Is COVID killing live music again?
We’ve all heard this song before, but as the COVID variants continue their devastating march across the US, live music – and the venues and artists who depend on it. Continue reading
New York City issues vaccine mandate for all live venues
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio recently issued a mandate state that all entertainment venues will now require attendees to present proof of vaccination. Guest post by Ian Courtney of. Continue reading
Practical strategies for protecting your hearing as a musician
Whether you’re a performing artist, producer, recording engineer, or even an audience member, protecting your hearing is essential. Here, we look at some proactive strategies for how you can minimize. Continue reading
Overthinking the fall concert season (as a music industry professional)
James Shotwell digs into what a fall concert season could look like, as delta varient rages on, and venues, artists, and audience all question what the next few months will. Continue reading
City Winery music venues to require vaccination or test plus masks for all fans, artists, crew
Effective 8/2/21 all indoor guests at the City Winery chain of venues will need to provide proof of vaccination or show a negative Covid test within 72 hours to enter. Continue reading
RETURN TO LIVE: Resources, tools for artists returning to the stage
As venues unlock their doors and tours are once again being booked, we’re offering a list of helpful resources for artists as they gear up for a return to live,. Continue reading
Return to live music stumbles with 3 Michigan deaths, 1000 coronavirus cases linked To Dutch festival
While the industry as a whole has largely been celebrating the return of live music after more than a year and a half, it isn’t all peaches and cream, as. Continue reading
Will live music see a second lockdown as COVID cases grow?
Is live music endanger of another shutdown as new US COVID cases rise from 12,000 – 15,000 per day in mid-June to 61,965 on July 20th? Similar trends hold true. Continue reading
Live Nation CEO says ‘North American concert business is fully re-open’
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino says that the concert business has fully re-opened despite concerns of a COVID resurgence in key states. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino told CNBC that. Continue reading
Guide to finding a booking agent as an independent musician
As an independent artist the idea of booking your own shows in addition to everything else can feel overwhelming – fortunately, there’s someone out there who can take care of. Continue reading
