Of the many, many bands that are performing officially and unofficially at SXSW this year, only a handful will see major career growth in the next year. So data journalist Emily Blake of Pandora and Next Big Sound dug deep into the stats to predict which ones are poised to…
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Stop The Legalized Extortion: How To Make The Live Music Experience Fair For All
Here a former venue owner explores the possibilities behind technology bringing transparency to live performance marketplace, thereby ending what has essentially become a form of legalized extortion for artists. __________________________ Guest post by Zach Bair Here’s a fact that may surprise live music lovers: Artists may not see a cent…
5 Ways To Optimize Your Time At SXSW
Owing to issues like the visa controversy and the scaling back of some its major participants involvement, 2017’s SXSW is shaping up to be an odd one. That said, the festival is still worth your time. Here we review five of the best ways to make this SXSW a showcase…
Jake Schneider Exits Madison House
Veteran music agent Jake Schneider has left his longtime post at Madison House. Schneider, who joined Madison House as a booking agent in 2005, had become a partner at the company and had most recently served as Madison House’s Director of Agency Development. Before joining the Madison House team, Schneider…
5 Tips & Taboos To Keep In Mind At SXSW
When it comes to having fun and successful SXSW experience, careful planning is key. This five tips and their corresponding taboos will help you to get the most out of your time at Austin’s biggest music festival, and prevent you from inadvertently making a fool out of yourself. _________________________ Guest…
11 #SXSW Hacks For The Unprepared [Kosha Dillz]
With SXSW just a week a way, and with time running out to prepare, this helpful set of tips from rapper Kosha Dillz outlines eleven different ideas for those who find themselves completely unprepared and in the thick of Austin’s biggest festival. ____________________________ Guest post by Kosha Dillz Spring break…
Irving and Jeff Azoff, Brandon Creed Merge Powerful Music Management Companies
Veteran managers Irving Azoff, his son Jeffrey Azoff and Brandon Creed will merge their management companies to operate as Full Stop Management with a headquarters in Los Angeles. The combined companies will represent a formidable talent roster that includes artists such as Jon Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey…
Musicians React To SXSW Contract That Threatens To Inform Immigration Authorities, Festival Responds
SXSW has been dragged kicking and screaming into the immigration debate thanks to its official contract which threatens to notify U.S. immigration authorities if an artist plays official or unofficial showcases without the proper work visas. ___________________________________ In a series of tweet this week, Felix Walworth of indie band Told…
Promoter Live Nation Is Now Also The Biggest, Baddest Music Management Company In The World
The globe’s biggest concert promoter is now also the globe’s biggest management company, according to an SEC filing. It’s news that send shivers down the spines of booking agents (and competing promoters) worldwide. Who needs an agent when you can book your tour by dialing an extension on the Live…
Coachella Website Hacked, User Data On Almost 1 Million Attendees For Sale On Dark Web
The Coachella festival website has been hacked and user data stolen. Promoter Goldenvoice confirmed the data breach in an email to attendees. ___________________________________ Promoter Goldenvoice has confirmed that The Coachella festival site has been hacked and the user data of hundreds of thousands of attendees stolen. “We recently discovered that…