While much of the music industry’s future remains in doubt, particularly where tech is involved, how advancements in technology will affect venues is a little more predictable. Here we look at four ways in which we can expect the live music experience to change as a result of technological reform….
Category archives: Live & Touring
Sell Out Shows With These 5 Key Social Media Tips
Social media can be a powerful tool for driving event ticket sales, when utilized correctly in the right hands. Here we look at five key tips for handling social that will yield the best results. ___________________ In this latest post from MusicThinkTank, Carly Jones lays out the five key rules…
Can You Identify The Types Of Music Fans?
Bobby Owsinski looks at the importance of differentiating between types of fans, and how a failure to do so will constrict and slow your ability to effectively grow a fanbase. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Every artist, whether they’re selling out arenas or still working in…
Live Nation Revenue, Profits Rise In Q2
Concert and ticketing giant Live Nation is on a roll, reporting a strong second quarter and financial results that point to record revenue and returns ahead. But an unpredictable Wall Street sent the stock down slightly to a $51.60 close on Thursday. “2018 is on track for the company to…
Milli Vanilli And 5 Infomous Lip Sync Disasters
A tradition of the modern music industry, lip syncing has been a mainstay for many "live" performances for years, however the format is such that when it fails, the show truly crashes and burns. Here we look at the 1989 debacle of Milli Vanilli, as well as five other infamous…
Why Every Indie Needs A Ninja Road Manager
The role of tour manager requires an entirely different but equally important skillset from most other industry roles. Here we hear from David Burton, an incredibly seasoned veteran of the music industry with a vast swath of tour manager miles under his belt. _________________________ Guest post David Burton for Indie.ninja…
5 Mistakes You Should Avoid As A Member Of Your Local Music Scene
Contributing to your local scene is important to building your fanbase and growing your success, however as with so many aspects of the music industry, it’s easy to misstep and mess up the close-knit relationships of a local scene. _______________________ Guest post by Jhoni Jackson from the Sonicbids Blog We’ve…
Interview with Rich Goodstone of Bonnaroo and Superfly
In this edition of In the Hot Seat with Larry Leblanc, co-founder Rich Goodstone discusses the rise of his Superfly, a company which is both a full-service agency, as well as the power behind major festivals like Bonnaroo. _____________________________ Guest post by award winning music journalist Larry LeBlanc for Celebrity…
Rap, Activism, And Resonance: Measuring Event-Centric Fan Engagement
Rap and hip-hop have long been a powerful platform for social commentary and raising cultural awareness and, as the social and political climate grows more intense, we take a look at some of the data surrounding fan engagement to tell us whether or not rap fans still care about social…
Performance vs. Mechanical Royalties: What’s The Difference?
While any artist is aware that playing shows or selling albums can bring in cash, there are a multitude of other potential revenue streams that are a little less clear cut. Here we breakdown the difference between mechanical and performance royalties, and how artists can use both to their benefits….