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UK Music Spending Climbs in 2025 — But Artists Still Face Tough Realities

According to ERA, UK music streaming subscription income topped £2 billion in 2025, with vinyl sales surging by 18%. But that doesn’t tell the full story.

Jeremy Young on 01/07/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What the Heck Is “Gig-Tripping?”

Live music is becoming reason enough to justify national and international travel for many music fans. What does this mean for the musicians and pros that power the live entertainment industry?

Jeremy Young on 01/07/2026 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Billy Joel Joins Billy Joel Tribute Act on Stage for Two Songs in Florida 

The singer-songwriter took to the stage in Wellington, Florida, on January 2, to join the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles and appear on stage for the first time since his brain disorder diagnosis last year.

Jeremy Young on 01/06/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stories Set to Reshape the Live Music Industry in 2026

After years when streaming grabbed headlines, the live music industry was thrust into the spotlight in 2025. Pending legal actions and legislation are likely to keep it there.

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BTS Is Hitting the Road in 2026 — Here’s a Brief History of Past Tours

K-pop megagroup BTS announced a new album due out March 20, and a world tour to follow. Here’s a brief history of their past tours.

Jeremy Young on 01/05/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

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 01/05/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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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