A new Nielsen Music 360 report is out revealing, perhaps not unsurprisingly, that fans would rather spend their hard earned cash on live music experiences than digital downloads, as well as several other revealing numbers regarding consumer habits. __________________________ Guest post by Taylor Mims from Amplify Fans are more willing…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Fans Favor Experiences Over Downloads
A new Nielsen Music 360 report is out revealing, perhaps not unsurprisingly, that fans would rather spend their hard earned cash on live music experiences than digital downloads, as well as several other revealing numbers regarding consumer habits. __________________________ Guest post by Taylor Mims from Amplify Fans are more willing…
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Struck By Drone On Stage [VIDEO]
A member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was hit by a drone during a show. Labels that underreport, promoters that hide sales, low streaming payments… musicians already have a tough time. But drone strikes? ___________________________________ A member of the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was struck in the face by a drone during…
Nashville Music Venues: A Non-Definitive List
Here a music industry veteran and ReverbNation’s Nashville-based CONNECT Manager Daren offers an insider’s look at some of the Music City’s best venues which are establishing the current music scene in therein. _______________________________ Guest post by Daren from the ReverbNation Blog Are you new to the Nashville scene? Our Nashville-based…
Is Live Music About To Have It’s Own Napster Moment? OneRepublic Ventures Into Virtual Reality Today
Is live music about to experience its own Napster moment? Concerts are touted as the part of music that digitization can not replicate. But augmented and virtual reality are changing that. Why sit in row 200 when can have a more immersive experience at home via your Oculus headset. A…
Musictoday And Delivery Agent File For Bankruptcy, Seek Buyer
MusicToday has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. When Coran Capshaw and his Red Light team founded MusicToday, they were among the first major direct to fan ticketing and merchandise platforms. But like Topspin and too many other D2F pioneers, it never lived up to its hoped for potential. _________________________________________ Music…
Tips For Concert Attendees
Attending a concert can be a joy and delight, but before hitting the floor to indulge in your favorite band’s performance, there are some useful tips to keep in mind to keep the evening from turning into a disaster. _____________________________ In this new post on MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber offers some…
Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton Top Americana Music Awards 2016 – The Full List Of Winners
Chris Stapleton won Artist of The Year at last night’s Americana Music Awards in Nashville. Jason Isbell took home two major wins: Album and Song of the Year. The awards capped a week of Americana Music Conference panels and performances celebrating the year that the Americana genre received mainstream recognition,…
Ray LaMontagne Cancels Austin Show Over Concealed Carry Firearm Law
Singer and songwriter Ray LaMontagne may lose a few fans for cancelling a Texas concert after the state changed is concealed gun carry laws, but he’s likely gained the lasting respect of many more for not being afraid to take a stand. ________________________________ Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne has pulled out of…
Gametime Raises $20M For Last Minute Concert, Event Ticketing
Have more tickets to sell to your next concert? Gametime could be the answer. Mobile, last minute even ticketer Gametime has added $20 million in Series B financing. This round brings the total capital raised to $33 million. Today’s round includes participation from returning investors Accel, Gametime board chairman Jeff…