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‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to do your part

The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual The Day That Music Cares is a day of volunteer action.

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK Grassroots Tours shrink and Ticket revenues fall

The Music Venue Trust has released its 2024 annual report which saw UK grassroot venue tours shrink. Ticket revenue fell 13.5%.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Can Superfan platforms solve the musician income crisis?

Can superfan platforms solve the creator and musician income crisis? As the industry embraces superfans, a look at the potential and limitations of superfans platforms to help creators earn a living.

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Listen to SXSW 2025’s best Live Music Business panels

SXSW has shared audio of many of its 2025 panels. So here are the best live music business panels this year including the state of independent venues, using data to sell more tickets, adding augmented reality and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to successfully launch and market a single release

How to successfully launch and market a single release

Think dropping a fabulous new track is enough? Just hitting “upload” won’t cut it anymore. Learn how to successfully launch and market a single release with this step-by-step strategy guide.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Real Cost of Artificial Streams for Indie Artists and Labels

Learn the real cost of artificial streams, how they hurt independent musicians and why real growth is the only path to lasting success.

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Spotify, YouTube AI playlists • Live Nation, Apple Music expand in Japan • American Music Award noms • Cumulus delisted • NACPA • Berklee Online grads • More

THURSDAY 4.2425 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Consumers value live music, local venues, new survey shows

The new Music Fans’ Voice survey looks at the attitudes and preferences of 8100 UK fans and why consumers value live music and local venues.

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Friday is ‘The Day That Music Cares’ – How to get involved

This Friday April 25, 2025 is The Recording Academy and Music Cares’ annual ‘The Day That Music Cares’ volunteer day of action. It’s not too late to get involved! “Whether. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Music Festival Fans are searching for this season

It’s the season that music festival fans are looking for who’s performed, hot new artists, what to wear and even how to camp. Here are the top search trends on Google across the U.S.:

Bruce Houghton on 04/23/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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