Judges Denies Claims Of 29 Prince “Heirs”, Official Tribute Concert Begins To Take Shape
29 would-be heirs to the Prince estate were excluded, and other previously unchallenged heirs will be forced to undergo genetic testing, a judge ruled last week. Simultaneously, an official tribute. Continue reading
Live Nation Reports Strong Earnings, Stock Soars
Over the last few quarters, Live Nation has started to feel like a solid business driven less by the touring whims of major artists and more by solid growth across. Continue reading
How I Sold $66,000 In Tickets in Less Than 2 Hours with 1 Text
Here we explore an alternative method of advertising tickets to fans. Rather than using email or social media, this piece looks at how one band was able to use a. Continue reading
SFX Considers Legal Action Against Founder Sillerman, Top Execs
The fall of controversial SFX founder and former CEO Robert "FX" Sillerman has been as dramatic as his rise. The next chapter in his demise is likely to include a. Continue reading
Pandora Adds Personalized Concert Notifications, But Ticketfly Events Get Top Billing [UPDATED]
[UPDATED] When Pandora acquired Ticketfly, the two pledged to use the power of the music streamer's giant platform to drive ticket sales. Today's announcement of concert notifications is a good. Continue reading
Father John Misty Tell Fans He Declined $250,000 To Do Chipolte Ad, Restaurant Chain Responds With Special Themed Menu
During his intro to “Bored in the USA”, J. Tillman aka Father John Misty told the crowd that he had been offered a quarter of a million dollars to cover. Continue reading
Former AEG Chief Randy Phillips To Lead SFX Turnaround
Troubled EDM conglomerate SFX will get much needed new leadership when it exits bankruptcy, according to multiple sources. Former AEG chief Randy Phillips is reportedly the choice of SFX creditors. Continue reading
Ariana Grande Lost White House Gig Because She Licked A Donut
According to DNC emails released via Wikileaks last week, Ariana Grande was being considered as a performer for a gala for President Obama, but in an extremely detailed back-and-forth that. Continue reading
New Ticketing Tech To Open More Doors To Live Entertainment
The issue of ticket bots snapping up tickets before fans have a chance is one that has long been acknowledged in the industry, but rather than using an increasingly closed. Continue reading
How Music Laws Affect Local Venues
Bars, clubs and like businesses will frequently play recorded music as well as hiring live bands. To do so, however, said venues must pay performance rights organizations fees in exchange. Continue reading
