Ticketmaster Buys VIP Firm SLO
Just in case you wanted to spend even more money than you already are on concert tickets, Ticketmaster has acquired SLO Limited, a provider of VIP ticketing services to major. Continue reading
Did You Miss Coachella?
Thanks to Seeqpod, here’s a great way to sample music from each of the bands. It’s also a smart use of new technologies to share Coachella to those who could. Continue reading
Live Nation Plans Ambitous Summer Despite Slowing Economy
Despite a weakening economy, Live Nation today announced an ambitious slate of summer tours and performances. “This summer we are staging concerts in more than 30 countries around the world,”. Continue reading
OurStage Partners With Bonnaroo, Newport, Bumbershoot & Other Fests
OurStage has formed partnerships with a number of top music festivals including Bonnaroo, Noise Pop, Newport Folk Festival, JVC Jazz Festival Newport, Bumbershoot, SoulFest and Afro-Punk. Each will tap OurStage. Continue reading
U2 Cuts Live Nation Deal. Stops Short Of 360.
Live Nation has reached "an agreement in principle" for a 12 year global relationship with U2, who will join the company’s Live Nation Artists roster. U2 and Live Nation Artists. Continue reading
Billions & Aero Merge To Form Indie Booking Powerhouse
The Billions Corporation and Aero Booking have merged and will begin operations with offices in both Chicago and Seattle and seven agents. Chicago-headquartered Billions is celebrating its twentieth year of. Continue reading
Jon Topper Dinner Report: Why Not A Gas Fee?
OCCASIONAL MUSINGS FROM A BAND MANAGER This summer is going to really suck for bands on the road with buses and trucks. Especially for the smaller bands on that end. Continue reading
Live Nation Pacts With Citi Bank For Private Pass
Citi Bank and and concert promoter Live Nation have created a marketing alliance that leverages Live Nation’s integrated music platform including concerts, online ticketing and access to Live Nation Artists. Continue reading
Only 25% Of 2007’s Top Live Acts Were Under 30
FROM GUEST BLOGGER ANDREW J STONE The LA Times put together a nice Forbes-esque review of musicians who made the most money in 2007, and the results are frightening. Not. Continue reading
Live Nation Announces Ticketing Plans
Live Nation announced this morning that it will utilize CTS Eventim to launch its own ticketing business on January 1, 2009. The worldwide concert giant will exclusively license the Eventim. Continue reading