Perry Farrell’s “Ugly American” Attitude & How To Promote Music In Emerging Markets
Perry Farrell recently upset Brazilian music fans with a comment about their knowledge of music. Though this is bad pr for Lollapalooza's first run at Brazil, it also points to. Continue reading
FanFueled Brings “Clean Energy” & Fan Rewards To Concert Ticketing
Last week yet another ticketing company intending to disrupt established players like Ticketmaster announced its launch. At first, though FanFueled offers an interesting mix of fan rewards and low fees,. Continue reading
Barry Fey’s “Backstage Pass” – An Unvarnished View Of Rock Concert Promotion’s Early Days
Veteran independent concert promoter Barry Fey has released a memoir of his years as a promoter, revealing stories culled from his extensive background in the live entertainment industry. Featuring forwards. Continue reading
FanFueled Raises $1 Million For Ticketing Platform That Rewards Fan Engagement
Newly launched FanFueled has raised $1 million in funding for it's social and reward based ticketing platform. The seed round was led by Listen LLC and angel William Lohse. With. Continue reading
ICM: Turmoil At One Of World’s Top Agencies
Major global talent agency ICM is reportedly in turmoil after rumors circulated about ICM President Chris Silbermann exiting the company, along with with several key personnel, including Ted Chervin and. Continue reading
Songkick CEO Ian Hogarth On How Social Media Is Changing Live Touring [VIDEO]
The live music industry (promoters, club owners) has, in my experience, been slow to adapt to the new realities of marketing. Ineffective strip ads and radio campaigns are finally being. Continue reading
Slowbizz.com Builds Global Home Concert Network
Slowbizz.com is a newly launched social network for music lovers designed to facilitate house concerts for solo artists. They emphasize that they are focused on slowly building a solid infrastructure. Continue reading
DIY Social Media Tips From The Billboard 2011 Touring Conference
Though the Billboard 2011 Touring Conference & Awards focused primarily on the upper niches of the touring industry, there were worthwhile takeaways for indie artists. In particular, interviews with Russell. Continue reading
Poorsquare Guides You To Deals On Tour
Poorsquare is a newly created hack created at the General Assembly's recent Reinventing Local Hackathon in New York City. Though it's not actually a musician-focused service, it features local deals. Continue reading
The Tour Trail Combines Gig Calendar & Ticket Sales
The Tour Trail is a recently launched service for musicians offering a combined calendar of upcoming dates with ticket sales where applicable. It's a free service designed for indie artists. Continue reading
