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LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS: Pollstar Live! • StubHub delays IPO • Fests ♥ Surge • More

In the latest live music industry news, Pollstar Live! is underway thru Thursday in LA. The gathering of live entertainment professionals is the flagship event for industry trade Pollstar.

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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CashorTrade leads face value ticket resale revolution

While Trump and Congress are promising to end predatory concert ticketing, scrappy startup CashorTrade is already winning the war for the artists, promoters and 400,000 fans that use its platform for face value ticket resale.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live music, Ticket resale, ticketing

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Women in Live Music: New report reveals gender disparities

A new report, ‘Seat at the Table: LIVE Edition’ looks at the role of women in live music and the battle for more equitable gender representation.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Women in Music

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How Trump is reshaping Music Education

President’s Trumps’ gutting of the Kennedy Center may get headlines, but his broader war on DEI and the Department of Education could have far deeper long term consequences. Learn how. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music education, music industry, musician, musicians

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What’s Next For Radio? [Fred Jacobs]

Is radio stuck in the past — or poised for a comeback? Fred Jacobs explores how radio missed the digital wave, what’s next for radio and how to survive in a the age of streaming.

Alana Bonilla on 04/15/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, radio

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Debunking Common Artificial Music Streaming Myths

hink artificial streaming is a quick fix for success? Think again. Learn artificial music streaming myths, why fake streams could hurt a career and how authentic growth is the key to long-term success.

Alana Bonilla on 04/15/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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Live Music Stocks tick up Tuesday [UPDATED]

Most major live music stocks were on the rise mid-day Tuesday as the overall U.S. markets ticked upward.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Live Nation, music, music business, music industry

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How Sober Curiosity and Music Are Redefining Nightlife

Gen Z is changing how we socialize and redefining nightlife by embracing sober curiosity with music leading the way. With a focus on inclusivity and connection, nights out are becoming more about the people, the music, and the memories, not just what’s in your glass.

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Gen Z, live music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Everything You Need to Know About Creating Band Merch

Learn how selling band merch can grow a brand, deepen fan loyalty, and create a steady stream of income that can make performing live profitable.

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, music merch, musician, musicians

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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Trump, Ticket Act & More

This week’s live music industry news roundup covers how Trump trade policies are impacting live music, a reintroduced TICKET Act, the most costly concerts of 2025, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: live and ticketing, live music, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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