Whether you’re a new artist, or a seasoned veteran of the industry, a good manager is key to achieving career success. Here we look at several key practices for any artist manager seeking to make their client’s career prosper. __________________________________ In this recent article from MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber offers four…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Rage Against The Machine Tease Fans Ahead Of New Project
A series of clues, including a cryptic website with a countdown timer and a series of posters around Los Angeles has prompted speculation that Rage Against The Machine might be planning a reunion. According to a source quoted by Rolling Stone, that isn’t the case. But there is something up……
5 Mistakes Every Novice Band Makes
While being in a band can be amazingly enjoyable and rewarding experiences, starting a successful band also presents a number of challenges. Here we look at five all-too-common mistakes which new bands frequently make. _____________________ Guest Post by Nick Colakovic on the Sonicbids Blog So, you’re planning on starting a…
Ticketmaster Settlement Called "New Scam On Top Of Old One"
Settlement of the multi-million class action against Live Nation’s Ticketmaster for excessive fees, is drawing strong criticism. Instead of cash, a complex bundle of 17 restricted-use coupons are being deposited into millions of accounts. "Given the new competition that Ticketmaster faces in ticket sales, this is no penalty," wrote the…
BREXIT VOTE TODAY: How A UK Exit From European Union Would Affect Global Music Industry
Today we should learn if the UK will leave the European Union. Recent polls show the vote could go either way. But how would a Brexit affect the music industry? We look at the impacts from touring artists to fans travelling to gigs and much more. READ AND JOIN THE…
Concord Bicycle Music Invests In AEG Events Firm Bounce
With income from recorded music sales declining, record labels are expanding their reach in other areas of the business. Merchandise, management and most recently, the industry’s healthiest sector, live music, are all now part of more and more record labels’ revenue plan. _____________________________________________ AEG has sold an equity stake in…
Huka Entertainment Forms Southern Concert Touring Network To Develop New Live Talent
It’s easy to think of live music as two big players: Live Nation and AEG. But dozens of smaller regional concert promoters are growing healthy businesses. Among those, Huka Entertainment is among the most creative and successful. ______________________________________________ Huka Entertainment has announced the formation of a network of nearly 50…
What’s Working in Indie Music Today: Lessons in Success from New Artist Model Member Shannon Curtis
One of the best ways to get new strategies and ideas for your music career is to look at what other musicians are doing. So Dave Kusek and Lindsay McGrath of the New Artist Model are putting together a series of case studies from talented and successful musicians who are…
Live Nation Lists 150 Major Artists Offered In $20 Ticket Sale
Live Nation is launching its second annual $20 ticket sale to nearly 1,000 summer amphitheater shows by 150 artists. The concert giant released more details today, and says that while most of the sale is for lawn seats, full-priced seat sales also significantly increased last year during the promo. A…
Lauryn Hill’s Facebook ‘Apology’ For Being 2 Hours Late, Playing Just 40 Mins: "Challenge is aligning my energy with the time"
Some apologies are just better left unsaid. Lauryn Hill wrote an open letter on Facebook after arriving over 2 hours late to a show in Atlanta. She then followed her late arrival with a concert of less than 40 minutes. _______________________________________________ “I don’t show up late to shows because I…