While touring can be a fun and rewarding adventure for a lot of bands, a lot them struggle with knowing where to go, and going where it counts, rather than everywhere they can. Here we look at how to plan a tour that’s efficient and functional. ______________________________ Guest post by…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Class Action Filed Against Eventbrite Over Ticketfly Hack
Eventbrite is facing a class-action lawsuit in the wake of a highly publicized hack of the company’s Ticketfly subsidiary that crippled dozens of major concert promoters and venues for days and compromised the data of 27 million users. In a class action lawsuit brought against Eventbrite in Chicago, attorneys for…
How One Promoter Used Two Simple Marketing Tools To Sell More Tickets
Here we delve into the case study of how the downtown dining and music venue Hamilton Live in Washington DC was able to use two simple marketing techniques to massively boost its ticket sales. _________________________ Guest post by Bill Leigh of Eventbrite A music venue needs a rock-solid marketing program…
Big v Small: How To Decide Which Cities To Focus On During Your Tour
If your one of the many bands planning to embark on a tour and make your mark on the music scene, major populous cities can seem like essential destinations for playing shows. In reality, however, you may be better off making a big impression in a smaller city. _________________________________ Guest…
Spotify, Live Nation Add Dates For RapCaviar Live
Spotify continues to expand its live concert initiatives. The streamer and Live Nation Urban have announced new dates for their RapCaviar concert series in Toronto, ON and Dallas, TX. The announcement comes on the heels of a massively successful show in Brooklyn, NY with Chance the Rapper. Juice Wrld has…
Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, Michael Stipe, More Confirmed For ‘Protest Kavanaugh’ Event
Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe and growing list of more than 20 other artists, authors, actors and producers are joining forces for a “Protest Kavanaugh” event scheduled for this Thursday, October 4th in Washington, DC. The gathering, which has been organized by Party Majority PAC and dubbed “Bravery…
Why Basic Shows Frequently Aren’t Enough To Make An Impact
As the music industry continues to change the transformation is impacting not only the ways in which audiences consume recorded music, but also the way in which they experience live performances – and for many fans, the standard package just isn’t cutting it anymore. ___________________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire…
Music Industry Moment Of Silence Today In Memory Of Route 91 Mass Shooting
A moment of silence will be observed on Monday in memory of the victims of the Las Vegas Route 91 Festival mass shooting which took place one year ago today. Radio stations will go silent, music industry leaders will bow their heads, and music fans will take a moment to…
Can Airbnb Concerts And Sofar Sounds Revolutionize The Live Concert Industry?
After establishing itself as a huge success in the travel industry, Airbnb is now looking at expanding its services into the live music space by partnering with Sofar Sounds to offer guests "Music Experiences". _____________________ Guest post by Chi Zhan from the Berklee College of Music: Music Business Journal Airbnb…
3 Effective Techniques For Connecting With Your Audience
Unless you’re writing music purely for your own delight, fostering a strong connection with your fans should be a top priority as an artist. Besides simply the substance of the music itself, we here look at three essential ways in which artists can cultivate a connect with fans. ______________________________ Guest…