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Diplo, Major Lazer Management Firm TMWRK Exits SFXE After $3.6 Million Payback

SFX chairman and CEO Robert Sillerman`s troubled EDM conglomerate has parted ways with major management company TMWRK. The firm bought itself out SFX for a reported $3.6 million.

Bruce Houghton on 01/06/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top Country Artist Kenny Chesney Says Fans Drive His Tour Production

  After just 57 dates and 23 stadiums, Kenny Chesney found himself the only country artist making Billboard’s Top 5 Touring Acts of 2015 – alongside Taylor Swift, One Direction,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/05/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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5 Common Music Career Mistakes To Avoid In The New Year

For the independent artist, a new year means a new world of opportunities for succeeding in the music industry provided, that is, that these five distressingly common mistakes are avoided at all costs.

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6 Top Music Marketing Trends For 2016

As we begin a new year, it's time to look ahead at what 2016's music industry trends will be, with an expected continuation of the streaming wars, the blending of. Continue reading

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6 Booking Mistakes That Make Your Band Look Unprofessional

First impressions are always important, and never more so than when working to secure a gig. Maintaining professionalism is hugely important at this stage, and in order to do so it. Continue reading

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EDM Chief James Barton Passes On SFX Offer, Remains At Live Nation

On December 4th, we brought you the story that James Barton was in talks with SFX to leave Live Nation and help get the flailing company get back on track.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/30/2015 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Artists Find Success Playing Online Shows Through Concert Window

For many artists, the hurdles which must be overcome in order to successfully book a tour can be quite intimidating. Hosting an online concert series, however, is a much more straightforward. Continue reading

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Songkick Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Abusing Power To Stop Direct To Fan Ticket Sales

2015 was the year that artists and their teams learned the advantages of and profits earned from selling directly to fans.  It's a hugely disruptive shift that is threatening to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/23/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songkick Raises $10 Million From WMG Owner Acccess Industries, Triples European Direct To Fan Ticket Sales

Songkick has raised another $10 million. The new funding, coming after a June $16 million round,  is from Access Industries, owner of Warner Music Group.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Blues Foundation Names 2016 Blues Music Award Nominees

The Blues Foundation has announced the nominees for its annual Blues Music Awards, which the organization will present at the Cook Convention Center in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday, May. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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