Booking an independent venue is getting harder thanks to more competition and rising costs. Today, Tuesday June 10 at 1PM ET, the Live Music Society will host a free a Booking A Small Venue webinar.
The Event and Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) named its 10th EVMC Award Winners 2025 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. The EVMC awards celebrate the best campaigns and accomplishments of venue and event marketing professionals.
This live music news roundup of key stories shaping the sector this week ranges from an interview with Spectacle Live’s Pete Lally, PROs, DIY live music spaces, a free webinar, and more…
Here’s a look at what’s buzzing in music business news last week from a new Leadership Music class, to why songs are burning out faster, how P-pop groups like BINI and SB19 are making waves worldwide, and more…
Here’s a must-read collection of independent musician news, featuring TikTok’s new artist tools, a simple guide to music copyrights and royalties, and much more…
In the latest live music news, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has announced Jim James, frontman for My Morning Jacket, and legendary producer Jimmy Jam will keynote NIVA ’25.
In a digital-first industry, physical music sales and merch offer something streaming never can: a real, lasting connection with fans. Learn how to turn every sale into a meaningful moment that builds loyalty, buzz, and a fanbase that sticks around.
Even as streaming dominates music and the music industry, grassroots and DIY live music spaces remain the heart of real music culture. Learn how they build community and launch careers even in an increasingly algorithm-driven world.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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