How To Get All The Cred Of Playing SXSW Without The Time And Expense
Headed to SXSW? You're not the only one. Many music hopefuls travel to Austin, TX this time of the year hoping to notice or be noticed. Like any adventure, it's. Continue reading
Vector and Proper Artist Management Firms Merge
Two management companies, Vector Management and Proper Artist Management, are merging to a combined entity that will operate under the Vector Management name. London-based Proper Artist Management, helmed by Peter Rudge,. Continue reading
Bandmerch Merges With Cinder Block
AEG Live and Transom Capital Group announced today that they are merging their their entertainment licensing and merch businesses, BandMerch and Cinder Block, into a standalone company which will be. Continue reading
Qello Set To “Explode” With Many New Live Concert Films Online
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. Let’s get this out of the way: There is no perfect app for watching live music on your computer, phone, tablet, and/or television, and. Continue reading
Pandora Passes 250M Registered U.S. Users, Announces SXSW Showcase Lineup
Pandora has passed 250 million registered users in the U.S. They have created over six billion stations, the music streamer announced this morning. Pandora also shared the lineup for its. Continue reading
Gigmit Helps Connect Musicians and Promoters Beyond Its Berlin Startup Base
Gigmit is a fairly new gig booking platform based in Berlin but serving a wider region. They're bringing together promoters for local venues with artists and booking agencies who wish. Continue reading
SFX Entertainment Acquires React Presents After Testing New Stock Lows [SFXE]
Yesterday SFX Entertainment [SFXE] announced an agreement to purchase React Presents, a major Midwest event and festival producer. The deal includes Chicago's Spring Awakening Music Festival and Northern Wisconsin-based Summer. Continue reading
Pollstar Touring Industry Award Winners 2014
Music touring trade Pollstar gave out their 25th Awards at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium Feb. 21. Here is a full list of the winners: Major Tour of the YearMumford & Sons. Continue reading
Ticketleap Debuts Selfie Tickets Giving DIY Event Ticketing A Personal Touch
Selfies are now a hallmark of social media that arguably represents a democratization of self-portraiture. And they're fun. So Ticketleap's new "Selfie Tickets" offer an easy way to personalize tickets. Continue reading
Bandsintown For Promoters Launches Featuring Targeted Marketing Opportunities
Bandsintown is expanding its reach beyond artists and fans who rely on the service for concert dates and music discovery. They're quite big with what they say are 9 million. Continue reading
