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Take the annual MIDiA Music Creator Survey now!

MIDiA Research’s important annual music creator survey has opened and will run until the 25th of July. All musicians and music creators are urged to take the MIDiA Music Creator Survey now.

Bruce Houghton on 06/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is Live Music Gatekeeping and why it’s due for a comeback

More artists are turning private channels, tight-knit fan communities and live music gatekeeping to drive lasting success. “Success takes time, and filling a venue is not just about the numbers,” writes MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: StubHub, LMS, NIVA, VENU & More

In the latest live music industry news UK fans, venues and artists are gutted (not) over StubHub‘s threat to leave the UK if a proposed price cap on resale tickets. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Buy Low, Sell High: Perils of Unregulated Concert Ticket Resale

Music manager and ticket reform crusader Randy Nichols dives into how unchecked speculation and ticket “shorting” are turning concerts into commodities. Learn how fans, artists, and culture itself are paying a price for unregulated concert ticket resale.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Tickets, PROs, Grants, More

Here’s a look at live music industry news last week from a killed ticketing bill, the EVMC awards, a $1B Live Nation expansion, new Live Music Society grants and much more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify expands mental health programs

Spotify mental health programs expand Heart & Soul initiatives

Spotify has expanded its Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. First launched in 2018, the Spotify mental health programs now include financial support for non-profits and musicians seeking care as well as expanded access.

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Music Industry Newsletters You Should Be Reading

Want to stay ahead in the fast-moving music industry without spending hours scrolling? This roundup of the best free music industry newsletters – which we’re proud to say includes Hypebot – will keep you informed, inspired, and one step ahead.

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Mix Live Music: A Guide To Live Sound Engineering

Learn how to mix live music and the essential gear and techniques every live engineer needs to know – straight from live veteran Toby Francis.

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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26 new Live Music Society grants to small venues top $765,000

Live Music Society has announced a new round of grants to 26 small performance venues. Recipients of these Music in Action Live Music Society grants will cumulatively receive $765,500 to support innovative li programming.

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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PROs Exacerbate Inequality Among Musicians [Michael Dorf]

Despite their mission to protect music creators, Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) often funnel royalties to major artists while leaving independent musicians behind, says Michael Dorf. The founder of the Knitting. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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