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Live Music Industry News: OVG, Live Nation, NIVA, SVOG & PROs

Last week in live music industry news Oak View Group agreed to DoJ cooperation, NIVA called for a Live Nation breakup, the concert giant proposed a 20% cap on ticket resales and more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News: SVOG, John Harris, Scalper Financing

In the latest live music news the SBA requests SVOG funds back from select venues, John Harris of XL shares his story, scalper financing revealed and more…

Alana Bonilla on 07/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News Roundup: NIVA, new Maine Ticket Law, Scalpers

This latest live music news roundup includes 2025’s NIVA conference news, a tough new law in Maine, scalper financing and more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How Ticket & Scalper Financing Inflates Prices and Excludes Fans

Chris Castle on how ticket and scalper financing inflates prices and make it harder for real fans to buy. As resellers get millions in credit to hoard tickets, fans are left paying more – or missing out entirely.

Alana Bonilla on 06/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: NIVA, Ticket Resale & More

From the start of NIVA 25, a new ticketing law setting the bar in Maine, to why gatekeeping can be a good thing, here is this week’s live music industry news roundup.

Alana Bonilla on 06/23/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What is Live Music Gatekeeping and why it’s due for a comeback

More artists are turning private channels, tight-knit fan communities and live music gatekeeping to drive lasting success. “Success takes time, and filling a venue is not just about the numbers,” writes MIDiA’s Hanna Kahlert.

Alana Bonilla on 06/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: StubHub, LMS, NIVA, VENU & More

In the latest live music industry news UK fans, venues and artists are gutted (not) over StubHub‘s threat to leave the UK if a proposed price cap on resale tickets. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/17/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Tickets, PROs, Grants, More

Here’s a look at live music industry news last week from a killed ticketing bill, the EVMC awards, a $1B Live Nation expansion, new Live Music Society grants and much more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Mix Live Music: A Guide To Live Sound Engineering

Learn how to mix live music and the essential gear and techniques every live engineer needs to know – straight from live veteran Toby Francis.

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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26 new Live Music Society grants to small venues top $765,000

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.

Bruce Houghton on 06/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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