Live Music Society has announced a new round of grants to 26 small performance venues. Recipients of these Music in Action Live Music Society grants will cumulatively receive $765,500 to support innovative li programming.
The Event and Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) named its 10th EVMC Award Winners 2025 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. The EVMC awards celebrate the best campaigns and accomplishments of venue and event marketing professionals.
This live music news roundup of key stories shaping the sector this week ranges from an interview with Spectacle Live’s Pete Lally, PROs, DIY live music spaces, a free webinar, and more…
In the latest live music news, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has announced Jim James, frontman for My Morning Jacket, and legendary producer Jimmy Jam will keynote NIVA ’25.
Even as streaming dominates music and the music industry, grassroots and DIY live music spaces remain the heart of real music culture. Learn how they build community and launch careers even in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
Last week we’ve shared major stories from the stage and beyond, including a critical look at Live Nation by the Wall Street Journal, why concerts tickets are so pricey, ticket resales, the NIVA conference and more.
While the industry scrambles for hits and music venues struggle, smaller themed parties like bardcore raves and underground music venues are building real communities, one chainmail outfit at a time.
This latest live music news roundup includes musicians touring less, a revealing NITO resale study, the UK’s solution to struggling indie music venues, and much more…
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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