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Is “Shifting Focus” the Key to Playing With More Freedom on Stage?

Dr. Noa Kageyama, PhD dissects some advice from a piano teacher on how not to overthink small details during live performance play.

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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🔥 How Artists Can Turn a Good Live Performance Into an Unforgettable One

You’ve been playing local shows, performing on stage more often, tightening your rehearsals. Now it’s time to really focus on creating something memorable. Let’s talk about it!

Jeremy Young on 01/19/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Touring Economics: Why Concert Tickets Cost $150 in Austin But $68 in Cleveland

New data uncovers how venue competition and regional pricing patterns are reshaping the sustainability of live music in different U.S. cities.

Jeremy Young on 01/16/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/15/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025

LMS’s Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large.

Jeremy Young on 01/14/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer

Here’s how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026.

Jeremy Young on 01/14/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bruno Mars Is Back on Tour in 2026 — a Timeline of His Iconic Live Performances

A seasoned performer at the top of his craft, Bruno Mars uses live performances to showcase the best of what he has to offer his listeners. Here are some of his most iconic on-stage moments.

Jeremy Young on 01/13/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Ticket Sales Aren’t Enough for Independent Music Venues Anymore – And What To Do About It

Independent music venues have found that in the modern live-music economy, ticketing has become much less reliable as a standalone revenue source.

Bruce Houghton on 01/13/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention

Europe’s live events industry is intensifying its push against ticket scalping. They are calling on regulators to take decisive action against what it describes as industrial-scale ticket resale abuse.

Bruce Houghton on 01/12/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals

Goose has announced the lineup of their annual Viva El Gonzo Festival. Here’s a brief history of artist-curated festivals.

Jeremy Young on 01/12/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025

Since the holiday break, the Bandsintown office has been abuzz with conversation around the team’s favorite concerts in 2025. We thought we’d share those with you, dear readers. Enjoy!

Jeremy Young on 01/09/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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