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NIVA calls on DoJ, FTC to break Live Nation into four companies

NIVA calls on DoJ, FTC to break Live Nation into four companies

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is calling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to break Live Nation and Ticketmaster into four separate companies.

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guide to music marketing

Indie Artist’s Ultimate Guide to Music Marketing

Music marketing is no longer about chasing trends or posting nonstop. This guide to music marketing reveals how independent artists can build lasting fan relationships using a clear strategy, authentic content, and the right tools.

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right place for fandom

Is music streaming the right place for fandom?

Streaming is radio and music store – and not doing either job particularly well, writes Mark Mulligan of consultancy MIDiA. Artists and the music industry need to ask if streaming really is the right place for fandom.

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How To Stay Connected to the Music Business: Follow Hypebot

Stay connected to the music business and live music industry by joining our growing community and following Hypebot on LinkedIn, X, Facebook,  email and more. In addition to original posts, we share breaking news, marketing tips, and more.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: AIF seeks Live Nation probe • Apple Music decade’s Top 500 • Ozzy meets Axl • 200 oppose UMG Downtown deal • Spotify reshuffles Shuffle • More

TUESDAY 7.8.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

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Musicians ‘missing millions' in PRO royalties

Musicians ‘missing millions’ in PRO royalties for 100K UK gigs

Musician are suing PRS For Music saying they’re missing millions in PRO royalties for songs performed at UK gigs. The suit claims the PRO failed to track the setlists for more than 100,000 UK gigs.

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YouTube Guide for Musicians

Ultimate YouTube Guide for Musicians

YouTube for Artists helps reach more fans and make more money from content with easy to use tools and new features. This Ultimate YouTube Guide For Musicians is a manual for success on a platform with 1 billion monthly music users.

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Chappell Roan challenges critics , demands artist living wage in Grammy speech

Why are there fewer breakout hit singles this year?

2025’s music charts are noticeably quieter than last year. With fewer breakout hit singles and no clear song of the summer, what does this say about the definition of a. Continue reading

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HITS Act tax deductions now law in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

The Help Independent Tracks Succeed HITS Act tax deductions for musicians became law as part of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

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Live Music News: SVOG, John Harris, Scalper Financing

In the latest live music news the SBA requests SVOG funds back from select venues, John Harris of XL shares his story, scalper financing revealed and more…

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