Building A Successful Tour: Tips From A Former Booking Agent
Here former manager and former booking agent Sharyn Goldyn outlines how an up-and-coming band should approach their first tours, what then can expect financially, and how they can promote their shows while. Continue reading
14 Ways Musicians Can Make Money From Live Shows
As the music industry changes it's important for artists to be able to diversify their revenue streams. Here we look at several different ways, beyond just ticket sales and merch, that. Continue reading
How To Make The Most Of Your #SXSW Shows
Getting any attention at somewhere as busy and crowded as SXSW can be a challenge, fortunately (and just in time for the event itself) Jeff Kilgour has some helpful advice. Continue reading
The Realities Of Touring Revenue [David Lowery]
Although many assume that artists should be able to make up for the decline in recorded music sales simply by touring more, the reality of the finances behind touring reveals. Continue reading
INSIDE SFX: Financial Filings Reveal A Deeply Troubled Company
According to detailed financials made public as part the SFX Entertainment bankruptcy proceedings, the troubled promoter fell well short of expectations. At the beginning of 2015, its guidance was $500,000 of. Continue reading
Will Robots Disrupt Live Music? How Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms Could Boost Ticket Sales
Artificial intelligence may be set to disrupt the world of live music. Using data driven algorithms, AI would be able to calculate when and where artists should play, as well. Continue reading
How To Get Booked At Your Favorite Festival [Mike Snow, Jay Sweet]
Festivals can be one of the best ways for artists to break out, if they can play there. Here organizers offer advice on how to get booked at festivals like Boston. Continue reading
Pitch Your Tent: Tips For Camping At A Festival
While camping at a festival can easily lead to some of the best live music experiences you will ever have, it just as easily become a complete disaster if proper steps are. Continue reading
Eagles Of Death Metal Returned Paris For Concert Last Night
Eagles of Death Metal performed Tuesday night in Paris for their first time since the November 13, 2015 terrorist attack that targeted their show at the Bataclan Concert Hall. "Bonsoir Paris,. Continue reading
Pollstar Names 2016 Touring Industry Award Winners
Touring industry trade Pollstar named the winners of its 2016 awards last Friday, the last day of its Pollstar Live! conference in San Francisco. Taylor Swift took home major tour of the year, DC's. Continue reading
