Robert Sillerman Sells Real Estate As SFX Entertainment Buys Awakenings Festival
Though Robert F.X. Sillerman is selling six properties I doubt there's an issue related to SFX Entertainment's spending spree though it's hard to stop my brain from associating the two.. Continue reading
Learn From and Win A Business Meeting With Warped Tour’s Kevin Lyman
Kevin Lyman is best known for founding Warped Tour, one of many tours and festivals with which he's been associated. He's finding multiple ways to share the knowledge he's accumulated. Continue reading
SFX Continues EDM Buying Spree with Plus Talent Acqusition
SFX Entertainment continues its buying spree of major EDM properties with the acquisition of Plus Talent, a leading talent agency, promoter and producer of events in Brazil. Plus Talent, founded. Continue reading
Touring Industry News: Hayes Rejoins ICM, Dinerstein Upped At Knitting Factory
From Celebrity Access Veteran agent Mike Hayes has rejoined ICM Partners Hayes, who reps a roster that includes Primal Scream, The Libertines, Adam Ant and The Klaxons, got his start. Continue reading
Live Nation’s Ticketmaster Acquires Eventjoy D.I.Y. Ticketing Platform
Live Nation's Ticketmaster has acquired mobile-based DIY ticketing platform, Eventjoy for an undisclosed sum. The move will help the ticketing giant compete with Eventbrite in the growing non-traditional venue and event. Continue reading
Ticketing M&A: Ticketmaster Acquires Sherpa.be, Vendini Acquires In Ticketing
This week Ticketmaster announced the acquisition of Belgium-based Sherpa.be. They will be joining the Ticketmaster Belgium team that launched this year. San Francisco-based Vendini also announced their acquisition of In. Continue reading
Festicket Raises $2.7 Million For Int’l Expansion.
[UPDATED] UK based startup Festicket has closed a $2.7 million Series A funding round. Festicket which bills its self as "The Easiest Way To Book Your Next Festival Ticket" provides. Continue reading
Marsha Vlasic Exits ICM For AGI, Takes Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Moby & More With Her
Veteran music agent Marsha Vlasic has been named President of the agency Artist Group International. Most recently Vlasic served as the Senior Vice President of Concerts at ICM, but announced earlier. Continue reading
DoclerMusic Combines Music Concerts and Lessons On New Livestreaming Platform
DoclerMusic is a new livestreaming and fan interaction platform for musicians. The basic service is free for artists and viewers with tipping plus fees for private concerts and lessons. The. Continue reading
Deadmau5 To Disney: “Lawyer Up Mickey”
Deadmau5 is fighting back after Disney filed a 175 page obejection to a US trademark application for his signature the EDM powerhouse's mouse ears logo. "Lawyer up, mickey," he shared on. Continue reading