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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…
Rising costs, low ticket sales, increased competition and strict visa rules are reshaping the touring landscape for artists worldwide. Not all the available data is clear yet, but from major acts to emerging talent, more and more musicians are rethinking touring.
In the latest live music industry news, private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Rock-It Cargo and its parent Global Critical Logistics. The company provides logistics services to concert tours, sports and other high-profile events.
A new study analyzed concert and album reviews from both fans and critics to find the best artists to see live in 2025. While the methodology might not be the most rigorous scientifically, the results are still quite interesting.
The May Top Tours Top Chart powered by Bandsintown is out. Katy Perry and Bruno Mars lead the May chart with debuts from R3HAB, DAYA and Richie Hawtin.
The extreme weather and Climate Change impact on festivals an live music is real. Fan hesitation is causing some to delay buying tickets as others choose to attend few outdoor shows overall.
Shannon Wiles of Le Poisson Rouge wakes up every morning thinking about how to sell more tickets to the eclectic shows at this legendary New York City club.
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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