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SVOG Update: Just 5% Got Recoupment Letters, All Closeouts Safe

Blood pressures rose throughout the live music community last week after news spread that some SBA Shuttered Venue Operating Grant recipients had received involuntary recoupment notices. The letters gave grantees 30 days to return funds or dispute the claim.

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HITS Act tax deductions now law in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

The Help Independent Tracks Succeed HITS Act tax deductions for musicians became law as part of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.

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Beats+Bytes 2025 Halftime Report: Music & Culture In Chaos

Beats+Bytes 2025 Halftime Report: Music & Culture In Chaos

The Nue Agency’s mid-year culture report is out now. The Beats+Bytes 2025 Halftime Report looks at how everything from politics to culture is changing how smart marketers market including key recorded and live music takeaways.

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In The Live Music Trenches with John Harris of XL LIVE

John Harris of XL Live has been in the live music trenches for more than 40 years as a talent buyer, promoter and marketer. He shares his story as well as what’s actually helping him sell more tickets in 2025.

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Live Music Industry News: NIVA ’25 wraps • How scalpers evade laws • Tixel to US • DJ events rule • Eventbrite study • Blue Note to LA • More

Latest Live Music Industry News Under The LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tab above

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NIVA '25 State Of Live

NIVA names new President and Board

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) named a new President, officers and board members at his annual convention in Milwaukee this week

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NIVA '25 State Of Live

NIVA State of Live study released as convention begins

The NIVA State of Live study was released Monday as the independent venue and promoter trade group’s annual convention began in Milwaukee.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast #255 + A Special Merlin Episode

Episode 255 of THE Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchar Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Listen here.

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Musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in long career performing and around the world in a new book

Veteran musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in new book

Veteran musician Gary Shea shares lessons learned in his long career performing and recording music around the world in a new book. Shea is a founding member of the bands New England and Alcatrazz, with gold and platinum records to his credit.

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How To Get More Streams & Grow a Fanbase: Free Webinar Series

Audiomack co-founders David Ponte and Brian “Z” Zisook are launching free webinar series this week. Their goal is to help artists learn how to get more streams and grow a fanbase.

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