Live Nation has thrown its weight behind the TICKET Act, a bill that in its current form leading independent live music trade groups say will not fix ticket the current ticket resale system.
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Live music stocks appeared poised to give up some of Wednesday’s gains based on pre-market trading Thursday with all four major live music stocks down.
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Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends all playing a role.
The House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously approved the TICKET Act Tuesday, sending it to the full U.S. House for consideration. But some music industry trade groups say the bill does not go nearly far enough.
On social media, a significant portion of your followers typically don’t see each post, with organic reach averaging around 2% to 6% of total followers. The lesson for musicians? Do not rely on social media to reach fans.
Chris Castle looks at the $1.2 billion in MLC royalty fund investments and as global markets crash asks who bears the risk of this high-stakes strategy.
UPDATE: Monday was a volatile day for the stock market as investors continue to react to concerns surrounding potential tariff escalations. Here’s a look at how key live music stocks fared vs. the overall market as well as during the pre-market Tuesday.
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