DIY Booking Apps Pare and Special Guest Merge
North American D.I.Y. booking apps Pare Booking and special Special Guest have merged. The two will also combine the venues they are working with and add more in the coming. Continue reading
Vevo Revenue, Video Views Both Up 50% As It Nears Profitability
Revenue at music video site Vevo was up 30% in 2017 from $500 million to $650 million, as it broke even for the first time in its eight years in. Continue reading
Why Your Band Must Have A Practice Schedule
While much is made of inspiration and a passion for music, a more pragmatic approach is essential when it comes to improving your performance, and setting and sticking to a. Continue reading
Disney, Netflix, And The Squeezed Middle: The True Story Behind Net Neutrality
In this article Mark Mulligan explores how the recent overturning of net neutrality comes as the inevitable result of a gradual but pervasive shift in value from a focus on. Continue reading
Creditors Demand Bankruptcy For Robert F.X. Sillerman
Robert F.X. Sillerman, the founder of what was once SFX Entertainment, is being petitioned to declare bankruptcy by two Chicago-based promoters. Jeffery Callahan and Lucas King of React Presents and. Continue reading
Facebook, YouTube Music Deals and Other Music Business Stories You Missed Over The Holiday Break
The news never stops, even for the holidays. On the contrary, dealmaking often accelerates as companies rush to complete acquisitions and mergers, or just hope to end the year on. Continue reading
Let’s Hope 2018 Brings Us Global Copyright Regulations
Despite being part of the European Union, complete with all its rules and regulations, some European countries seem to be considered to be second-grade, at least from the point of. Continue reading
10 Most Read Posts Of 2017 On Hypebot
From Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to Spotify and Facebook, here are the 10 most read stories on Hypebot last year. We've taken the liberty of eliminating a few pieces. Continue reading
Developing A Gig Reminder Email Strategy
For anyone involved with putting on a show – be it artist, promoter, or label – notifying a fanbase that the show is actually happening is essential, and one email. Continue reading
