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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News last week included a Musician’s Guide to Spotify Wrapped, two pieces on live show marketing, the Supreme Court saying no to Live Nation and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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StubHub ticket resale IPO

Is StubHub doing all it can to police 10% Maine ticket resale cap?

The new Maine concert ticket law is the toughest in America. Enforcing the landmark law will test its effectiveness. But leading ticket resale platform StubHub is not going out of their way to ensure compliance.

Bruce Houghton on 10/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Drom NYC Bahar Tas venue marketing

In The Trenches with Bahar Tas of world music venue Drom NYC

An experienced marketer, Bhar Tas began working at the Drom NYC as a volunteer. For the last 18 months she’s served as the Marketing Manager at this seminal New York world music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 10/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Supreme Court Live Nation

Supreme Court snubs Live Nation as multiple cases move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court has has refused to review whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s arbitration plan to deal with customer complaints is protected by federal law. The defeat comes as multiple important federal cases against the concert giant move forward.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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EARLY Showcase Rostr Bandsintown

Artists announced for ROSTR & Bandsintown EARLY showcase

ROSTR x Bandsintown’s new live showcase EARLY debuts on October 16, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Jeremy Young on 10/07/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC Ticketmaster Live Nation scalpers BOTS spec tickets

FTC calls spec tickets deceptive violation of rules

Attorney Chris Castle has argued that selling ghost or speculative tickets “is like “charging consumers for something that doesn’t exist.” As part of resent junk fees rules. the U.S. FTC calls spec tickets deceptive, a violation of rules. and warns against the practice.

Bruce Houghton on 10/07/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Bands and Music Venues Can Market Live Shows Like the Pros

Even the best live performances can fall flat if nobody knows they’re happening. Whether you’re a band gearing up for a new release or a venue building your calendar, effective marketing is what turns a good show into a packed house. Learn how bands and music venues can market shows like the pros.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Street musician playing acoustic guitar on urban sidewalk, open guitar case for tips, casual outdoor scene, capturing street performance, busking, live music, and busker artistry.

Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Tired of grinding nonstop just to keep your music career afloat? Learn how to scale your business, grow your fanbase, and protect your creativity with systems, strategy, and sanity with this Musician’s Guide To Sustainable Growth.

Alana Bonilla on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify, AI Artists, Ticket Prices

Episode 270 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot named to Best Music Blogs 2025 by Audiohype

Audiohype has named Hypebot to its Best Music Blogs 2025 list in the Music Industry category alongside the likes of Music Business Worldwide.

Bruce Houghton on 10/06/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hypebot music business news today

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 10/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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