Last week Olivia Dean called out Ticketmaster and promoters Live Nation and AEG over their handling of ticket sales for her tour. In response, now Ticketmaster caps Olivia Dean resales at face value.
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.
The new SoundCloud All-in-One Artist Subscription offers musicians and creators more control of streaming, fan funding, merch, vinyl and more with fewer hands in their pocket.
It’s no secret that touring artists and live music venues are struggling to turn a profit. With a variety of solutions are being debated, it’s important to understand the economics of touring.
In the latest music tech news, AI powered artist management service MNGRS.AI co-founded by Alexandre Deniot, former Director of MIDEM and Universal Music has completed a $1 million funding round.
ROSTR and Bandsintown’s new live music industry showcase EARLY debuts next week in Los Angeles. Two more artists have joined the four act bill. Read on to find out who’s performing and a link to attend.
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