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Live Music Industry News: Fans ♥ Live, Shrinking Tours & More

This roundup of the latest live music industry news covers topics from a consumer survey on live shows, to UK grassroots dwindling, and more…

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Top Tours Chart powered by Bandsintown

Hypebot now publishes an exclusive Top Tours Chart of the most popular tours and tour announcements powered by Bandsintown. The Top Tours Chart is based on data from 95 million registered music fans and across its growing tour date distribution network that includes Spotify, Google, Apple, Shazam and more.

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Bringing International DJs to US: Key Visa Considerations

Bringing international DJs and other performers to US venues and festivals can supercharge events. But particularly in the current political climate missteps in the visa process can lead to costly cancellations and legal trouble. This timely guide from Pablo G. Velez, Esq. outlines key immigration requirements and offers expert tips.

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Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

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5 Surprising and Sustainable Earth Friendly Music Venues

Celebrate Earth Month with Sofar’s look at sustainable earth friendly music venues ranging from local backyards and a hydroponic farm in Brooklyn to an ancient temple in Japan. Learn how unforgettable performances in eco-conscious spaces are redefining what it means to enjoy live music without harming Mother Earth.

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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Caps, Costs Awards & More

This week’s roundup of live music industry news covers topics from ticket resale caps, the financial realities for touring artists, to the recent executive order on ticketing, and more…

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Pollstar Live Music Industry Awards 2025: Full Winners List

Pollstar unveiled its Pollstar Awards 2025 winners on Wednesday night during the live music industry trade’s annual Pollstar Live! conference.

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Support for a 10% cap on ticket resales grows in UK and US

Once almost unthinkable, a 10% cap on ticket resales is inching closer to reality in the UK and the US.

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LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS: Pollstar Live! • StubHub delays IPO • Fests ♥ Surge • More

In the latest live music industry news, Pollstar Live! is underway thru Thursday in LA. The gathering of live entertainment professionals is the flagship event for industry trade Pollstar.

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CashorTrade leads face value ticket resale revolution

While Trump and Congress are promising to end predatory concert ticketing, scrappy startup CashorTrade is already winning the war for the artists, promoters and 400,000 fans that use its platform for face value ticket resale.

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