MusicScout: Instant Location Based Fan Feedback
Duncan Freeman, the man behind Band Metrics, has added another venture, MusicScout. It's a free location aware mobile music smartphone app that enables you to express your thoughts about the. Continue reading
TicketDisaster.org Says “Not So Fast” To Merger
In response to reports of imminent approval of the Ticketmaster Live Nation merger, the public interest and live event industry members of the TicketDisaster.org coalition released the following statement: “This. Continue reading
U.S. Justice Dept. Reported Close To Approving Ticketmaster & Live Nation Merger
(UPDATED) The Justice Department is poised to approve Ticketmaster's proposed $720 million purchase of Live Nation with some conditions, as early as the end of this month, sources close to. Continue reading
Christopher Bryant Works To Gain New Fans By Opening For Himself
One of my favorite things about the emerging new music industry has been the realization that there is no longer a single best way to do much of anything anymore.. Continue reading
Fight Against Merger Of TicketMaster & Live Nation Goes Digital
A new website has been launched by a coalition formed by members of congress, industry trade associations and public advocacy groups to rally support against the pending Live Nation and. Continue reading
As Labels Struggle, Is Artist Income On The Rise?
(UPDATED)Yesterday, I published a chart from the the Times UK showing that while record labels are suffering, artists were making more money than ever from live performance. (see chart) Some. Continue reading
Buy A Piece of Nine Inch Nails On eBay
Trent Reznor wasn't kidding when he said that he was dismantling the entire Nine Inch Nails touring machinery. He's selling it off piece by piece on eBay. Get in on. Continue reading
U.S. Visa Restrictions Could Hurt Touring Acts
(CelebrityAccess MediaWire) Members of the touring industry warn that stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration regulations could interfere with the U.S. touring plans of international artists. According to Billboard, no new. Continue reading
Music Festivals Offer Unique Marketing Opportunity
How to get part of that crowd to join your team. This guest post comes from Scott Perry. With his great free email newsletter and web site, the New Music. Continue reading
Live Nation & iTunes To Offer Concert Downloads
(UPDATED) In a smart piece of brand extension, concert promoters Live Nation has joined forces with iTunes for live music and video offering debuting today. A new section of iTunes. Continue reading
