46 For 46 was created to use the power of music to unseat President Trump in the next election. Launched by former music manager Kyle Frenette, the campaign has already attracted artists like Bon Iver, Patty Griffen, Sylvan Esso and Dashboard Confessional. The 46 for 46 campaign is partnering with…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Austin Musicians Test DipJar, A Digital Tip Jar
Austin, Texas, is launching a DipJar pilot program that will let fans digitally tip their favorite musicians. The Music and Entertainment Division of the city’s economic development department has provided 10 artists with a DipJar, a device that allows fans to tip artists using a credit or debit card. The…
15 Top Earning DJs Of 2019
The top 15 DJ’s on this year’s Forbes analysis earned a total of $358 million in pretax earnings in the last 12 months, up from $260 million last year. $272 million of this year’s Top 15 DJ income came from its top ten earners. 1. The Chainsmokers ($46 million) 2….
Making Emotional Connections With Real Fans Is Your Job, Here Are 5 Ways To Do it
It’s not the number of fans an artist has, but rather their level of commitment that matters, says Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR. It’s true fans, those emotionally connected to the artist, that matter. Understanding fan commitment and building an emotional bond are essential to building a meaningful fanbase. Hyatt offers…
Making Emotional Connections With Real Fans Is Your Job, Here Are 5 Ways To Do it
It’s not the number of fans an artist has, but rather their level of commitment that matters, says Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR. It’s true fans, those emotionally connected to the artist, that matter. Understanding fan commitment and building an emotional bond are essential to building a meaningful fanbase. Hyatt offers…
Spotify Posted That Nirvana Is Playing A Concert, Band Members Respond With Humor
Spotify accidentally posted that Nirvana was playing a new concert on August 9th at the 450 capacity club Discovery in Ventura, California. That’s quite a feat since lead singer Kurt Cobain died in 1994 and the remaining band members have avoided performing together. Most tour dates on Spotify are delivered…
Spotify Posted That Nirvana Is Playing A Concert, Band Members Respond With Humor
Spotify accidentally posted that Nirvana was playing a new concert on August 9th at the 450 capacity club Discovery in Ventura, California. That’s quite a feat since lead singer Kurt Cobain died in 1994 and the remaining band members have avoided performing together. Most tour dates on Spotify are delivered…
Why We All Need To Make Live Experiences Our Go To Form Of Self-Care
As most by now know, excessive screen time has been closely linked to stress and feelings of isolation, making the need to "digitally detox" all the more pressing. Here we look at how making lived experiences (looking at you concerts) your go-to form of self-care can drastically improve your well-being…
Live Nation Q2 Report: It’s A GREAT Time To Be A Major Concert Promoter
Live Nation Entertainment has released its latest financial report showing continued strong revenue growth for the second fiscal quarter and first six months of 2019. Live Nation stock rose 2.34% in after-hours trading Thursday. The company recorded overall revenue of $3.157 billion for the quarter, up by 10% from the…
Live Nation Acquires Latin Concert Giant OCESA, Ticketmaster Mexico
Live Nation has signed a deal to acquire a controlling interest in OCESA Entretenimiento, one of the leading concert promoters in Latin America. OCESA promotes more than 3,100 events for nearly 6 million fans each year in Mexico and Colombia. The company also has successful ticketing, sponsorship, food, merchandise and…