A Handstamp interview with Yasi Salek.

Yasi Salek on Live Music’s Pains & Pleasures: Handstamp Interview

An interview with Yasi Salek of the Bandsplain podcast, on the Weenie roast, pickle patches, cover bands, Prince, and live music experiences galore.

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LIVE TRUST MUSIC FESTIVALS Mixed 2025 for Live Music

Bold Music Festival Curation: Beyond Big-Name Acts

Some festival lineups are starting to look the same and fans are noticing. As ticket prices climb, bold music festival curation, not just big names, may be the best way to stand out and keep crowds coming back year after year.

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Independent Artists can apply to play these Festivals around the world

With music festival booking season in full swing, this Hypebot Flashback Friday post revisits a list of worldwide music festivals that offer opportunities to independent artists, complete with links to apply…..

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Music festival ticket prices are soaring, two new analyses confirm

Going to a festival has always been expensive. But if you’ve been feeling that things have gotten worse as the pandemic winds down and live music ramps up, there are. Continue reading

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How to be prepared for opportunities that come your way at SXSW and other music conferences

The world is reopening, and artists everywhere are fighting for opportunities, but those without a plan are still destined to fail. It all starts with SXSW next week. (Will we. Continue reading

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Coalition of Festivals launches to promote an equitable and sustainable music festival industry

A new US-based Coalition of Festivals has formed to promote a more equitable, diverse, and sustainable music festival industry. At launch, an impressive list of festivals have signed on the. Continue reading

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Coachella, Stagecoach Canceled Until 2022

Coachella is moving from October 2021 to April 2022, according to multiple reports. Its companion country music Stagecoach festival is expected to move as well. Promoters Goldenvoice and AEG Presents. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Take Advantage Of A Festival (Without Actually Playing At One)

Festival season has officially kicked off and while, as an up and coming band, it may be frustrating that you're not able able to play the festival circuit quite yet,. Continue reading

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How Are Music Festivals Becoming More Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable?

The onset of summer means it's festival season once again – time for rocking out to your favorite artists and spreading good vibes all around. Unfortunately, good vibes won't be. Continue reading

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Tinder Adds ‘Festival Mode’ To Enable Music Fest Hookups

Hookup app Tinder has added “Festival Mode” which effectively connects users at music festivals who are looking to 'connect.' The new feature allows users to add badges to their  profile. Continue reading

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Survey Affirms Pervasive Sexual Harassment And Assault At Music Festivals

43% of all women under 40 have experienced unwanted sexual behavior at a UK music festival, according to a new survey by the Press Association. Anecdotal evidence puts the figure. Continue reading

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