisdom is that the best way for a new act to build an audience is to open for a superstar. But the boost that a emerging artist gets when opening a major tour is not guaranteed.

Bruce Houghton on 05/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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