Today’s ticket buyers aren’t just going to concerts, they are looking for deeper experiences. Learn why music fans are travelling and how artists are transforming shows into unforgettable journeys of connection and community.
Booking an independent venue is getting harder thanks to more competition and rising costs. Today, Tuesday June 10 at 1PM ET, the Live Music Society will host a free a Booking A Small Venue webinar.
The Event and Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) named its 10th EVMC Award Winners 2025 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. The EVMC awards celebrate the best campaigns and accomplishments of venue and event marketing professionals.
This live music news roundup of key stories shaping the sector this week ranges from an interview with Spectacle Live’s Pete Lally, PROs, DIY live music spaces, a free webinar, and more…
In the latest live music news, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has announced Jim James, frontman for My Morning Jacket, and legendary producer Jimmy Jam will keynote NIVA ’25.
In a digital-first industry, physical music sales and merch offer something streaming never can: a real, lasting connection with fans. Learn how to turn every sale into a meaningful moment that builds loyalty, buzz, and a fanbase that sticks around.
Even as streaming dominates music and the music industry, grassroots and DIY live music spaces remain the heart of real music culture. Learn how they build community and launch careers even in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
Pete Lally is president and CEO of Spectacle Live, a concert promotion and management company with 10 venues throughout New England. He jumps into the live music trenches daily solving problems and working to sell more tickets.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) says that U.S. performing rights are broken and is demanding change. The comments came in a new letter filed with the Copyright Office which is investigating U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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