Ireland Pledges Ban On For-Profit Concert Ticket Resale
The frustration faced by concert goers after seeing tickets to their favorite band snatched up by a secondary seller is by now commonplace, but could soon be a thing of. Continue reading
Travel Site Expedia Launches Ticket Marketplace
Expedia, the popular travel booking website, is expanding their offerings with the launch of Event Tickets, a secondary ticket service for sports, concerts and other live events. “We know travelers. Continue reading
LIve Nation Revenue, Losses Rise On Songkick Settlement
Live Nation Entertainment reported both an impressive final quarter of 2017 and and strong full year results, according to the latest financial filings from the concert giant. For 2017, Live Nation. Continue reading
Just 2 U.S. Festivals Join Pledge For Gender Equality
45 music industry conferences and festivals have pledged to achieve a 50/50 gender balance across their festivals by 2022, including live line-ups, conferences and commissions. The international effort, which is. Continue reading
Songkick Partners With Facebook, Active Users Rise 43%
Songkick, the concert discovery app acquired by Warner Music Group last year, has inked a partnership with Facebook to add concerts and events from its database onto the social giant.. Continue reading
Talib Kweli Cancels Concert After Venue Books White Nationalist Band Taake
Rapper Talib Kweli has canceled a performance at a Kansas City music venue after the booked a Scandinavian accused of being Nazi sympathizers. According to the Kansas City Star, Kweli on. Continue reading
Fan Dangles From Balcony At Above & Beyond Show [WATCH]
An fan caused quite a stir at Above & Beyond’s performance at Detroit’s Fillmore Feb. 18 when he dangled from the balcony. The shirtless man held himself from the lighting. Continue reading
Add A Booking Section On Your Music Website
When it comes to landing gigs for you band, it's essential to have a booking section on your website that provides any potentially interested promoter with answers to all their. Continue reading
The Most Important Lesson Learned On Tour
Here a touring artist shares a tale of woe from the road, detailing the financial disaster which can await any band or artist heading out on tour, and just how. Continue reading