Have We Reached Peak Festival Attendance? Bonnaroo 2016 Ticket Sales Down 46%
When a touchstone music festival has a 46% attendance drop, does it signal we've reached peak festival attendance? It's too soon to call it a trend, but a signification number. Continue reading
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Slaps Phone From Fan’s Hand At Concert [VIDEO]
Fans engrossed in using their smartphones to share a show present a dilemma for musicians. They want fans to spread the word, but expect them to experience the performance and. Continue reading
Understanding Facebook [Fame House Whitepaper]
In this piece, digital marketing agency Fame House explains how Facebook can be utilized as a marketing tool to gain audience insight and how the data which the ever-adapting social. Continue reading
Minibar Kickdrum: Creating A Personalized Performance Space
Playing at a new venue in an unfamiliar space can easily intensify any nervous feelings you may already be having, but by bringing personalized instruments and other familiar set pieces you. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
Tidal names yet another new CEO, Spotify's top music of 2015 is revealed, and we hear how streaming is creating new type of superfan. All this and more as we. Continue reading
Record Store Day Partners With American Express For Music Filled Small Business Saturday Nov. 28th
Record Store Day continues to extend its reach beyond its signature one day event. This time they've partnered with American Express for special events and sales during Small Business Saturday on November. Continue reading
Nashville Association Of Talent Directors Fetes Music Industry Leaders At Annual Gala
The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) honored several music industry execs during their annual Gala, including including CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Red Light Management's Charlie. Continue reading
Deadline To Apply For Project Music Accelerator’s Next Class Nears
There are many tech accelerators offering help to startups, but none focus on music. Project Music Accelerator at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center is the exception; and the deadline for its next class. Continue reading
Musician Insists Google, Major Labels Pay Him $325 Million For Taking Down Videos That Cost Him $30 To Upload To Vevo
Aspiring recording artist Ronald Satish Emrit, (a.k.a., Satish Dat Beast) recently filed a massive lawsuit against several companies including Google, UMG, and Sony BMG following the removal of eight of his. Continue reading