6 Resolutions All Musicians Should Make for 2015
By Hugh McIntyre on Sonicbids Blog The end of the year is upon us, and that means it's time for resolutions! We've all made the typical resolutions before – get in better shape, stop. Continue reading
Live Nation Labs Top Execs Eric Garland, Ethan Kaplan Exit As Division Restructures
Top executives Eric Garland and Ethan Kaplan have exited Live Nation Labs, the concert and ticketing giant's digital innovation hub, according to multiple sources. Labs was created after Live Nation's. Continue reading
Traveling With Instruments? The US Department Of Transportation Just Simplified Air Travel For Musicians
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule implementing section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, requiring U.S. airlines to accept musical instruments as. Continue reading
Live Nation Acquires C3 Presents
Live Nation Entertainment announced today that it has acquired Austin-based promoter C3 Presents, the company behind festivals such Austin City Limits and Lollapalooza, as well as producing over 1,700 additional. Continue reading
Bandsintown Reveals Most Active, Rapidly Growing Artists of 2014
Bandsintown dug deep into their large concert database emerging with a top list of most active, rapidly growing artists of 2014. Using Bandsintown Tracker to see which artists made their mark this. Continue reading
Katherine McVicker Launches New Booking Agency Music Works International
Music Industry Veteran Katherine McVicker has launched a new booking agency, Music Works International. Based in Reading, Mass, the new agency represents an international roster that includes Dianne Reeves, David. Continue reading
2 Genius Ideas For Funding Your Next Tour
By Brian Buchanan on Sonicbids Blog Today, more artists than ever before are making a living by touring. Many small- and mid-sized venues are thriving, and creative acts are finding new and intriguing. Continue reading
4 Way Musicians Can Accept Credit Card Payments at Shows
By Chris Robley on CD Baby Blog You’ve played a great show. Fans are lined up at your merch booth. You’re taking cash, making change, and signing CDs. Then a guy walks. Continue reading
U.S. Concert Promoter Jack Utsick Extradited, Charged With $300M Ponze Scheme
U.S. concert promoter Jack Utsick, former head of Worldwide Entertainment, was extradited from Brazil to the U.S. over the weekend to face charges that he used a Ponzi scheme to. Continue reading
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