Most musicians focus on ticket sales, but that’s just the start. These 15 ideas show how to make money from live shows while also connecting with fans.
Not sure how to credit bandmates, guest artists, and collab partners on your next release? Learn how to credit collaborators and handle metadata so the music shows up correctly and your collaborators get the recognition they deserve.
When it comes to fandom, the process matter more than the payoff. In an era dominated by AI and instant access, learn how to the fandom journey builds loyalty authentically and sustainably.
Is playing live worth it? It’s harder than ever to perform live and tour profitably. The reasons are many, but the main culprits are rising costs and increased competition.
A PR firm can help a music career skyrocket, but only if you choose the right one. Learn how to find music PR teams, the key traits to look for and red flags to avoid before making this critical investment.
Chartemetric’s latest Make Music Equal report uses over one million artists’ pronouns to reveal the real state of gender equity in music and the music industry.
Listen up to the week’s top live music industry news from Oak View investigations and their implications for Live Nation to selling out gigs, and more…
Here’s what you missed in music business news last week, from YouTube cracking down on AI, to a big indie artist and producer win with the HITS Act, and more…
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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