Live & Touring

Live Nation reports soaring concert attendance as small shows struggle

Live Nation reported record growth last year and predicted continued growth in live music for the next decade. But Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s soaring numbers come even as many small to mid-level music venues struggle…

Bruce Houghton on 02/23/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How smart Artists are successfully selling Merch and Music bundles

“Fan Packs” are back! Here are some modern ways to get creative with your merch and music bundles to win over old and new fans…

Alana Bonilla on 02/22/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Preserving and monetizing your musical history and legacy

Brad Mindich from Definitive Authentic talks about how musicians can preserve, document, and archive the past and turn it into potential new revenue streams…

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Two plead guilty to $1.35M fake concert fraud scheme

A former rapper and his friend have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and aggravated identity theft for their involvement in promoting a fake music festival…

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to sell more tickets to every live show

Half-empty venues are not much fun for artists or fans. This in-depth guide offers actionable tips for selling more tickets to every live show…

Alana Bonilla on 02/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Suffers’ Kam Franklin on success as an indie musician [Exclusive Book Excerpt]

Artists advocate and author Emily White is about to publish the 2nd Edition of her “How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams,” and to celebrate, she’s sharing an exclusive expert – an interview with Kam Franklin of indie powerhouse The Suffers…

Bruce Houghton on 02/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify partners with Bandsintown to supercharge live music discovery

Shows listed on the global live music discovery platform Bandsintown will now also appear on Spotify. The new partnership provides greater visibility and discovery for artists, venues, and festivals of all sizes at a time of rising costs and increased competition…

Bruce Houghton on 02/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What should you charge for CDs and Vinyl? How much will fans pay?

With the popularity of streaming, physical media is not as essential to fans as it used to be. So, how much are they willing to pay for CDs and vinyl, and what does it take to turn a profit…

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The key to Booking Better Gigs is… APPLES

This apple analogy from Chris Robley of the Reverbnation blog may be the best tip that performing musicians get all year to help them book bigger and better shows. by. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/05/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to get booked at Music Festivals

Trying to get in the lineup of a whole festival can be intimidating. Luckily this guide lays out the whole process so artists of any level can start applying. by. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/02/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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