The battle between Live Nation and AEG has escalated with a New York Times report that the Department of Justice is probing whether Live Nation strong-arms its clients into using Ticketmaster. AEG has reportedly told the DOJ that venues it manages in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Louisville…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Live Music Leads To A Longer Life [STUDY]
A study commissioned by European mobile phone service company O2 has concluded that attending live music once a week can increase a life span by nine years. ______________________________________ O2, aka the leading owner-operator of music venues in the United Kingdom, commissioned the study by Patrick Fagan, an expert in behavioral…
How To Set The Right Concert, Event Ticket Price
While it may be difficult to price your event in way that works for everyone and will channel a river of gold into your pocket, there are several commonly held beliefs regarding ticket pricing that simply aren’t true, and finding a price that’s at least close to ideal is well…
Beatport To Add DJ Subscriptions, Music Lockers
Beatport CEO Robb McDaniels revealed that the company plans to make life a little easier for professional DJs with the help of the cloud. In an interview with MusicWeek, McDaniels talked about the digital download service’s plans to to add a subscription service for its professional DJ audience in the…
5 Common Mistakes Made By Emerging Bands
While making mistakes is an integral part of growing as an artist, that doesn’t mean that avoiding certain pitfalls whenever possible isn’t a good idea. Here we look at five mistakes frequently made by emerging bands and artists. _________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo from the ReverbNation Blog Part of…
FREE Webinar: How To Create An Effective Music EPK
Whether you’re a singer-songwriter, a DJ or in a band, one of the most important tools in any promo toolkit is the electronic press kit. A great EPK is a gateway to press, reviews and more shows. So, we’re proud to help sponsor a free webinar produced by the great…
Two Music Companies Named To Linkedin 50 Best Workplaces
Two music companies were named to the 2018 LinkedIn Top Companies which represent where professionals most want to work in the U.S. based on the actions of LinkedIn’s 546 million users. Amazon, Google parent Alphabet and Facebook (prior to this week’s data scandal), were the top three place to work…
Two Music Companies Named To Linkedin 50 Best Workplaces
Two music companies were named to the 2018 LinkedIn Top Companies which represent where professionals most want to work in the U.S. based on the actions of LinkedIn’s 546 million users. Amazon, Google parent Alphabet and Facebook (prior to this week’s data scandal), were the top three place to work…
Guide To Getting A Summer Festival Gig
With summer on its way, that means festival season is almost upon us, and bands and artists are looking to land coveted spots at this year’s biggest outdoor parties. Here we look at how to get these gigs, or least the next best thing. _________________________ Guest post by Brian Jenkins…
Tax Change Could Kill Corporate Gigs For Musicians
A crackdown by Congress on tax loopholes may have a far-reaching impact for the entertainment industry as corporate America is forced to take a hard look at how much they spend at live entertainment venues around the country. One of the changes in the latest revision to the U.S. tax…