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Copyright Office to investigate PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a “Notice of Inquiry” to collect information on performance rights organizations (PROs). The inquiry into ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights (GMR) and others comes at the behest of Congress and organizations representing venues, promoters, songwriters and music publishers.

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: LN earnings call • NIVA ’25 • NITO T&Cs • Southernstate MGT

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market hours on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 02/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster cancels Oasis tickets, fans ‘crushed’

Many Oasis fans received emails from Ticketmaster over the weekend saying that their tickets to the Oasis ’25 tour had been identified as purchased by a bots and cancelled.

Bruce Houghton on 02/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie Artist Playbook: Tips for a Sustainable Music Career

Want to make a living from your music while staying independent? The Indie Artist Playbook shares 25 years of insider knowledge, giving you the tools to build a sustainable career, market your music, and thrive in today’s music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 02/07/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Still time for Venues, Promoters to take State Of Live Survey

Independent live music is under pressure from increased competition and rising costs. To understand what’s needed help, The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) launched the State of Live survey, a vital economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Fix The Tix says TICKET Act would legalize ‘ghost’ tickets

The Fix The Tix Coalition of more than 30 live music industry organizations including NIVA, NITO, the RIAA and Bandsintown is calling for major changes to pending TICKET Act legislation including restrictions on speculative tickets, often referred to as ghost tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 02/05/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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82% of Musicians Can’t Afford to Tour

Hitting the road used to be a rite of passage for artists and how most earned a living. But now the majority of musicians can’t afford to tour. With rising costs and fewer paying venues, only the biggest names are making money while everyone else is struggling or staying home.

Alana Bonilla on 02/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Learn the basics of successful gigging with a free touring course for musicians offered by the Berklee College of Music Online and Coursera. Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/04/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week, our independent musician news, tips and advice covered the hit new Spotify book, successful strategies for touring, 2025 social media trends to look out for, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 02/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hawaii bans ticket scalping after Bruno Mars Fan uproar

Bruno Mars fans have been hit hard by ticket scalpers, with resale prices soaring to thousands of dollars. Now the state of Hawaii bans ticket scalping via new legislation that. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/31/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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