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Lyte bankruptcy

The Lyte Bankruptcy and What It Reveals About the Ticketing Industry

The Lyte bankruptcy highlights the growing challenges in the ticketing industry, where margins are shrinking, partnerships are strained, and strong technology is crucial. Learn how these shifts are reshaping the market and what they mean for the future of ticketing.

Alana Bonilla on 10/15/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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3 Reasons Artists should still do Virtual Concerts

Check out why, even post-lockdown, artists should still do virtual concerts. Discover the benefits and challenges, how they offer a new way connect with fans worldwide, and their impact on the future of live performances.

Alana Bonilla on 09/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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New NITO Board: A Strong Voice for Independent Live Music

NITO has a new Board Of Directors. Each year an election is held for a two-year term for 50% of the seats on the The National Independent Talent Organization Board.

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Society small venue grants

Live Music Society adds $710,000 in grants to 24 small US music venues

The nonprofit Live Music Society has awarded $710,000 in much-needed Music Action Grants to 24 small independent U.S. music venues…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/15/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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American Music Tourism Act aims to help struggling venues and musicians

If you get past the top 5%, dominated by Live Nation and AEG, live music tours and venues in the US are treading water and, in many cases, struggling to survive. The bi-partisan American Music Tourism Act hopes to harness music tourism to change that…..

Bruce Houghton on 05/01/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Independent Live Music community to gather in New Orleans for NIVA ’24

Hundreds of independent live music venues, promoters, festivals, and agents will gather in New Orleans from June 3 to 5 for NIVA ’24, the third annual convention of NIVA (The National Independent Venue Association), with programming at iconic independent venues Generations Hall, Tipitina’s, Republic NOLA, and dba…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation faces DoJ antitrust suit as indie festivals, venues struggle

A U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation ( (LYV.N) and its Ticketmaster subsidy is just weeks away, sources tell the Wall Street Journal…..

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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US independent music venues are in crisis, and the UK has a solution

Concert attendance grew 20% last year, and if you read the headlines, the entire US and global live music business is booming. Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, and more are breaking revenue and ticket sales records.

But beneath the surface, a storm is brewing……

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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A talk with Disco Donnie Estopinal, CEO of Disco Presents [Larry LeBlanc]

CEO of mega-concert promoter Disco Presents, Disco Donnie, discusses his journey that has led to his company’s 30th anniversary this year…..

Alana Bonilla on 02/28/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Society offers more grants for small music venues

Live Music Society, a non-profit organization that has supported small venues and listening rooms across the U.S. since 2020, announced that applications are open for its second annual Music In. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/16/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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