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Eventbrite Sold for $500M as Bending Spoons Takes Over Troubled Ticketing Platform

Eventbrite Sold for $500M as Bending Spoons Takes Over Troubled Ticketing Platform

Eventbrite – once one of Silicon Valley’s most promising consumer tech platforms – is being acquired by Italy’s Bending Spoons in a deal valued at roughly $500 million. The move marks a dramatic turning point for the ticketing company, which went public in 2018 at a valuation near $1.8 billion.

Bruce Houghton on 12/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Wrapped 2025

2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians and Songwriters: What’s New

Fans worldwide are reliving their 2025 listening journey with the just released Spotify Wrapped. But the streamer also expanded it in ways that benefit artists, songwriters and creators at all stages of their careers. Learn how to make the most of 2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians.

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Crowdfunding Your Music Project Is Different in 2025

Crowdfunding has changed a lot. What options are left for artists looking to fund their projects in 2025? Read on.

Jeremy Young on 12/03/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 12/03/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Writing an Artist Bio

Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio

Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK.

Jeremy Young on 12/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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#The100DayProject For Musicians

#The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026

For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective – and affordable – career and creative accelerator available.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: WMG + Suno • Spotify prices • iHeart on AI • Rick Beato • More

Episode 278 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend

Oliva Dean wins Ticketmaster battle, Spotify Wrapped nears, a new TikTok deadline and much more. Always find the latest Music Business News under the BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Enjoy Hypebot’s Thanksgiving Playlist 2025

At a time when discussing politics, morality, lifestyle and just about anything else around the Thanksgiving table is fraught with danger, music remains a relatively safe topic. In that spirit, we bring you our Thanksgiving Playlist 2025 Edition.

Bruce Houghton on 11/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown

Why Every Musician Should Use Bandsintown: Top Reasons It’s Become an Essential Touring Tool

In today’s competitive touring market, musicians need more than great songs and a van to succeed. They need smart tools that help them reach fans, sell more tickets, and make better touring decisions. Learn why every musician should use Bandsintown and how the leading live-music discovery platform has become an essential free hub for artists at every level.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When Artists Release a New Album and Your Reaction Is ‘WHY?!’

Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are experienced music marketers, but like you, they are also music fans. So sometimes when an artist they love has a new release, they get frustrated by what they are and are not doing to promote it.

Bruce Houghton on 11/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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