Instagram Stories disappear after 24 hours, making them easy to dismiss as a marketing tool. But with more and more interactions on the platform shifting to Stories, it is a social channel that should not be ignored. This Eventbrite infographic breaks down the why and how of Instagram Stories, from…
Category archives: Live & Touring
How To Hire Great People As A DIY Artist
While a traditional industry model would have relied on getting a record deal first and them have them provide you with the people necessary to launching your music career, such is no longer the case. That said, when hiring people as a DIY artist, it’s a tricky game of choosing…
Richard Branson Gets Walk Of Fame Star, Announces New U.S. Festival Series
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles and took the opportunity to announce the launch of a revived Virgin Festival series in the US next year. “The heart of the Virgin brand has always been music and entertainment….
How To Promote A Tour Before And During It With No Money [Kosha Dillz]
"You have no money and you want to promote your tour," indie rapper and music marketer extraordinaire Kosha Dillz writes, as his kicks off a tour. "Well, chances are that means the venues aren’t paying you much and you are figuring how to get out there and learn more from…
Improving Your Band’s ‘Bookability’
One the great headaches of operating as a DIY musician results from the challenge of booking a lineup of shows, whether it’s a a single festival slot of populating a an entire tour, it can all be made easier by increasing your band’s "bookability". ___________________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire…
The Difference Between Ticket Brokers, Ticket Resellers
The world of online ticket sales can seem like a murky one, and not without reason, but in reality not every transaction is as fraught with peril as it may seem. Here we break down the difference between a ticket seller and a ticket broker, the risk difference between the…
What Artist Should Play Halftime At “The Big Game?”
Even for those less interested in sports, the Super Bowl has often gained national attention for its pricey commercials and star-studded halftime shows. Here Fred Jacobs reflects on the significance of past performances and speculates on who might grace the field in 2019. __________________________ Guest post by Fred Jacobs of…
Bandsintown Launches NYC Performance Space At Velvet Underground Experience
Concert discovery platform Bandsintown announced the launch of The Bandsintown Studio, a dedicated performance space located at the new Velvet Underground Experience exhibition, which opened on Oct. 10th. The Velvet Underground Experience is billed as a multi-media art and music exhibition, focusing on the early NYC roots of the pioneering…
Coachella Radius Clause Lawsuit Dismissed… For Now
A radius and anti-competition lawsuit filed against AEG and their festival promoter Goldenvoice over clauses in contracts for their Coachella festival has been partially dismissed by a federal judge. According to Billboard, US federal judge Michael Mosman granted AEG’s motion to dismiss but declined to rule on key elements of…
Artist Growth CEO Matt Urmy Discusses Company’s Rapid Ascension [INTERVIEW]
The cloud-based management system Artist Growth has seen massive growth over the past eighteen months, bringing in multiple billions in revenue. Here the company’s founder and, until recently, CEO Matt Urmy sat down to chat about the company stands, and where it’s headed moving forward. ______________________ Guest post by Joe…