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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Music Business News Last Week: Our Most Read Posts

The most read music business news last week included Live Nation moving again to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit, Bandcamp Friday announcing 2026 dates, shared predictions from an incredible group of experts, and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 01/04/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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9 Upcoming Conferences for the Independent Music Professional

Whether you’re an artist or you work in independent music, you need to be at these nine conferences coming up. Take a look.

Jeremy Young on 01/02/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rio Kosta on LA Venues, Dancing, & Europe Touring : A Handstamp Interview

From Handstamp, an interview with Kosta Galanopoulos and Mike Del Rio of the band Rio Kosta, on Florida beachside music, Greek dancing, seeing ageing rockers, and more.

Jeremy Young on 01/02/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation moves again to dismiss DOJ antitrust suit, claims ‘Zero Proof’

Live Nation and Ticketmaster delivered a bold new filing on December 29th in its ongoing antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The entertainment giant claims prosecutors have produced no credible evidence showing its business practices cause real-world harm to artists, venues, or fans.

Bruce Houghton on 12/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Did So Many Music Festivals Cancel in 2025?

The 2025 festival season saw out some of live music and DJ culture’s most beloved festivals due to surges in costs, an exodus of sponsorship, and a “saturation of sameness.” Let’s talk about it.

Jeremy Young on 12/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Is Tickets For Good?

In a live-music industry constantly battling rising ticket costs, empty seats, and fan disengagement, Tickets For Good is shifting the narrative. Here’s an introduction to their work.

Jeremy Young on 12/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What was it like for Jewish Rapper to perform on Hanukkah in 2025? [Kosha Dillz]

Indie rapper and filmmaker Kosha Dillz writes about how much has changed since October 7th and the Bondi Beach attack, and the enduring power of music during the toughest times.

Bruce Houghton on 12/29/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How an Athletic Mindset Can Help Artists With Performance Anxiety

Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD takes a look at research into how athletes deal with performance anxiety to extract a framework for musicians struggling with stage fright.

Jeremy Young on 12/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of Berkley's UC Theatre

In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of The UC Theatre

Lamont Harper has been the marketing director of the 1350 seat UC Theatre in Berkley, CA since 2021. An experienced music marketer, he constantly refines his ticket selling strategy “with a focus on efficiency, user experience, impact, and affordability.”

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown High Notes showcases Independent Venues

In addition to celebrating the year in live music for fans and artists, Bandsintnown’s newly released High Notes showcases the independent venues that makes those magical moments possible. As 2025. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Top 10 Live Music Controversies of 2025

From Kneecap to Bob Vylan to Primal Scream, this has been a year of politics, incidents, and artistic expression clashing, with the live music environment often acting as a tinderbox. Let’s explore.

Jeremy Young on 12/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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