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Live Music grosses break records, but many shows are struggling [Pollstar Mid-Year Report]

Live music trade Pollstar’s annual Mid-Year 2024 Report shows a sector with its highest total grosses ever while showing real signs of a slowdown.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify CEO worth $7.2B

Is Spotify’s CEO richer than any musician in history?

There’s a lot more money to be made in streaming music than there is in creating it. Spotify CEO Daniel EK has an estimated net worth of $4.9 billion dollars.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How to nurture Superfans

We’ve all chased that elusive viral moment, but real longevity comes from nurturing your biggest supporters. Here’s how top artists are building long-lasting, direct fan connections.

Alana Bonilla on 06/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Music Organizations Advocating for Social Justice

These leading music organizations are spearheading social justice and creating positive change. Learn how they use music to promote diversity and support marginalized communities.

Alana Bonilla on 06/25/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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A2IM, IMPALA Launch U.S. indie music Carbon Calculator

A2IM and IMPALA, with support from Merlin, have launched a tool to help independent labels measure and reduce their carbon footprints.

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Audius signs licensing deals with ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC

The artist-centric streaming platform Audius has signed licensing agreements with all four U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs): ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Spotify royalties top $60B

New Spotify subscription tiers unintentionally confirm Music’s Value

After raising the price of Premium US subscriptions twice in the last year, Spotify has added new plans with and without audiobooks.

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Grants are available for Musicians and Artists: How to Apply

Funds are limited, but some grants are available for indie artists and musicians. Keep reading to see how you can get your share…

Alana Bonilla on 06/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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First million hacked Ticketmaster user records released for free

Hacker Sp1d3r has made the first 1 million records stolen as part of more than 560 million Ticketmaster user records taken earlier this month by infamous hackers ShinyHunters, available free online.,….

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Becoming an Artist Manager

How much do Music Managers make? A new survey says… not much

It’s not just musicians who are struggling. A new report by the Music Managers Forum breaks down the earnings of artist managers, revealing significant insights into their income and the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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