Want to grow your fanbase and make more money from music? Email Marketing for Musicians breaks down how email connects with fans and boosts income, without getting spammy.
Successfully booking a small venue is getting more difficult whether it’s in a competitive or a tertiary market. A free Live Music Society webinar will offer tools and strategies to find, negotiate and produce more successful shows.
MIDiA’s Olivia Jones writes about how the Tencent Music SVIP tier is setting a new standard with features and strategies that deliver faster, measurable results. Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other western streaming platforms need to take note.
As record labels push to monetize fandom yet again, the are reviving an old playbook. But will today’s artists play along? The recorded industry’s future may hinge on expanded rights deals and there ability to finally deliver on their promise, writes Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA Research
Last week we’ve shared major stories from the stage and beyond, including a critical look at Live Nation by the Wall Street Journal, why concerts tickets are so pricey, ticket resales, the NIVA conference and more.
Here’s a roundup of the key music business news last week with highlights including Live Nation, the NIVA Conference, Quebec’s battle with Spotify and more.
Why are concert tickets so expensive? This analysis breaks down what’s behind rising prices – from rising expenses to high demand, ticket fees and even streaming.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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