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…
Category archives: Live Music
FestWorld Magazine Will Chronicle Music Fests, Lifestyle
FestWorld Magazine, billed as the world’s first print magazine devoted exclusively to music festivals and music festival fans, is set to launch on March 9, 2019. The quarterly magazine will travel and food, fashion, art, and music, and will will be available at airports and music festivals globally. Each issue…
Live Music Revenue Will Top $30B In 5 Years
PricewaterhouseCoopers has released the 2018 edition of its respected annual review of the entertainment industries, the Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2018–2022. According to PwC, the value of the international concert business is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% over the next five years,…
IEBA Live Music Industry Award Winners 2018
The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) announced the winners of its 2018 Awards on Tuesday night at the close of its annual conference in Nashville. SMG, The Greek Theatre, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jim Mallonee of House of Blues, Kell Houston of Houston Productions and Randy Wright of…
AEG expands into Southeast Asia, two new Bangkok arenas to open in Q4 2022
AEG partners with The Mall Group to open and operate two new arenas in Bangkok
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The Power Of Live Music
William Paterson University Prof. David Philp looks at a report from Live Nation based on some fresh, unique research explaining how our need for community and belonging is satisfied by attending live shows. __________________________ By David Philp, Assoc. Professor at William Paterson University from Music Biz 101 blog I remember…
AEG Presents promotes Simon Jones to Senior Vice President Live Music International
Newly created role further builds on AEG Presents’ global presence
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Ticketmaster shuts down secondary sites in Europe
GET ME IN! and Seatwave to be replaced by face value or less fan-to-fan ticket exchange
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Vivendi in talks to buy Garorock Festival – report
Negotiations with event owner are reportedly ongoing
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Live Nation acquires majority stake in Red Mountain Entertainment
Deal grows Live Nation’s presence in the Southeastern United States
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