Two plead guilty to $1.35M fake concert fraud scheme

A former rapper and his friend have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and aggravated identity theft for their involvement in promoting a fake music festival…

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Live music will drive ‘Funflation’ as consumer spending slows says BoA analysis

There’s good news for musicians and the live music sector in a new report from Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich. According to the analysis, funflation – the post-pandemic. Continue reading

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6 Questions with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James

For this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With…’ I caught up with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James while he was prepping for his  27-date fall tour. Onstage, James can be wonderfully. Continue reading

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4 tickets for $80 to 2500 Shows: Jonas Brothers, Måneskin, Maroon 5 & more @ Live Nation’s Summer’s Live Sale

Live Nation’s Summer’s Live sale kicks off Wednesday, July 19 at 10 AM offering four tickets for $80, including all fees to over 2,500 shows by dozens of artists. Tickets. Continue reading

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37% of fans shut out by festival ticket prices, 19% will do more drugs, says survey

Festival ticket prices have hit new highs on both sides of the Atlantic, and a new EU survey reveals some surprising consequences. 37% percent of young festival-goers say they will. Continue reading

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Campaign to ban facial recognition at live events asks artists, venues & fans to pledge support

A coalition of musicians, fans, and human rights groups have convinced 40 of the world’s largest music festivals, including Bonnaroo, Bottle Rock, Bumpersoot, and Coachella, to pledge not to use. Continue reading

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Why are concert tickets so expensive?

With ticket prices, fees, scalping, and ticket resale under increased scrutiny and the subject of new state and federal legislation, it’s important to understand what role artists play in high. Continue reading

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More musicians are canceling or rethinking tours. Here are 6 reasons why

The fact that a growing number of artists are canceling tours and rethinking their touring plans has gotten the attention of both music and mainstream media. The thought of fewer. Continue reading

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Live Nation launches a $59 Club Pass to all shows at your local venue

Live Nation has launched Club Pass, which gives fans unlimited access for a one-time fee of $59 to all general admission shows between 10/1 and 12/31 at more than 50 Live. Continue reading

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Live Nation offers a $199 Lawn Pass for all summer events

Live Nation has put its annual Lawn Pass at 30 venues for the 2022 summer concert season. With a Lawn Pass, fans can attend amphitheater concerts all summer including select sold. Continue reading

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