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Bruno Mars Is Back on Tour in 2026 — a Timeline of His Iconic Live Performances

A seasoned performer at the top of his craft, Bruno Mars uses live performances to showcase the best of what he has to offer his listeners. Here are some of his most iconic on-stage moments.

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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]

Artists, here’s a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.

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Why Ticket Sales Aren’t Enough for Independent Music Venues Anymore – And What To Do About It

Independent music venues have found that in the modern live-music economy, ticketing has become much less reliable as a standalone revenue source.

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Stop Paying for Useless Music Promotion Metrics

Stop wasting money on vanity metrics like views and likes. This article explains how artists can drive real, measurable growth.

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Apple Music and Shazam report record growth

“Apple Music had its best year ever in 2025, breaking records across both listenership and new subscribers,” Apple said in a statement Monday. Strong Apple Music growth is indicative of its increasing popularity and market influence.

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Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention

Europe’s live events industry is intensifying its push against ticket scalping. They are calling on regulators to take decisive action against what it describes as industrial-scale ticket resale abuse.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: AI Slop, Streaming Innovations Last Year, & More

Episode 284 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

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Goose’s Viva El Gonzo, and a Brief History of Artist-Curated Music Festivals

Goose has announced the lineup of their annual Viva El Gonzo Festival. Here’s a brief history of artist-curated festivals.

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NAMM 2026 Will Feature First Ever “Music Innovation Hub”

Adam McHeffey (Rock Paper Scissors) believes “Innovation is really about seeing and hearing something essential yet overlooked in how we engage with music.”

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The Bandsintown Team Shares Their Favorite Concerts of 2025

Since the holiday break, the Bandsintown office has been abuzz with conversation around the team’s favorite concerts in 2025. We thought we’d share those with you, dear readers. Enjoy!

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Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music

Avoid the Void: 10 Tips for Releasing Digital Music

Does releasing music feel like throwing all your hard work into an endless void? You’re not alone. Here are 10 ways to find the fans you know are out there.

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