Australian indie band Lime Cordiale is launching a festival to address the environmental impact of touring and the live music industry. Here’s why this matters.
Hermes of the Sound + Creativity Substack shares his mathematical approach to creativity and productivity, a replicable formula for any creative looking to output more in 2026.
In the latest live music news, Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025 shows a grassroots music sector that contributes over £500M/$675M USD annually to the UK economy. But it remains fragile. Venues operate on average profit margins of just 2.5%.
The battle over how live events are ticketed is heading back to Washington. On January 28, the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy will convene a high-stakes Senate ticketing hearing.
Both China and the USD have signed off on the TikTok US deal, according to multiple sources. But major uncertainties remain for artists, labels and all creators.
This AI-driven Beta service is being rolled out to Premium users in the US and Canada starting on January 22, allowing users to generate playlists with more creative control.
Audiomack now has 50 million monthly active users fueled by 31% year over year growth. Learn how their human-powered curation and Audiomack Pro tools for artists are reshaping independent music discovery and marketing.
Leading music organizations and foundations have formed the Music Impact Coalition (MIC) to ensure equitable access to music education for all students. The program launched with a $2 million pilot program in Ohio and North Carolina.
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