It’s not uncommon for artists to hit something of a wall when growing their fanbase, with the result that attendance at shows may begin to slip. Here we look at several different factors which can contribute to this slump, and what artists can do to turn it around. _______________________ Guest…
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‘Playing For The Cause’ Works To Link Artists, Local Charities
For artists who want to make a greater positive impact beyond simply the songs they write, Playing for the Cause acts a link between said artists and charitable non-profit organizations. Here we speak with founder Lynn Cook about PftC’s creation and goals. ____________________________ Guest Post from PledgeMusic News Many artists…
SFX Withdraws Beatport Sale
SFX would appear to be running out of options in its efforts to exit bankruptcy. After selling digital marketer Fame House and ticketer Flavorus to Universal Music Group, SFX withdrew its bankruptcy reorganization plan in favor of dealing directly with creditors. Now it’s withdrawn a proposed Beatport sale. _______________________________________ In…
From the Experts: Best Event Planning, Livestreaming Practices [INTERVIEW]
Although doing so adds yet another layer of complexity to an already stressful event, livestreaming video is an excellent way to expand the reach (and ROI) of your event beyond the venue. Here we talk with three event marketers for tips on how to successfully integrate livestreaming at your next…
Top U.S. Cities For Music, Music Fans
Some interesting stats for those involved with music from either on or off stage, we here look at which cities in the United States have the most vibrant music scene and are the best for music fans. ______________________________________ Guest Post by Bobby Owsinski on Music 3.0 If you’re a music…
Merchbar July Hot Merch Includes Jerry Garcia, Drive-By Truckers, Twenty One Pilots and More
Summer mean big festivals and outdoor concerts and that means a surge in merchandise sales. Here’s the latest in this summer’s hottest merch via Merchbar, who just cut a deal with Spotify to feature multitudes of music merchandise on the streamer. ___________________________________________ Nothing screams summer days like the right merch…
Stagelink Closes 2nd Seed Round For Crowdsourced Concerts
[UPDATED] Only playing the places where your fans are is the holy grail of touring. Several startups have tried to achieve that goal by crowdsourcing live shows. Stagelink is the latest, and their off to a solid start. _____________________________________ Berlin based Staglink has completed its second round of seed funding…
Best 6 Networks For Social Media Event Marketing
An artist developing their online presence is significantly better off building a strong following on a few specific social networks, rather than be spread thin with a lackluster presence on all of them. Here we look at how artists can determine which platform is the right fit for them to…
Musicpreneur: Making Money in Music – #MusicBizBooks
#MusicBizBooks is a new blog series from Cyber PR’s founder Ariel Hyatt, curating and reviewing some of the best books about the music industry.
ReverbNation Partners With Nashville Venue Cotton Mill For Artist Discovery Series
Artist development platform ReverbNation announced that they are tying up with Nashville’s newest private venue Cotton Mill to launch a new Artist Spotlight video series. The Artist Spotlight series showcases new artists on the ReverbNation and Cotton Mill Live websites, helping to raise awareness of their music with professionally developed…