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Live Music Stocks Analysis Amid Market Volatility Last Week

The past week has been turbulent for both the live music industry stocks and the broader stock market. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of key live music companies and the overall market from March 10 to March 14, 2025.

Bruce Houghton on 03/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Global Music Market 2024 tops $36.2B, streaming growth slows

The global recorded music market reached $36.2 billion in 2024, growing 6.5%. However, streaming’s growth is slowing, and DSPs are gaining more power, reports MIDiA.

Alana Bonilla on 03/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Live Music Industry News: Wayne Forte’s for Rent • Brooklyn Mirage reborn • ILMC wraps • MoS + Dice • promotions @ PRG

In the latest live music industry news, veteran booking agent Wayne Forte is auctioning a private lunch meeting as a fundraiser for the National Independent Talent Organization (NITO).

Bruce Houghton on 03/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Acumen Music launches to offer Flat Fee Musician Services

With a goal of improving efficiency, fostering artist growth, and minimizing costs, five industry experts have created a hybrid consulting company to offers artists and labels flat fee musician services.

Alana Bonilla on 03/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify stock bucks market, continues upward trajectory

[NYSE: SPOT] Spotify stock beat the market Wednesday rising sharply after the release of it annual Loud & Clear royalty payment transparency report.

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Songs in Film and TV: Which songs are used most?

The relationship between film and and TV and music has always been strong, but these songs have been used so often that their identity is shaped by on-screen appearances.

Alana Bonilla on 03/13/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Concert affordability • Spain’s ticket sales up 25% • Regina Folk Fest ends after 53 years • Free ‘We Love LA’ concert

Live Music Industry News from across the web updated continuously under the LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tab above.

Bruce Houghton on 03/13/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Loud & Clear: $10B, Global Fandom & A Year of Change

Spotify’s new Loud & Clear transparency report shows payments to the music industry of $10 billion in 2024, half of which went to independents. It’s the first L&C since Liz Pelly’s expose of streaming and the inner workings of Spotify as well as significant changes in who the streamer pays and how payments are calculated.

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: NIVA gear discounts • stolen StubHub tickets • new AU venue group • VAI Resort

In the latest live music industry news, National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) members now have access to up to 50% off sound equipment and lighting, backline and more from 1200 major music gear manufacturers. 

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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YouTube leads emerging markets by being social, format-flexible

YouTube leads emerging markets by blending social media and entertainment in ways traditional streaming services can’t match. With mobile-first audiences in India and South America driving massive growth, others are. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/12/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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