Tim Westergren’s Sessions shuts down abruptly, goes silent as artists demand payment
Music live-streaming platform Sessions shut down on December 19th, apparently without warning creators or fans, some of whom claim they are owed money. Sessions launched early in the pandemic in. Continue reading
A guide to promoting music on Twitch
Learn how to share and promote your music on the easy-to-use live streaming platform, Twitch. from copyright streaming royalty collection service Bridger When it was created in 2011, the live. Continue reading
SoundExchange, Music Biz kick offer free online series with ‘The Future of Live Events’
SoundExchange and the Music Business Association (Music Biz) have partnered for a free four-part virtual event series centered on the evolving impact of technology on the music industry. Over the. Continue reading
Mandolin acquires NoonChorus as music livestream consolidation continues
Mandolin has acquired competing live music streaming platform NoonChorus in what is likely to be one of many similar deals to follow in the coming months. Details of the Mandolin. Continue reading
Twitch finally gets around to notifying banned streamers of why they were banned
In an effort to claw its way back from a parade of content moderation gaffs, live streaming giant Twitch will now be doing its banned users the courtesy of actually. Continue reading
VNUE to acquire live streamer StageIt
Music technology company VNUE has announced that it will acquire DIY ticketed music live stream platform StageIt, adding a projected $9M to its yearly revenue. VNUE’s portfolio includes set.fm and. Continue reading
Booking shows, safety, and live streaming as live music makes its comeback
With restrictions beginning to ease, a bloodied live music industry is starting to get back on its feet. That said, a lot has changed permanently in the last year. Guest. Continue reading
Why can’t livestream concerts be as exciting as the Superbowl?
“The return of live music is just the beginning for remote gig watching – not the end,” writes Alex Brims of Lickd who says their long-term success depends on major. Continue reading
5 Things To Consider When Planning A Live Stream Concert
While certainly not as favored as in-person shows, live-streaming concerts has given bands and artists a level of autonomy and control not often afforded on an actual stage. In this. Continue reading
3 benefits live streaming offers new artists
While fans and artists alike are eager to get back to in-person live music events, the compulsory boom in living streaming has provided a number of advantages to new, up-and-coming. Continue reading
