Festicket , the music festival travel and experiences platform has raised a $ 10.5 million D-Series financing round led by venture capital firm Beringea plus InMotion Ventures, Channel 4’s Commercial Growth Fund, Lepe Partners, U-Start and former Spinnin ‘Records CEO Eelko Van Kooten. Prior to this Series D round, Festicket…
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Spotify, SoundGirls Launch ‘EQL Directory’ Global Database Of Women In Audio, Music Production
Spotify and Soundgirls have partnered to launch The EQL Directory , global database of women working behind the scenes in music and audio. Any woman can add their name and those looking to hire a more inclusive creative team can find professionals in their area. The EQL Directory also includes…
ASCAP Is Taking These 12 U.S. Venues To Court
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has filed 12 separate copyright infringement actions against U.S. bars and restaurants alleging unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted musical works. ASCAP is one of the top U.S. performing rights organizations licensing the public performances of songs, collecting license fees,…
Want More People At Your Gigs? Send Gig Reminder Emails
Despite how great your fans may be, they can’t be counted on to know when all your upcoming gigs are, and need a little gentle reminding in order to get them through the venue door. Here we look at an email reminder strategy that won’t irritate fans but can help…
MTV Acquires SnowGlobe Music Festival, Plans Global Live Music, Event Expansion
MTV has acquired the SnowGlobe Music Festival, as part of a plan to expand the brand and business beyond TV. Held on New Year’s Eve, the annual event is held in South Lake Tahoe and with more than 20,000 fans for three days of music, action sports and interactive art….
Sick Of Being ‘Pushed Around By Older Bands’ Bad Omens Exits Senses Fail Tour
Bad Omens has dropped off the Senses Fail / Amity Affliction tour, but the young band is claiming it is not about the size of its name on poster artwork, as previously reported. Senses Fail tweeted that the “Misery Will Find You” tour will no longer include Bad Omens because…
Eventbrite Music Launches To Serve Indie Venues, Promoters
Indie ticketer Eventbrite has launched Eventbrite Music, a new platform for independent music venues, promoters and festivals that includes technology from the company’s 2017 acquisitions of Ticketfly and ticketscript. The Ticketfly brand will be phased out entirely next year, according to multiple reports. Eventbrite Music is live today in North…
10 Fantastic But Under-Appreciated Music Cities
While the term "music cities" likely evokes the classic behemoths like NYC, LA, or Nashville, some of the best music cities out there are much smaller and still fly somewhat under the industry radar. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 When artists and bands think of “music…
Jack White Responds As Women Told To Stop Kissing At Show
Jack White has responded to news that two women were prevented from kissing during his show at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on November 2nd. According to a CBC report, White was performing his hit song “Seven Nation Army” when a member of the venue’s staff confronted a woman named…
Musicians Launch Post-Brexit ‘Save Music’ Campaign
The newly launched Save Music campaign by the Incorporated Society of Musicians hopes to protect musicians post-Brexit by either maintaining their freedom of movement between countries or to introduce a special two-year working visa for them. The UK based ISM recently introduced the “Musicians and Brexit” report that highlights concerns…