Live Nation To Buy U2, Madonna Management Companies For $30 Million
Live Nation will purchase two major management companies that it already has close ties with, according to reports. The concert giant will pay more than $30 million for Principle Management, run. Continue reading
Music Managers Plan Rallies To Support Talent Agencies Act Lawsuit
The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) has scheduled rallies in both New York and Los Angeles in support of their federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the California Talent. Continue reading
SFX Entertainment [SFXE] Acquires 100% Of Electric Zoo, Made Event
Robert Sillerman's SFX Entertainment has acquired Made Event, the production company behind the EDM-oriented Electric Zoo Festival. SFX purchased all of Made Event after previously agreeing to pick up 70%. Continue reading
Arcade Fire Rewards Superfans With Secret Show Ticket Lottery
By Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm. One of the worst-kept secrets among Arcade Fire fans this week is that the band is playing some crazy-sounding secret shows in at the. Continue reading
So, That’s Where The Money Goes: Warner Music’s New $16M Per Year NYC Office
Major record labels have long claimed that they need to take huge profits from hit records to make up for their many misses. But its the excesses, particularly in this. Continue reading
Turntable.fm Fights For Survival with Turntable Live Performances
Apparently Turntable.fm is now focusing on their live shows with the creation of a video studio and performances that go beyond dj playlists. As Turntable.fm has faded, live events have. Continue reading
New Music Hack Days Announced For Chicago, New York and Bologna
The Music Hack Day tradition is spreading with three new events just announced in Chicago, New York City and Bologna. Expect more Fall and Winter Music Hack Days, including London. Continue reading
Magic + Generosity = The Fan Crush
A Riff On Seth Godin: I've had more aha moments with Seth Godin than anyone else, hands down. The latest while reading his post on how brands create fans.. Continue reading
Indie Rapper Meets and Greets Fans At DIY Sidewalk Pop-Up Shop
Ka, a former member of Natural Elements, recently released "The Night's Gambit." While NPR gave everyone with web access a listen, on release day Ka gave New York fans a. Continue reading
