Amazon had very publicly said it can make the live music experience better. It’s also promised that it has no intention of getting in secondary ticketing (at least for now…). So, what does ‘internet first’ Amazon have planned to disrupt the live music industry? This week we found out their…
Category archives: Live & Touring
How Music Festivals Are Changing [Interview w/Evan Harrison of Huka Entertainment]
In this interview, Rick Goetz speaks with Evan Harrison, the CEO of destination-site festival producing company Huka Entertainment, discusses how digital music has altered the industry and how life experiences are reshaping the relationship between artists and their fans in the music business. ____________________________ Guest post by Rick Goetz of…
5 Things To Keep In Mind For Your Next Cover Song
Given that music fans often crave the familiar, it can be a great idea to add a cover song to the setlist for you next show. Performing a cover can also go south in a hurry however, so it’s good to keep these five things in mind when doing so….
Hacked Coachella, Stagecoach Account Holders Offered Free ID Protection By Promoter Goldenvoice
Almost 4 weeks after we reported that the Coachella and Stagecoach festival web sites were hacked, promoter Goldenvoice is letting a million plus fans know that their data has been compromised and offer a free year of identity theft protection. _______________________________ This week, festival promoters Goldenvoice acknowledged a 6 month…
Eric Gardner, David Sonenberg Among Personal Managers Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees
Twelve music and other entertainment managers who have guided the careers of The Black Eyed Peas, Todd Rundgren and others been named as 2017 inductees into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame. ____________________________ Sponsored by the National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM), the 2017 Induction Ceremony will be held on…
Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 15 Injured – Venue Releases Statement
Gunfire inside of a packed nightclub left one dead and 15 injured early Sunday morning. According to Reuters, authorities believe that there were multiple shooters in the attack, which took place shortly after 1 a.m. in Cameo Nightclub in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Authorities have not made any arrest connected…
Cincinnati Nightclub Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 15 Injured – Venue Releases Statement
Gunfire inside of a packed nightclub left one dead and 15 injured early Sunday morning. According to Reuters, authorities believe that there were multiple shooters in the attack, which took place shortly after 1 a.m. in Cameo Nightclub in the suburbs of Cincinnati. Authorities have not made any arrest connected…
10 Amazing Things I Found At SXSW [Kosha Dillz}
SO many great things I discovered in SXSW," writes indie rapper and self-promoter extraordinaire Kosha Dillz. "Here are 10 things that I discovered that I didn’t know existed and I need in my life for longer periods of time besides SXSW." _________________________ SXSW was great this year. It was my…
Tips And Advice For Touring In Australia
Whether you’re a local artist or flying in from overseas, we here provide a set of helpful tips for any band or artist on how to successfully navigate a tour on one of the least populous countries in the world. _____________________ Guest post from Ditto Music Thinking of touring Australia?…
Using Merchandise As A Fan Engagement Tool
Although artists of today have the ability to capitalize on the multiple income streams available in the digital age, doing so requires a larger skillset than ever before, including creating and marketing merchandise a subset of fans will spend money on. ____________________________ Guest post by Jack Farina of Teespring Wearing…