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Bastille’s Dan Smith on how scalpers hurt artists and fans

Bastille frontman Dan Smith is not the first artist to call out predatory ticket resellers. But he has done a particularly effective job of articulating how scalpers hurt artists and fans.

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Berklee’s Debbie Cavalier wins Nolte Award: ‘Leading with kindness’

The CEO of Berklee Online, Debbie Cavalier, has won the Julius M. Nolte Award for her innovative leadership and people-first approach. Her vision has made Berklee Online the world’s largest music school and revolutionized access to music education.

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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FKA twigs visa tour cancellation

FKA twigs joins growing list of US Visa Related Tour Cancellations

FKA twigs has joined a growing list of US visa related tour cancellations, pulling North American dates of her ongoing Eusexua Tour.

Bruce Houghton on 03/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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UK poised to Ban Predatory Ticket Resale as US drags its feet

Unlike US legislators, who are dragging their feet on comprehensive reform, the UK appears poised to move forward with substantive restrictions on predatory ticket resale.

Bruce Houghton on 03/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify Streaming Malthusian Trap

Can Price Segmentation Avoid A Music Streaming Malthusian Trap?

The music streaming industry is at a breaking point, with artists facing dwindling payouts in an expanding market. Can price segmentation be the solution to avoid the music streaming Malthusian trap and restore fairness for creators?

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Infinite Reality buys Napster, plots shift to interactive music

Napster, the platform that triggered the streaming revolution in 1999, has been acquired by Infinite Realty, a digital media and ecommerce company for $207 million.

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Join NITO’s Pay Her Respect fair pay for radio play campaign

Today would have been Aretha Franklin’s birthday and NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) is using the occasion to launch “Pay Her Respect,” a national day of action in support of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) which will guaruntee payment for the use of songs on AM/FM radio.

Bruce Houghton on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Adriana Balic: Touring with P!NK & Creating a Live Performance Course

Adriana Balic shares how her experiences touring with P!NK shaped her career and the creation of her Berklee live performance course. Adriana Balic: Touring with P!NK & Creating a Live. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Radio is Shrinking

Radio is shrinking at an alarming rate, with job losses increasing and fewer opportunities for on-air talent. Radio expert Fred Jacob’s explains how the numbers are revealing a sobering reality.

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Sam Ash Music returns online as Sam Ash Direct

Sam Ash Music, a beloved chain that closed after 99 years, is making a comeback in a new online form as Sam Ash Direct. Here’s how this iconic brand is. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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