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Bandsintown

Why Every Musician Should Use Bandsintown: Top Reasons It’s Become an Essential Touring Tool

In today’s competitive touring market, musicians need more than great songs and a van to succeed. They need smart tools that help them reach fans, sell more tickets, and make better touring decisions. Learn why every musician should use Bandsintown and how the leading live-music discovery platform has become an essential free hub for artists at every level.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When Artists Release a New Album and Your Reaction Is ‘WHY?!’

Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are experienced music marketers, but like you, they are also music fans. So sometimes when an artist they love has a new release, they get frustrated by what they are and are not doing to promote it.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top new Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week included major upgrades on tools for Artists from Bandsintown, SoundCloud and DistroKid, Indivisible calling for a Spotify boycott, a free Ticket Data tool, AI music updates and more.

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace

Bandsintown expands mission to empower Artists with Marketplace

Live music discovery leader Bandsintown continues to expand on its mission to empower artists at all stages of their careers with the launch of the Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace. This first-of-its-kind ecosystem offers independent musicians tools to connect with fans and – unlike most “For Artists” platforms – control their relationship with them.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Vibrant live music performance featuring a female singer with short pink hair, wearing a "BILLA BONG" tank top, accompanied by a drummer and guitarist in a brick-walled venue under colorful stage lights.

How to Use Small Shows to Create Big Content

How early artists can make every show count for twice the amount.

Jeremy Young on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Turning Tables: What Musicians & Venue Staff Can Learn from the Art of Service

Learn how Bruce C. Bryan’s new book Turning Tables connects the lessons of great service with success in live music. From teamwork to timing, find out how the restaurant floor and the concert stage have more in common than you think.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Find Fans on Social Media and share Marketing Assets with Venues Fans

How To Cut Through The Noise and Find Fans on Social Media

Based on work at BBC Radio and the successes of rising artists, music marketer Ed Watson offers four non-negotiables artists need think about when building their social media campaign. Learn how cut through the noise and find fans on social media.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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‘Load-In’ – Excerpt From Damon Krukowski’s ‘Why Sound Matters’

Damon Krukowski’s new book Why Sound Matters is out now via Yale University Press. The book begins with this extended passage, shared originally on his Substack, Dada Drummer Almanach.

Jeremy Young on 10/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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music business news and live music industry updates

MUSIC BUSINES NEWS & LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY UPDATES

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MMF-US LA Summit

MMF-US LA Summit 2025: A Must-Attend Event for Artists, Managers and Music Professionals

The Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US) LA Summit is back, bringing together artist managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals for a day of keynotes, panels, presentations, and networking. If you’re looking to connect with leaders shaping the future of music, this event is not to be missed.

Bruce Houghton on 10/23/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Find Fans on Social Media and share Marketing Assets with Venues Fans

Best Practices To Share Marketing Assets with Venues and Fans

Promoting a show doesn’t stop with posting on social media. The way you share your marketing assets with venues and fans can make all the difference in turnout, engagement, and long-term relationships.

Bruce Houghton on 10/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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