Live Nation Entertainment released its Q4 and full year 2018 financial results this year, showing solid growth for the promoting powerhouse. The company posted its eighth consecutive year of record results with revenue, operating income, and adjusted operating income all up from 2017, despite a $110 million legal expense. For…
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Why Word-Of-Mouth Is Key To Live Music, How To Earn It
Despite all the changes the world of music marketing has undergone (technologically and otherwise) word-of-mouth remains the most effective method of selling tickets. So how do you, as an artist, harness the power of such an elusive form of marketing? ______________________________ Guest post by Chris Zaldua of Eventbrite It’s no…
If You Perform Live, You’re Probably Not Getting Paid Royalties That You Deserve
For many artists, touring is one of the primary ways in which they maintain a living as a musician, making it that much more troubling to learn that many artists who do live shows aren’t walking away with all the performance royalties to which they are entitled. Here Ari Herstand…
How To Keep Fans Engaged On Social Media Before A Show
Engagement (particularly when it comes to social media) has become all the buzz for not only bands and artists looking to connect with fans, but also for the venues where those musicians perform. Here we look at six techniques venues can use to draw in music lovers. ___________________________ Guest post…
Guide To Making Your Live Show More Interesting
The shows that truly stick in our minds often transcend just great music, using stunning visuals or other dramatic elements to emphasize the emotional power of the performance. Here we look at how artists can take their show to the next level and give fans a truly unforgettable experience. ____________________________…
6 Best FREE Tools, Ideas For Show Promotion
Once you’ve planned the perfect show or event, you are then faced with the uncomfortable necessity of getting people to actually attend. Luckily, there are a variety of tools and strategies out there for doing precisely that. __________________________ Guest post by Ronnie Higgins of Eventbrite You’ve organized a can’t-miss event….
Dueling Woodstocks: Two Festivals To Celebrate 50th Anniversary On Same Days
Two major festivals just miles apart will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Woodstock Festival on the same days. One will be produced by the original Woodstock promoters and the other by Live nation will be held on the original Woodstock site. Heren courtesy of our partners at CelebrityAccess…
Bandsintown Shares 2018 Stats, ‘Big Break’ Artists [INFOGRAPHIC]
Bandsintown is now delivering concert info on the shows of 500,000 registered artists to 45 million users, the company shared in its 2018 wrap. 21 Pilots won the honor of most concert RSVP’s and 15 year old rapper Bhad Bhabie was the platform’s fastest growing new artists. 20 new artists…
Ed Sheeran Tops Pollstar 2018 Global Touring Chart, Taylor Swift Dominates US
Tour trade publication Pollstar tracked more than 44,000 live concerts in 2018 logging in a record-setting $10.4 billion total gross and 152.1 million tickets sold. Ed Sheeran topped the year grossing a whopping $432 million, an all time touring record. Pollstar’s Top 100 World Wide tours totaled $5.6 billion U.S….
4 Tips For Ensuring Your Live Music VIP Experience A Smash Hit
VIP experiences are on the rise in the music industry, giving cash-laden fans premium access and a variety of perks, and while organizers and attendees both seem to win out on the face of it, getting VIP ticketing right is easier said than done. Here we look at four tips…