Midem has named the 11 finalists to its emerging artist program, the Midem Artist Accelerator. The artists will showcase at the Midem global music conference in France. Now in its fourth year, the Midem Artist Accelerator (MMA) has a track record for bringing rising talent to a global audience. In…
Category archives: Live & Touring
3 Ways Promoters Rely On Artists To Market Live Shows
While there may have once been a time when a performance was all that was asked of performer, promoters and venues who do so now are wasting a huge marketing opportunity. Here we look at three key ways in which event marketers should involve artists in promoting their shows. ____________________________________…
Why Your Band Should Accept Credit Cards & How To Do It
While once upon a time credit cards were only accepted at major businesses this is no longer the case, and many consumers don’t even bother to carry cash or checks with them. In this piece we explore why it’s essential for bands and artists to accept credit cards, and how…
Gigs No Longer Just For Musicians: How A Society Of Starving Artists Is Being Created By The Gig Economy
In this piece George Howard explores how the music industry, the original gig business, should serve as a cautionary example to the other industries as they begin to shift towards a gig based economy. _____________________________ Guest post by consultant, teacher and author George Howard from Forbes As the world moves…
Eminem Dishes Up Mom’s Spaghetti At Coachella
Before his performance to close out Coachella on Sunday night, Eminem tried his hand at something new – selling pasta at an onsite pop-up restaurant. Eminem’s food stand, “Moms Spaghetti,” sold pasta with sides including garlic bread, meatballs, and mozzarella. .@COACHELLA STANS – CATCH US ACROSS FROM THE DO LAB…
A Brief Look At Live Performance Agreements [Part 2]
In this second installment of a two part series, Justin M. Jacobson addresses additional clauses artists and musicians should be aware of in live performance agreements, such as those surrounding per diems, tech riders, and merchandise. _______________________________ Guest post by Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. from the TuneCore Blog [Editors Note:…
Shovels And Rope Talk Running Their Own Festival [INTERVIEW]
In this interview NoiseTrade sat down with indie-folk duo Shovels and Rope to discuss the own managed and curated festival, High Water, a year after its initial launch, as well as what they’ve learned throughout the process, and what we can expect from the festival in the future. _______________________ Guest…
Gigroad: Airbnb For Booking Shows
Mark Mckelvie from Gigroad joins co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Gigroad is like an Airbnb for concerts, connecting artists with fans and places to play. Venues on Gigroad may be professional, but they may also be just about anywhere, which enables artists and…
Music Cities: State Of The Union
In this piece Shain Shapiro catches us up on the the state of music cities, a somewhat nebulous term which came about as a term to recognize the cultural role of music in cities. Here he looks at what the Music Cities are doing right, what needs to improve, and…
European Music Managers Alliance Launches
A pan-EU music manager’s body, the European Music Manager Alliance (EMMA), waslaunched in London earlier this week. Chaired by Stevie Wonder manager Keith Harris, it is aimed at giving artist reps a stronger voice in decisions that shape the global music industry. EMMA brings together music manager organisations from the…