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Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVE

GigSalad, the online booking platform for event talent, has paid out more than $31.8M to performers in the last 18 months. GigSalad connects private and corporate events with musicians, speakers, performers and bartenders.

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Breaking Sound, StrmMusic expand Artist Showcases to 100 cities

Emerging artist series Breaking Sound will expand artists showcases into the US and is partnering with global artist accelerator StrmMusic.

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Proven Strategies to Sell More Tickets To Your Next Live Show

Struggling to fill the room? Here are seven proven strategies to sell more tickets to your next live show. While it’s written from the artist’s point of view, the strategies work for venues, promoters and festivals too.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO]

Small music venues are where musicians first hone their craft and connect with an audience. But despite their key role on the music ecosystem, booking a small venue is hard. This video and the accompanying materials offer a free crash course in how to book a small music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Marathon Live, ROSTR and More

In the latest live music industry news, Mark Dinerstein and JPB Partners have purchased Nashville music venue and promoter Marathon Live from founder Josh Billue. Dinerstein is the new CEO and Billue will serve as CDO.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: OVG, Live Nation, NIVA, SVOG & PROs

Last week in live music industry news Oak View Group agreed to DoJ cooperation, NIVA called for a Live Nation breakup, the concert giant proposed a 20% cap on ticket resales and more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Oak View agreed to cooperate fully with DoJ

Oak View agreed to ‘cooperate fully’ with DoJ investigations

Earlier this week news broke that Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke was stepping down after being indicted by the US Department of Justice. To avoid charges Oak View agreed to pay a hefty fine and cooperate with the DoJ.

Bruce Houghton on 07/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation endorses 20% ticket resale cap, full artist control

Live Nation endorses a 20% ticket resale cap along with more giving artists “full control” of how their tickets are resold.

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DJ DeLaurentis: AI meets Live Performance

AI meets Live Performance in Sinvocea’ by DJ DeLaurentis

Offering a hint of what’s possible when AI meets live performance, Sinvocea’ by DeLaurentis has been named the first winner of the Reply AI Music Contest.

Bruce Houghton on 07/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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.

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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.

Bruce Houghton on 07/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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