State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

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FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next?

As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation.

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Clio Music Award winners music marketing trends

Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More

The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.

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green clauses for live music for sustainability

Musicians support sustainability with LIVE Green Clauses

LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), a coalition of 15 live music organizations, has launched LIVE Green Clauses, a green contractual clause template for artists booking contracts.

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Marketing Music on Instagram just got easier

Marketing music on Instagram just easier thanks to new features from playable track snippets in DMs to scheduled messages and group chat QR codes, these updates are perfect for music marketing.

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Craft vs Character: A Problem The Music Industry Must Fix

Craft vs Character: The music industry is trapped in a system that rewards personality over craft, forcing artists to become content creators first and musicians second, writes Mark Mulligan.

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‘Blowing Up The Compulsory’ License for Songs: Chris Castle

There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle.

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The Art of Vocal Production With Prince Charles Alexander

Lean the art of vocal production as Prince Charles Alexander shares insider secrets on working with legends like Biggie and Beyoncé and shaping the next generation of music producers at Berklee Online. Learn his insights on AI, vocal emotion, and making sure you get credit for your work.

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Songwriter Mechanical Royalties & The Importance of The MLC

Are you getting paid all the songwriter mechanical royalties due you? Learn how The MLC works to ensure proper payments to artists.

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10 Approved Ways to Promote Music on Spotify

Want to get more streams, grow your fanbase and promote music on Spotify? These helpful promotion tips will help you optimize your profile, land on playlists, and turn listeners into loyal fans.

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