Concert Locator ConcertCrowd Adds Streaming Audio
Social and location-based live concert locator, ConcertCrowd, has added the ability for users to stream audio from artists coming to town through an exclusive partnership with Rdio. As Hypebot reported. Continue reading
Joshua Bell Records New Album In A Musical Instrument Museum
This week violinist Joshua Bell with pianist Jeremy Denk released "French Impressions," the first album recorded in the Music Instrument Museum's Music Theater. An intimate venue in Phoenix, the MIM. Continue reading
Paradigm Bets On Electronic Music With AM Only Booking Agency Partnership
Talent agency Paradigm has struck a deal to create a strategic partnership with one of the leading electronic music agencies, AM Only. The agreement will allow Paradigm to continue to. Continue reading
Festival Awards Europe Announces Winners
The best European festivals, artists and promoters of 2011 were announced last night at a ceremony at Groningen's De Oosterport in The Netherlands. This third edition of Festival Awards Europe. Continue reading
What Live Nation’s Acquisition Of BigChampagne Means To Future Of The Live Music Industry
(UPDATED) COMMENTARY: In February 2006, shortly after Michael Rapino took the helm of Live Nation, he shared his vision of what the company needed to do to grow the live. Continue reading
Kyle Bylin Exits Billboard, Joins BigChampagne + Live Nation Team
Just weeks after Live Nation acquired influential media measurement firm BigChampagne, the live concert promoter has announced another major talent grab: Kyle Bylin. Hypebot readers know Bylin from this blog,. Continue reading
How National Tour Packages Are Ruining Music And Artist Discovery
Guest post by Nick Hardy, first published on Sinizine.net. I grew up in Memphis, Tenn. and was involved in the punk scene from my first Rancid tape stolen from my. Continue reading
Top Hip-Hop Agent Cara Lewis Jumps To CAA
(UPDATED) With live performance left as the top source of income for most artists, booking agencies are fast becoming a new music industry battleground. Yesterday influential agent Cara Lewis shifted. Continue reading
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
