Court Upholds Dismissal Of Major Live Nation Anti-Trust Case
As the biggest bull in the barn, Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary are easy targets; and too often they've painted the bulls eye on their own forehead. But Live Nation's. Continue reading
Merch Makeover: How To Double Your Sales Overnight
Merch not selling as much as you'd like? The following article offers a series of tips for how to change your merch display so as to maximize customer engagement, as well as. Continue reading
Sillerman Forced Out As SFX CEO, Will Resign Within 60 Days
Crotch grabbing, middle finger pointing Robert Sillerman was controversial as the head of Clear Channel Concerts (now Live Nation) and his "screw you" attitude only become more pronounced as he. Continue reading
Coachella Sues Underground Fest Hoodchella For $100K Over Name
Brands matter and protecting a big brand is big business. A small underground Los Angeles festival is learning that lesson the hard way after riffing on the name of the. Continue reading
Inside The Secret World Of Concert Ticketing
While touring is one of the biggest sources of revenue in the music industry at the moment, ticket bots are creating issues for artists and fans alike, listing absurdly priced tickets for. Continue reading
10 People Getting Royally Screwed By The SFXE Bankruptcy
The fallout from this week's SFX bankruptcy filing is just starting with promoters exploring buybacks and staffers planning their exits. In addition to companies who sold to SFX but are. Continue reading
INgrooves Founder Robb McDaniels Launches Faction To Disrupt Music Management
With labels and the music industry offering less and less support, managers have become the linchpin of most artists' teams. But except for those who give up 50% equity to join. Continue reading
Philadelphia Wants Musicians To Register With The Police Before They Play A Show
A Philadelphia councilman has recently sponsored a bill which would require venues to collect information from bands to hand over to the police, who would then either approve or revoke a license before said band. Continue reading
SFX Files For Bankruptcy, Erases $300 Million In Debt
SFXE has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition that, if approved, would erase $300 million in debt from bond holders and eventually take the company private. Founder Robert Sillerman will. Continue reading
