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Music Business News Last Week: Live Nation, Tariffs, Spotify

A busy week by any definition, the music business news last week was no exception, with a forecast from Live Nation, tariffs affecting fans, advice from a Spotify exec and more…

Alana Bonilla on 05/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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4 Takeaways from the Live Nation Earnings Call Q1 2025

Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary missed forecasts, reporting an overall revenue decrease of 11% in Q1 2025. But the concert giant predicted a record year ahead based on advance ticket sales and tour volume.

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Spotify Exec: Ignore per-stream rates and focus on engagement

Much of the debate over whether or not Spotify is paying artists and songwriters fairly centers on estimated per stream rates. But according to Spotify executive Sam Duboff, it’s time to ignore per-stream rates which he calls “one of the most misleading metrics in music.”

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

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Supporting Musician Mental Health: An Industry Guide

Artists are burning out behind the scenes, and the industry has the power to change that. Here’s how to build a healthier, more sustainable career path by putting by supporting. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 05/02/2025 in Mental Health | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Live Nation predicts a record 2025: ‘No pullback’ in demand

Live Nation predicts a record 2025 despite a drop in Q1 revenue reported after the markets closed on Thursday. The concert giant claims its on track for a record year despite global economic uncertainty.

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Accounting Terms Musicians Need To Understand

Make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize profits with accounting terms musicians need to understand.

Alana Bonilla on 05/02/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Support independent music during Bandcamp Friday today!

Fans get another chance to support independent artists and labels during Bandcamp Friday today May 2, 2025. Plus we’ve got a full Bandcamp Friday schedule for the year.

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

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1.5M in US earn a living as a digital creator or influencer

1.5M in people in the US earn a living as digital creators and social media influencers. That stat is both encouraging and frightening if you’re trying to grab attention online to market music or live shows.

Bruce Houghton on 05/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Top Music Festival Fan Complaints

With ticket prices soaring and the economy in doubt, this survey of music festival fan complaints reveals areas where fests can improve the attendee experience and ensure the ticket price aligns with the quality of the event.

Bruce Houghton on 05/01/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)

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10 proven SubmitHub tips to boost Playlist Success

Want more Spotify playlist placements without wasting time or money? These 10 insider SubmitHub tips reveal exactly how to pitch smarter and get real results from curators who actually care.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Earnings signal time for fairer Spotify Songwriter Royalties

In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, songwriter, Spotify

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