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How Spinal Tap Changed Volume Controls Forever

As the release of Spinal Tap II nears, we look an hilarious moment in the original film and how Spinal Tap changed volume controls forever.

Alana Bonilla on 04/11/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Trump Policies, Trade Wars and Tariffs impact Live Music

President Trump’s policies, trade wars and tariffs impact live music and the live music industry.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation supports TICKET Act, Independents Do Not

Live Nation has thrown its weight behind the TICKET Act, a bill that in its current form leading independent live music trade groups say will not fix ticket the current ticket resale system.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Funding A Label: Self-Funding vs. Grants vs. Investors

If you are starting, expanding or funding a label this is for you. From DIY to securing grants or attracting investors, here’s the ultimate guide to help you find the best path to bring your vision to life.

Alana Bonilla on 04/10/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Stocks fall Thursday

Live music stocks appeared poised to give up some of Wednesday’s gains based on pre-market trading Thursday with all four major live music stocks down.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DC eyes 10% Ticket Resale Cap and Spec Ban

Washington DC Council member Charles Allen backed by a coalition of local venues, artists, and national independent music organizations has announced strong legislation targeting secondary ticketing platforms like StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Ticket Center and SeatGeek.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Congress advances TICKET Act without important changes

The House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously approved the TICKET Act Tuesday, sending it to the full U.S. House for consideration. But some music industry trade groups say the bill does not go nearly far enough.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Stocks: Wednesday Mid-day Update

Live music stocks were beating the markets mid-day Wednesday as the broader indexes wavered after China and the EU announced aggressive reciprocal tariffs.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FKA Twigs cancels US tour, Coachella due to Visa problems

FKA Twigs cancels US tour including a Coachella appearance due to Visa problems.

Alana Bonilla on 04/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How are $1.2B MLC royalty fund investments doing now?

Chris Castle looks at the $1.2 billion in MLC royalty fund investments and as global markets crash asks who bears the risk of this high-stakes strategy.

Alana Bonilla on 04/08/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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