How writers, photographers should deal with the return of live music
Live music has returned, and while it’s certainly exciting news for fans and artists, journalists and photographers – for whom these live events are their bread and butter – are. Continue reading
3 tips for easing back into DIY touring post-pandemic
If you’re a DIY artist responsible for setting up your own tours, your job has become a lot harder. Even with the crisis seemingly waning, life on the road post-pandemic. Continue reading
3 live show formats likely to come back first after the pandemic
Although live music is slowly returning, packed arenas and festivals may still be a ways off. Here, we explore the three types of live music most likely to return first. Continue reading
AEG’s Dan Beckerman weighs in on concert industry recovery on CNBC [Video]
CEO of AEG appeared on CNBC recently, sharing what came off as a fairly optimistic assessment of where how the live music sector is looking as we continue to recover. Continue reading
In-ear monitors: What they are, why singers wear them
If you’re a regular show-goer (in normal times) you’ve likely seen artists wearing hearing aid/earbud shaped in ear monitors while performing. Here we dig into what their benefits are, and. Continue reading
NIVA, NITO Share Free Reopening Checklist For Live Entertainment Industry
With COVID cases falling and vaccinations increasing, the excitement continues to grow for the return of live music. In an effort to facilitate this safely, a coalition of lice music. Continue reading
Independent Venue Preservation Initiative launches crowdfunding campaign to support music venues
The Independent Venue Preservation Initiative recently unveiled it’s new Subscribe to Live program, a micro-donation funded initiative aimed at supporting indie music venues in the bay area. Guest post from. Continue reading
Profile in selfishness: Ted Nugent performed a live concert despite suffering ‘flu symptoms’ just days before COVID-19 diagnosis
Controversial legacy rocker Ted Nugent made waves yet again after revealing that he had been experiencing flu-like symptoms while performing inside a busy Florida supermarket, only to test positive for. Continue reading
SBA announces it will open #SaveOurStages grant applications on April 8
For those venues on tenterhooks about the future of their survival in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will hopefully be some relief, as the Small Business Administration. Continue reading
Streaming won’t make up for the revenue lost by the lack of live gigs.
Although the COVID pandemic and the resulting change in consumer’s habits has driven streaming growth through the roof, any bump in artist income pales in comparison to the catastrophic loss. Continue reading
