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Live Music News: Beyoncé, Rauw Alejandro, Rostr, LIVE, More

Topping live music news, Rauw Alejandro has become the first Latin artist to perform three back-to-back sold-out nights at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome.

Bruce Houghton on 04/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Inside The Battle Over Concert Tickets and Resale [WATCH]

The battle over concert tickets availability, pricing and resale is getting overdue scrutiny from federal and state governments as well as the media.

Bruce Houghton on 04/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How an Independent Artist Sold Out first headline show

Learn how a completely independent artist sold out their first headline show. Basyl used nothing but smart strategy, community support, and zero ad spend. From DIY posters to a small paid Instagram boost, his blueprint proves you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: Fans ♥ Live, Shrinking Tours & More

This roundup of the latest live music industry news covers topics from a consumer survey on live shows, to UK grassroots dwindling, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Tours Chart powered by Bandsintown

Hypebot now publishes an exclusive Top Tours Chart of the most popular tours and tour announcements powered by Bandsintown. The Top Tours Chart is based on data from 95 million registered music fans and across its growing tour date distribution network that includes Spotify, Google, Apple, Shazam and more.

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bringing International DJs to US: Key Visa Considerations

Bringing international DJs and other performers to US venues and festivals can supercharge events. But particularly in the current political climate missteps in the visa process can lead to costly cancellations and legal trouble. This timely guide from Pablo G. Velez, Esq. outlines key immigration requirements and offers expert tips.

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK Grassroots Tours shrink and Ticket revenues fall

The Music Venue Trust has released its 2024 annual report which saw UK grassroot venue tours shrink. Ticket revenue fell 13.5%.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Listen to SXSW 2025’s best Live Music Business panels

SXSW has shared audio of many of its 2025 panels. So here are the best live music business panels this year including the state of independent venues, using data to sell more tickets, adding augmented reality and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Music Festival Fans are searching for this season

It’s the season that music festival fans are looking for who’s performed, hot new artists, what to wear and even how to camp. Here are the top search trends on Google across the U.S.:

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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