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Two Music Industry Grants worth applying for now!

Two very different grants from music non-profits – Salt Lick Incubator and Family Alliance in Music – support musicians and music professionals.

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Live Music Industry News: Bocelli, NIVA, EVA and More

In the latest live music industry news, Andrea Bocelli has signed an exclusive 5 year agreement for his live performances with AEG, in collaboration with his management team and WME.

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G Herbo: No Spotify, just 13M direct to fan streams via MySeat

Indie rapper G Herbo is bypassing streaming-first releases to bring his music directly to fans with impressive results.

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Importance Of Going Global: Rethinking Artist Development

Breaking an artist isn’t just about going viral, it’s about building real fans across the globe. With fewer resources and more challenges than ever, it is essential that we begin rethinking artist development, writes Will Shanahan.

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Music Marketing Awards Highlight Creative Innovation

Creative marketing is a key part of music industry success, and five music marketing awards now recognize the teams behind standout campaigns. These honors highlight innovation across advertising, digital media, sync, fan engagement and more.

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SZA, Doechi and the Era of Honest Women in Hip-Hop

In 2025, authenticity is driving success. From Doechii’s Grammy win to the rise of honest rappers like SZA, Gen-Z’s demand for storytelling is reshaping popular music and ushering in the. Continue reading

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Vivid Seats slumps • Create buys Monstercat • Utoniq adds $3.5M • AEG inks Bocelli • Ikea dumps Sonos • new BMI Composer • More

Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above

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Shannon Wiles of Le Poisson Rouge: new In The Trenches series

Shannon Wiles of Le Poisson Rouge wakes up every morning thinking about how to sell more tickets to the eclectic shows at this legendary New York City club.

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Relearning Why We Buy Music

We need to relearn why we buy music. We’ll spend hundreds of dollars going to a concert, but balk at a few dollars to own our favorite song or album.Streaming made music accessible, but it’s also made us forget that it has value. If we don’t relearn how to buy music, we risk losing the culture we claim to love.

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Why Superfans Matter: Recognize and Treat Them with Respect

Superfans are much more than latest industry fad. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert dig into why Superfans matter. On the latest Music Biz Weekly Podcast, learn the importance viewing then as much more than just another transaction.

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