Iconic Rosebud Agency To Close
Mike Kappus, founder of the iconic Rosebud Agency has decided to shutter the booking agency component of the company at the end of 2013, according to CelebrityAccess. While 2013 was. Continue reading
Festival Attendees Feel “More Favorable” About Brands That Sponsor [STUDY]
From the Nielsen Newswire. Brands are using music as a way to connect with their consumers now more than ever. In fact, U.S. music fans actually feel more favorable toward. Continue reading
Trent Reznor Facetimes Terminally Ill Fan During Concert [VIDEO]
If you're in need a reminder of the power of technology to do good or the transformative power of simple acts of human kindness, watch this video. During a recent. Continue reading
Why This Concert Promoter Thinks Booking Agents Are Wrong About The Midwest Market
Rock concerts changed my life. More specifically, Jade Nielsen, the man behind the scenes of the concert market in Fargo, ND changed my life. He didn’t book the first show. Continue reading
Songkick Adds Ticketing To iOS App, Announces 8.5 Million Unique Users, Over 50% Of Traffic Via Mobile
Today Songkick updates its iOS app with in-app ticket purchasing in the UK, Spotify playlist scanning to further identify your favorite acts and a new design. In addition, they've released. Continue reading
Free Tool: First North American World Music Directory of Festivals, Venues, Agents and More
(UPDATED) If you are involved in managing a world music artist — that is, someone who plays music with some flavor from Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East,. Continue reading
SXSW 2014 Showcases Round 2: Gary Numan & More [FULL LIST]
SXSW has announced another round of artists invited to showcase, bring the total number to 500, so far. Headlining the latest list is electronic music pioneer Gary Numan. The other. Continue reading
EDM DJs Address Cliches, Hate, High Fees and Bubble Talk
EDM's big so the love is getting some hate. But are there good reasons for antagonism towards this incredibly popular form of music? Three DJs, Armin van Buren, Hardwell and. Continue reading
When Asked To Play For Free These Musicians Had Sharp Comebacks
From Let Me See Your Package, the blog of custom CD/DVD manufacturer United Manufacturing. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or a new one trying to jumpstart a career, I’m pretty. Continue reading
Live Nation, Parallel Partner For Asian Sponsorships
Live Nation has joined forces with Parallel Contemporary Music in a new joint venture, Live Nation Marketing Partnerships Asia Limited aimed at driving music marketing deals with local brands in. Continue reading