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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Indie music venues are struggling

Indie music venues are struggling, but the UK has a solution

With more stories daily about the growing hurdles to touring, we look at how indie music venues are struggling.

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

Michael Brandvold recently spoke ablut the struggles of those that work behind the scenes in music. Organized by Support Life And Music (SLAM), the panel discussed a life in music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/23/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

Why More Musicians Are Rethinking Touring

Rising costs, low ticket sales, increased competition and strict visa rules are reshaping the touring landscape for artists worldwide. Not all the available data is clear yet, but from major acts to emerging talent, more and more musicians are rethinking touring.

Alana Bonilla on 05/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Live Music Industry News: Rock-It Cargo, IAG, GSPS & More

In the latest live music industry news, private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Rock-It Cargo and its parent Global Critical Logistics. The company provides logistics services to concert tours, sports and other high-profile events.

Bruce Houghton on 05/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NITO study of 20 shows found $6.2M in ticket reseller profit

An analysis of 20 concerts in Maryland showed $6.2M in ticket reseller profit above original face value. The study was conducted by NITO (National Independent Talent Association) at the request of Maryland State Attorney General’s Office.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Live Music Industry News: Live Nation, AEG, UAA, Breakaway + CAA

In the latest live music industry news, Live Nation has added former Trump administration official and recently appointed Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell to its board of directors.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Can Indie Artists Still Afford to Tour?

Can indie artists still afford to tour? Going on the road might look fun, but for most independent artists, it’s a financial gamble they can’t afford to lose. Discover why so many are saying no to the road, and how you can tour smarter without going broke.

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC probes Live Nation AEG StubHub

FTC probes Live Nation and AEG collusion, warns StubHub

Live Nation and competitor AEG are being investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over refunds for pandemic-era concert cancellations. Separately, the FTC has warned StubHub that it must act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Live Music Roundup: All-in Tix, Tour Chart, Hotel Fests, More

This week’s Live Music Roundup covers Ticketmaster’s switch to all-in ticketing, a new Bandsintown trending tours chart, a 101 guide to booking shows, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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