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concert ticket resale

Buy Low, Sell High: Perils of Unregulated Concert Ticket Resale

Music manager and ticket reform crusader Randy Nichols dives into how unchecked speculation and ticket “shorting” are turning concerts into commodities. Learn how fans, artists, and culture itself are paying a price for unregulated concert ticket resale.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Advice for Independent Musicians in Uncertain Times

Economic uncertainty can crush unprepared musicians – but it can also be your biggest opportunity. Learn how to protect income, boost visibility, thrive while others pull back and more practical advice for independent musicians in uncertain times.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era. Here’s where it leads

The music and entertainment industries are stuck in a zero-sum battle for time, money, and attention—where one player’s win is another’s loss, says Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA. As competition intensifies and resources shrink the systems holding it all together are starting to crack. Welcome to entertainment’s Mad Max era.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Tickets, PROs, Grants, More

Here’s a look at live music industry news last week from a killed ticketing bill, the EVMC awards, a $1B Live Nation expansion, new Live Music Society grants and much more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Bonnaroo CANCELED • Base For Music + $1.73M • Is Spotify hiding stats? • Trump Cox meddling ‘bewilders’ labels • Jonasa Bros downgrade shows • More

MONDAY 6.16.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 06/16/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week: Grammys, PROs, Ticketing, More

Top music business news last week included new Grammy categories, a critical look at PROs, a $1B Live Nation investment, a NY state ticketing bill and more.

Alana Bonilla on 06/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DIY and Independent Musician News Last Week

Last week in DIY and independent musician news last week range from a DIY social media makeover, to new TikTok artist marketing tools, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 06/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify expands mental health programs

Spotify mental health programs expand Heart & Soul initiatives

Spotify has expanded its Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. First launched in 2018, the Spotify mental health programs now include financial support for non-profits and musicians seeking care as well as expanded access.

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Follow Hypebot to stay connected to the Music Industry

It’s not just what you know, but who you know that matters in music. Stay connected to the new music industry, marketing trends and the live music business, by joining the growing Hypebot community.

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Chartmetric 2024 Report

Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis

Stats tell a story, but it can be a leading one. Now Chartmetric adds context to stats with cross-metric analysis and comparison tools.

Alana Bonilla on 06/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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