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Artists: Just 10 Days Left to Prep Profiles for Bandsintown’s 2025 High Notes

Artists have until November 30, 2025 to finish updating the info on their Bandsintown profiles to be included in the 2025 High Notes recap.

Jeremy Young on 11/20/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026

The Guess Who is finally reuniting for an all-Canadian tour in 2026, but that’s not the only big ticket get-together involving some of our more familiar acts…

Jeremy Young on 11/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: GigSalad gets Cool • Billboard Power Players • More

In the latest live music industry news, Dave Cool has been named VP of Marketing & Business Development at GigSalad. Cool (his real name) spent 14+ years at Bandzoogle, most recently as Chief Relationship Officer. This includes after its 2023 acquisition by DistroKid.

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: UK levy • NIVA Summit • NY Ticket Fees • Bandsintown • Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, support for a levy to support UK grassroots venues is growing. The UK government endorses the plan as do many artists and most of the live music industry. Notably silent is Live Nation.

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Musicians Earn from Ticket Sales: The Economics of Touring

What Musicians Earn from Ticket Sales: The Economics of Touring

It’s no secret that touring artists and live music venues are struggling to turn a profit. With a variety of solutions are being debated, it’s important to understand the economics of touring.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concerts Have Gotten Too Expensive. ‘Give-a-Gig’ Wants to Help

For too many young fans, live music experiences are out of reach. The Push Give-a-Gig campaign wants to make sure they have plenty of accessible, safe, and exciting cultural spaces to occupy (and they need your help).

Jeremy Young on 10/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA State of Live: How US Independent Venues Power Local Economies

Across the United States, independent music venues are doing far more than hosting concerts—they are fueling jobs, tourism, and cultural connection in every community. A new state level reports from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) shows just how vital these spaces are to state and local economies, while also highlighting the challenges threatening their survival.

Bruce Houghton on 10/13/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYC

An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 10/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC calls spec tickets deceptive violation of rules

Attorney Chris Castle has argued that selling ghost or speculative tickets “is like “charging consumers for something that doesn’t exist.” As part of resent junk fees rules. the U.S. FTC calls spec tickets deceptive, a violation of rules. and warns against the practice.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Wild Honey Pie’s Blueprint for Intimate Live Music That Connects

Eric Weiner, founder of The Wild Honey Pie shares how intimate live music connects artists and fans. From the role of nontraditional venues to sustainability and why smaller shows may be the future of live music.

Alana Bonilla on 09/25/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Fans Crave Intimate Live Shows

In a world oversaturated with large-scale productions, intimate concerts are creating meaningful connections and unforgettable moments. Nate Auerbach of Versus Creative and the OFFAIR intimate concert series shares his success with stripped-down intimate live shows and why they strike a deeper chord with fans and artists alike. 

Alana Bonilla on 09/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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