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# BUSINESS OF INDIE:  XL’s $65M Year • Americanafest • Megaforce Book • $500M Saban Indie Bet • More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/business-of-indie-xls-65m-year-americanafest-megaforce-book-500m-saban-indie-bet-more/
- Published: 2019-08-21T11:20:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-08-21T11:20:00.000Z
- Description: In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, a look back on how 6 releases delivered a $65 million year for indie XL, and update on the upcoming Americanafest,. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/08/business-of-indie-xls-65m-year-americanafest-megaforce-book-500m-saban-indie-bet
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Indie Music, Music Business, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, indie labels. music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:55

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