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How To Get Booked At Music Festivals

Landing your band a gig at a music festival can be one of the most effective ways of getting industry attention, both from fans and tastemakers. It also speaks volumes. Continue reading

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5 Tips To Help DJs Play Your Music

If you're in the business of making music, there's a good chance you have, at one time or another, tried to get your music into the hands of a DJ, but. Continue reading

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U.S. Music Festivals And The 23%: What It Means For Livestreaming

Music festivals in the United States are incredibly popular and impressively well attended, but much of the social media buzz which is generated surrounding these events is created by those. Continue reading

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White House Shares Details of SXSL Festival of Ideas, Art and Action [Full Press Release, Schedule, Email From President Obama]

Last month when the White House announced a SXSW inspired South By South Lawn event in conjunction with the American Film Institute, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/03/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Encourage Live Music Fans To Pay For VIP [INFOGRAPHIC]

One in three music fans has bought VIP ticket, but how can you get them to spend the extra money on your festival or show? That's the question that Eventbrite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Social Media Lessons We Can Learn From Music Festivals

When promoting an upcoming show or event on social media, it can be helpful to take a look at the tactics employed by massively successful festivals like Coachella and Tomorrowland.

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Have We Reached Peak Festival Attendance? Bonnaroo 2016 Ticket Sales Down 46%

When a touchstone music festival has a 46% attendance drop, does it signal we've reached peak festival attendance? It's too soon to call it a trend, but a signification number. Continue reading

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Festicket Raises $6.3M For Festival Travel Booking

UK based startup Festicket has closed $6.3 million in funding to expand its festival experiences and travel booking service.

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2016 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)
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This Week In Music Commentary

There's been plenty to say in the music industry this week, with commentary from Chad Lawson on achieving DIY success, an examination of gender inequality in the industry, and why users of. Continue reading

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A Guide To Indie Sync With VICE Music Supervisor Lindsay-Bae Davis” FREE Webinar For Hypebot Readers

Landing placements in film, tv and commercials are not only important sources of income, but also a valued promotional opportunities. But where do you start?

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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