Americana star Brandi Carlile has announced that she will not appear at Fortune magazine’s Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C. after former Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen was added to the event. With respect and gratitude. pic.twitter.com/rhKpRYf6gF — Brandi Carlile (@brandicarlile) October 21, 2019 In a statement posted…
Category archives: Live & Touring
5 Reasons To Start A Band (Besides Fame And Fortune)
While many aspiring artists dream of performing in front of a crowd of thousands, the reality is that such an outcome is decidedly unlikely, and musicians should find other reasons to pursue music. Here we look at five such motivating factors. _____________________________ In this piece, MusicThinkTank’s latest contributor, Joe Hoten,…
5 Reasons To Start A Band (Besides Fame And Fortune)
While many aspiring artists dream of performing in front of a crowd of thousands, the reality is that such an outcome is decidedly unlikely, and musicians should find other reasons to pursue music. Here we look at five such motivating factors. _____________________________ In this piece, MusicThinkTank’s latest contributor, Joe Hoten,…
YellowHeart Gives Artists, Promoters Ticket Resale Control
YellowHeart hopes to give artists and promoters control of how and at what price their tickets are resold. Founded by serial music entrepreneur Josh Katz and The Chainsmokers manager Adam Alpert, the blockchain-based startup will launch in Q2 of next year. YellowHeart empowers artists and event organizers to set up…
YellowHeart Gives Artists, Promoters Ticket Resale Control
YellowHeart hopes to give artists and promoters control of how and at what price their tickets are resold. Founded by serial music entrepreneur Josh Katz and The Chainsmokers manager Adam Alpert, the blockchain-based startup will launch in Q2 of next year. YellowHeart empowers artists and event organizers to set up…
1 Week Left To Submit To Play SXSW Music 2020, First Showcase Bands Announced [Full List]
If you want to perform at an official SXSW showcase, your time is running out. The deadline to submit to showcase at SXSW Music 2020 is next Friday, October 26th. "SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW…
When To Book Club Gigs
With 65% to 85% of most musician’s income coming from live performance, learning how to book gigs is an essential skill. Experienced agent, manager and author Jeri Goldstein helps to demystify the process. _________________________________ Guest post by Jeri Goldstein You called the venue and they were already booked… How many…
How Touring Musicians Can Operate A Business From The Road
In order to find success in the music industry, more and more musical entrepreneaurs are realizing they need to treat their careers like a small business, a small business which the they’re often required to operate while out on the road. Here we break down how artists can best run…
YouTube, Merchbar Partner For Artist Merch, Vinyl Sales
YouTube and Merchbar have partnered to bring official merchandise sales to the platform. Merchbar has a similar deal with Spotify. Artists with an Official Artist Channel can now add their merchandise and vinyl for sale alongside videos. Fans watching videos on YouTube Official Artist Channels will see a shelf with…
Cities Are Artist Discovery Secret Sauce In Bandsintown’s New Live Music Charts
Included in Bandsintown’s new live music charts are 20 that offer a first-ever glimpse into early artist growth in 10 major US cities. Most artists first built a fan base by performing locally long before they were ever added to a Spotify playlist. "Granular data at a city level really…