Ed Sheeran Tops Pollstar 2018 Global Touring Chart, Taylor Swift Dominates US
Tour trade publication Pollstar tracked more than 44,000 live concerts in 2018 logging in a record-setting $10.4 billion total gross and 152.1 million tickets sold. Ed Sheeran topped the year. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we're sharing helpful tips for the independent, do-it-yourself artist on how they can promote their music on digital platforms more effectively, what makes for smart touring route, how. Continue reading
Artist Growth CEO Matt Urmy Discusses Company’s Rapid Ascension [INTERVIEW]
The cloud-based management system Artist Growth has seen massive growth over the past eighteen months, bringing in multiple billions in revenue. Here the company's founder and, until recently, CEO Matt. Continue reading
How To Plan A Righteous Tour Route: 3 Quick Tips
While touring can be a fun and rewarding adventure for a lot of bands, a lot them struggle with knowing where to go, and going where it counts, rather than. Continue reading
Artist Growth’s Matt Urmy On Touring App’s Rapid Adoption
Artist management platform Artist Growth has seen an impressive 18 months. This cloud-based system which provides artists and managers with tools to organize touring, finances, merch and data reporting, now tracks. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Our tips and advice for the independent do-it-yourself musicians out there this week offer guidance on how to budget for the cost of touring in 2018, the five things you. Continue reading
How Much Does It Cost To Tour In 2018?
It has been commonly acknowledge that touring is now how artists are making their money in today's music business, but hitting on the road brings with it a host of. Continue reading
IEBA Names Nominees For 2018 Touring Industry Awards
The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) has announced the nominees for its 2018 Industry Awards. Winners will be announced during IEBA’s 48th Annual Conference in Nashville September 30 to Oct. Continue reading
11 Things To Keep In Mind When Calculating A Tour Budget
Unless your touring at the top tier, going on the road means incurring countless expenses, and just hoping you'll make enough to break even. Here we look at eleven things. Continue reading
Why Every Indie Needs A Ninja Road Manager
The role of tour manager requires an entirely different but equally important skillset from most other industry roles. Here we hear from David Burton, an incredibly seasoned veteran of the. Continue reading
