Huka Entertainment Forms Southern Concert Touring Network To Develop New Live Talent
It's easy to think of live music as two big players: Live Nation and AEG. But dozens of smaller regional concert promoters are growing healthy businesses. Among those, Huka Entertainment. Continue reading
What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Shannon Curtis
One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a. Continue reading
Americana Music Awards Names 2016 Nominees
The Americana Music Association announced the nominees for its 15th annual Honors & Awards on Wednesday night at a Washington DC event presented by the musicFIRST Coalition and streamed live on. Continue reading
Report That Apple Is Closing iTunes Download Store Is Bullsh*t
Too often, journalists chase pageviews at the expense of accuracy. As much as we too love a scoop or great headline, resisting the temptation to bend the truth, print unconfirmed. Continue reading
Universal Reports 60% Rise In Streaming Music Revenue As Download Sales Decline Accelerates
UMG reported a solid Q1, as part of parent Vivendi's broader earnings statement. Driving the good news was revenue from music streaming which jumped 60% last quarter over the previous. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEFING: Court Denies Songkick Ticketmaster Injunction • YouTube Adds Messaging • Exclusives Are New Normal • More
Thursday 5.12.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Ticketmaster's first round victory vs Songkick is a real blow to the direct to fan movement. Updated continuously under our More News tab. . Continue reading
How To Upload Your Videos To Amazon’s New YouTube Competitor
YouTube, which has come under fire for its payment structure even as it renegotiates its contracts with the major labels, has just met its first truly viable competitor – Amazon.. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: ONErpm Drops Upfront Fees, Streams Grow 30% Monthly
Digital music distributor, marketer and leading YouTube multi-channel network ONErpm has dropped all upfront fees and barriers to digital distribution; and the results have been good news for both company and its. Continue reading
Pay It Forward: Jim Lewi On The Legacy Of Paradigm’s Chip Hooper
[UPDATED] Music industry veteran Jim Lewi remembers Chip Hooper, music industry agent of artists such as Phish and the Dave Matthews Band, as well as head of the Paradigm Talent. Continue reading
