Live Nation leaves vaccine mandates to artists as Limp Bizkit, Counting Crows join COVID concert cancellation cavalcade
UPDATED: Live Nation is giving artists the option of requiring fans to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter shows. “We know people are eager to. Continue reading
More venues are adding vaccine, mask mandates. Will they hurt or help the return of live music?
New rules demanding proof of vaccination, a recent negative COVID test, and masking before entering a club or concert have been growing exponentially in recent days. While clearly needed to. Continue reading
Florida concert tickets are $18 if you are vaccinated, $999.99 if you’re not
Tickets for a June 26th St Petersburg, Florida show with Teenage Bottlerocket, MakeWar and Rutterkin come with an unusual caveat. “Discounted” tickets are available for $18 in advance, $20 day. Continue reading
Get A Room! Hotels Offer Exclusive Streaming Concerts
Would you rent a hotel room just so you could watch a concert on TV? The Ottawa Department of Tourism thinks so. The Ottawa Tourism and RBC Bluesfest are partnering for. Continue reading
How The COVID Relief Bill Will Help Musicians, Venues & More
UPDATED: It’s official. The $900 billion COVID 19 Relief bill which overwhelmingly passed the US Congress on Monday night was finally signed into law by President Trump on Sunday night.. Continue reading
Participate In Study Of Impact Of COVID-19 On Music, Entertainment Industries
Veteran booking agent John Pantle is studying the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the live music industry, including the mental health and well-being of industry professionals. Pantle, who until. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Plans Digital ‘Health Pass’ To Admit Fans To 2021 Shows
Ticketmaster is planning to require that fans show a digital “Health Pass” before they are admitted to shows in the summer of 2021. There is no word yet if Live. Continue reading
2020: State Of The Music Industry
While 2020 has been a… challenging year for the music business, certain aspects of the industry have found a way to endure and, in some cases, even grow. Guest post. Continue reading
Performing Live Music At The Polls
Across the country, indie musicians from all walks of the industry are performing live at the polls while the masses wait in line to vote. Here, we look at some. Continue reading
Artist’s Guide To Preparing For Winter Isolation
While summer has provided many in the US with a little bit of breathing room (literally), the coming season, and a lack of any guaranteed vaccine, mean bands and artists. Continue reading
Are Radio Broadcasters Facing A “Hardware Challenge…Or A Digital Opportunity?
In this piece, Fred Jacobs looks at the negative impact the pandemic has had on traditional AM/FM broadcast radio listenership, and how broadcasters might be able to turn this struggle. Continue reading
