The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) says that U.S. performing rights are broken and is demanding change. The comments came in a new letter filed with the Copyright Office which is investigating U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
Successfully booking a small venue is getting more difficult whether it’s in a competitive or a tertiary market. A free Live Music Society webinar will offer tools and strategies to find, negotiate and produce more successful shows.
Last week we’ve shared major stories from the stage and beyond, including a critical look at Live Nation by the Wall Street Journal, why concerts tickets are so pricey, ticket resales, the NIVA conference and more.
In the latest live music news, Wasserman Music has added two executives that specialize in Hip-Hop and R&B to its Global Festivals and artist representation teams.
While the industry scrambles for hits and music venues struggle, smaller themed parties like bardcore raves and underground music venues are building real communities, one chainmail outfit at a time.
“The manipulation of inventory, unchecked speculative listings, and aggressive affiliate networks have created a system where fairness (in ticket resales) is neither expected nor delivered,” says artist manager and ticketing crusader Randy Nichols on fairness in ticket resales.
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Live Nation is devouring live music and the live music industry, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company’s “flywheel” approach fueled its rise and could lead to its breakup as the Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit continues.
This latest live music news roundup includes musicians touring less, a revealing NITO resale study, the UK’s solution to struggling indie music venues, and much more…
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