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How I Lost a Paid Gig to a DJ Working for ‘Exposure’

Manila-based DJ Khim Custodio questions the morality of club management behavior after his paid gig was abruptly canceled when someone cheaper came along.

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Wild Honey Pie’s Blueprint for Intimate Live Music That Connects

Eric Weiner, founder of The Wild Honey Pie shares how intimate live music connects artists and fans. From the role of nontraditional venues to sustainability and why smaller shows may be the future of live music.

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Building the Next Era of Public Radio

Public radio is facing a historic turning point following the defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. While the challenges are serious, new data from the 2025 Techsurvey points to opportunities for reinvention, renewed support, and a more resilient future as broadcaster build next era of public radio.

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Where Are 2025’s Defining Cultural Moments?

As we pass the midpoint of the 2020s, the once-clear markers of cultural eras have become fragmented and harder to define. In this day and age life is shaped by algorithms and niche scenes, whereas iconic mainstream moments are now rare and often feel manufactured. Where are all of 2025’s defining cultural moments?

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The pure songwriter is disappearing and it’s everyone’s problem

The traditional “pure” songwriter is quickly disappearing – and the entire music industry could suffer because of it, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research. As more writers are forced to become performers just to survive, the future of songwriting, collaboration, and fair compensation is at risk.

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My Journey to Becoming an Artist Manager at 20

At 20 years old, Ale Gil started managing artists while still in college at Berklee – learning everything from booking shows to building an artist’s brand. Ali shares the journey to becoming an artist manager and what it really takes to break into the music industry.

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What is Live Music Gatekeeping and why it’s due for a comeback

More artists are turning private channels, tight-knit fan communities and live music gatekeeping to drive lasting success. “Success takes time, and filling a venue is not just about the numbers,” writes MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert.

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Why Music Fans Are Traveling for Connection, Not Just Concerts

Today’s ticket buyers aren’t just going to concerts, they are looking for deeper experiences. Learn why music fans are travelling and how artists are transforming shows into unforgettable journeys of connection and community.

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Fairness in ticket resales ‘is neither expected nor delivered’

“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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Is Your Data Safe from AI Scraping? Spoiler: Probably Not.

Is your “public” information and data training Big Tech’s AI without your knowledge? Chris Castle explores AI data scraping and how tech giants often blur the line between “publicly available” and “free for the taking.”

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Balancing Craft vs Character in Music and The Music Industry

The music industry is rewarding personality over talent, forcing artists to chase social media trends instead of focusing on their craft, writes Mark Mulligan. It’s time to reexamine the balance of craft vs character in music and the music business.

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