While attending live shows is typically done as a group activity, Amaya Garcia here explains the rewarding and cathartic experience to be had as a solo concert attendee. _____________________________ Guest post by Amaya Garcia of CASH Music I would be lying if I told you I remember the exact moment…
Category archives: Live & Touring
5 Techniques For Selling More Concert Tickets in 2018
With competition in the live music industry now fiercer than ever before, and ticket sales up appreciably since 2016, artists are eager to get a piece of the live music pie. Here we look at some simple yet effective strategies for bumping up your ticket sales in 2016. ___________________________ Guest…
5 Tools, Tips For Dodging Artist Burnout
As an entrepreneuring DIY artist, your career is going require massive amounts of time and energy, meaning this risk for burnout is incredibly high. Here we look at some tips for how to avoid burnout and the negative effect it has on your creative output. _______________________ Guest post by Kodi…
C3 Adds LA, London Offices, Major Artists and Managers
C3 Management has announced a major expansion. The company built by the “three Charlies” now has new offices in Los Angeles and London, three new managers and several significant additions to its client roster. The team of Simon White, Matt Sadie and Chris Gentry have joined the management company, bringing…
C3 Adds LA, London Offices, Major Artists and Managers
C3 Management has announced a major expansion. The company built by the “three Charlies” now has new offices in Los Angeles and London, three new managers and several significant additions to its client roster. The team of Simon White, Matt Sadie and Chris Gentry have joined the management company, bringing…
Ireland Pledges Ban On For-Profit Concert Ticket Resale
The frustration faced by concert goers after seeing tickets to their favorite band snatched up by a secondary seller is by now commonplace, but could soon be a thing of the past in Ireland where a new bill has been put in motion which would ban such for-profit sales. _____________________________…
Travel Site Expedia Launches Ticket Marketplace
Expedia, the popular travel booking website, is expanding their offerings with the launch of Event Tickets, a secondary ticket service for sports, concerts and other live events. “We know travelers are looking for unique and authentic experiences while in-destination,” says Expedia Local Expert Vice President, Jen O’Twomney. “They want to…
How To Have A Successful SXSW 2018
Love it or loath it, SXSW is an important time for the music industry and those involved with it, presenting a vast wealth of opportunities for growing your brand, networking, and also enjoying the show. With so many options, we here assist in how best to break down your time…
$58.8M Later Ticketer Razorgator Joins Startup Deadpool
Online ticket marketplace Razorgator laid off the staff at its Marina del Rey headquarters and locked the doors yesterday. No ticket inventory is available on its site. The startup has hired David M. Johnson of financial advisory firm Sherwood Partners to assist with the “formal insolvency process.” Founded in 2005,…
Canada Rejects Support For Struggling Indie Musicians
Canada’s beleaguered independent music sector failed to get the funding support it sought this week, as Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a federal budget that charts a course for the ruling Liberal Party as it prepares for the 2019 election. The Canadian Independent Music Industry (CIMA) had recommended that…