ChatWithTheBand Monetizes Artist Video Events With Virtual Goods
Many music tech startups are wrestling with the issue of how to make money online and a number are doing so by helping artists make money, often by getting a. Continue reading
Alleged Threats From Live Nation Lead To Lawsuit By NJ Promoters
Live Nation is facing a lawsuit from two local New Jersey concert promoters after they claimed Live Nation used threats and coercion to prevent the promoters from booking acts for. Continue reading
45Sound Boosts Audio Quality Of Live, Fan Videos
45Sound is one of the more unique participants in January's midemlab music tech events. 45Sound addresses the opportunity for matching high quality audio recordings of live events with fan-made videos.. Continue reading
U2 Pledges To Support Next Generation Of Musicians
U2 and The Ireland Funds are going in for a 7 million pound donation, the largest such gift to music ed in Ireland, to support Music Generation, a growing music. Continue reading
Organize Facebook Events From Invites To Ticketing with Usher iPhone App
Usher, a new iPhone app unrelated to the superstar performer, looks like a great way to organize Facebook events using your smartphone. It has numerous capabilities for event organizers and. Continue reading
Is The Future Of Concert Ticketing On Facebook? Ticketfly Thinks So
Several studies have shown the power of Facebook to promote ticket sales. Friends want to be where their other friends are and fans want to commune with fans. But what. Continue reading
UPDATED: Live Nation Acquires Data Pioneer BigChampagne
(UPDATED) Live Nation has acquired BigChampagne for what unofficial sources place at close to $30 million. The small yet highly influential media-measurement firm is responsible for creating the Ultimate Chart. Continue reading
ReverbNation Launches Facebook Marketing Tool “Promote It For Shows”
ReverbNation has launched "Promote It For Shows", a Facebook promotion tool design to help music venues drive attendance. Promote It is currently in open beta, but an earlier version that. Continue reading
Mashtival: A Live Mashup Music Festival On Turntable.fm
MashupFM is hosting a live mashup music festival on Turntable.fm called Mashtival taking place this Wednesday, December 7th, from 7 pm till 1 am EST. Starting at 7, five up. Continue reading
Bought A Ticketmaster Ticket In The Last 12 Years? You’re About To Get A Refund
If you used Ticketmaster's website to buy tickets between October 21, 1999 and October 19, 2011, you're likely to be eligible for a refund. If the court approves the proposed. Continue reading
