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Drom NYC Bahar Tas venue marketing

In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYC

An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 10/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How I Lost a Paid Gig to a DJ Working for ‘Exposure’

Manila-based DJ Khim Custodio questions the morality of club management behavior after his paid gig was abruptly canceled when someone cheaper came along.

Jeremy Young on 10/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Supreme Court Live Nation

Supreme Court snubs Live Nation as multiple cases move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court has has refused to review whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s arbitration plan to deal with customer complaints is protected by federal law. The defeat comes as multiple important federal cases against the concert giant move forward.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EARLY Showcase Rostr Bandsintown

Artists announced for ROSTR & Bandsintown EARLY showcase

ROSTR x Bandsintown’s new live showcase EARLY debuts on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Jeremy Young on 10/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC Ticketmaster Live Nation scalpers BOTS spec tickets

FTC calls spec tickets deceptive violation of rules

Attorney Chris Castle has argued that selling ghost or speculative tickets “is like “charging consumers for something that doesn’t exist.” As part of resent junk fees rules. the U.S. FTC calls spec tickets deceptive, a violation of rules. and warns against the practice.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Bands and Music Venues Can Market Live Shows Like the Pros

Even the best live performances can fall flat if nobody knows they’re happening. Whether you’re a band gearing up for a new release or a venue building your calendar, effective marketing is what turns a good show into a packed house. Learn how bands and music venues can market shows like the pros.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Taylor on top • UMG, WMG close to AI deals • Claimy + €1.5M for music admin AI • ‘Death to Spotify’ as stock slips • More

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: TikTok, Facebook, PROs & More

Important music business news last week included concern over the TikTok U.S. ownership change, new Facebook fan marketing tools for musicians, a global music revenue update, a shift at Ticketmaster, an expanded PRO database, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Ticketmaster Agrees to Drop Misleading Labels After Oasis Ticketing Backlash

The ticketing platform will be forced to make changes after a recent CMA ruling and a newly filed FTC lawsuit.

Jeremy Young on 10/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songview PRO database ASCAP, BMI, GMR. SESAC

ASCAP, BMI, GMR, SESAC expand Songview PRO database

The four major U.S. performing rights organizations (PROs) have announced the expansion of Songview, the public performance copyright data resource launched by ASCAP and BMI in 2020.

Bruce Houghton on 09/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation Stub Hub

Live Nation vs StubHub: Different Companies Face Similar Risks

Live Nation vs StubHub: over the past few weeks these two companies- arguably the most recognizable names in ticketing – have both made headlines. But despite facing similar headwinds, their stock market trajectories show the contrast between established dominance and a would be disrupter’s rocky debut.

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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