Volume announced that it live streamed 2000 shows in 2025 and has added LA's legendary Troubadour to its growing network of camera equipped venues.
On average 50 shows per week are going live, produced and directed for Volume.com's venue partners which also in include 3rd & Lindsley and the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
• A novel bill before the Tennessee legislature to support independent live music is gaining support. SB2456/HB2135 would create a dedicated funding source for the Tennessee Live Music Fund by enacting a 5% surcharge on the secondary ticketing market.
• The leadership at booking agency Madison House is joining forces with Dynamic Talent International (DTI).
The deal shifts more than 100 clients from the Madison House roster to DTI, including Men at Work, Sixpence None the Richer, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Steve Poltz.
As part of the move, Madison House's Adam Bauer and Jennaya Ramirez join DTI as partners. No word yet if all of Madison House's other agents will also make the move.
The unified company will operate as Dynamic Talent International with a combined roster of more than 600.
• The new Live Summit Middle East is being curated by live industry trades International Live Music Conference (ILMC) and Pollstar, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and produced by Ethara.
The event will take place at the Hilton Abu Dhabi on Dec. 7-8, 2026.
• Last week’s Live Music Society Music in Action Summit provided a much needed space for small venue leaders to gather, share insights, and chart a path forward. Check out Hypebot's full coverage here.