Live Nation CEO says ‘North American concert business is fully re-open’
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino says that the concert business has fully re-opened despite concerns of a COVID resurgence in key states. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino told CNBC that. Continue reading
What was the mood as the music industry gathered for Pollstar Live?
The recent Pollstar Live conference was the first gathering of the live music tribe since the pandemic effectively shout it down for 15 months. Guest post by David Benjamin De Cristofaro. Continue reading
3 live show formats likely to come back first after the pandemic
Although live music is slowly returning, packed arenas and festivals may still be a ways off. Here, we explore the three types of live music most likely to return first. Continue reading
AEG’s Dan Beckerman weighs in on concert industry recovery on CNBC [Video]
CEO of AEG appeared on CNBC recently, sharing what came off as a fairly optimistic assessment of where how the live music sector is looking as we continue to recover. Continue reading
3 home performance opportunities to explore
Despite positive projections, live performances won’t be returning to normal for a while yet. In the meantime, here are a few safe alternatives to help scratch that live music itch.. Continue reading
Look at Live Nation’s optimistic view of the return of live music
Perhaps it’s bravado designed to push up it’s stock price or perhaps they know something the rest of us don’t, but Live Nation is pushing an optimistic view of how. Continue reading
5 Differences Between In-Person, Digital Concerts
While they certainly can’t replace in-person shows, digital concerts appear to be hear to stay, and as a performer, it’s importance to understand the difference between a show that’s live,. Continue reading
COVID-19 Update: When Is Live Music Returning?
Now approaching a year of across the board live music cancellations, some recent updates present a glimmer of hope for the return of concerts in 2021. Guest post by James. Continue reading
Why Live Streamed Concerts Are Here To Stay
Although both artists and fans are eager to get back to in-person concerts, the massive boom in livestreamed concerts since the pandemic began will continue long after venues reopen. Guest. Continue reading
BTS, Fortnite, And The Future Of Live Music
In Part 2 of this conversation with the Moscow-based K-Pop promoter, Sophie Chivanova chat with Chartmetric about BTS, Fortnite, and what the future of concerts and “live” music might look. Continue reading
