The concert and touring industry has long talked about sustainability. Thanks to an extensive MIT study there is now real data on live music’s carbon footprint and where artists, venues and fans can cut emissions.
Can the concert and ticketing industry be disrupted in ways that benefits fans? Self-described “fandom analyst” Monia Ali of Fandom Exile offers some thoughtful and provocative suggestions on how to create a fans first concert industry.
Spotify is adding music videos for Premium users in the U.S, and Canada. While only a limited catalog of videos is available at launch, Spotify plans a much broader selection in the future.
New centralized Meta Facebook and Instagram support tools, smarter security, and streamlined recovery flows promise less downtime when social media accounts are hacked or locked.
Applications are open for Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Music Maker Grants and mentorships for emerging Black and BIPOC songwriters and producers. The window to apply closes December 12.
Direct to fan platform EVEN powers direct to fan sales and fan data capture before streaming release. A deceptively simple proposition that rewards fans while providing much needed pre-streaming income, Even is gaining real traction.
The FAM Support Grant is open now through Dec. 1, offering $25,000 to help individuals and small businesses balance caregiving responsibilities while working in music.
A new UK-based app, Dune, is raising seed funding to build a marketplace where artists and fans can connect with revenue-generating opportunities modelled after stocks.
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