Amplify’s David Brooks explores the idea of selling out in 2018, what it means for independent promoters, and whether or not they can maintain their credibility after being acquired by Live Nation. _________________________ Guest post by Dave Brooks of Amplify One of my favorite movies growing up was SLC Punk,…
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Concert Crowd-Funding Platform Weeshing Launches In US
Several startups have tried to launch crowdfunding concert services in the U.S. and failed to gain traction. But Weeshing, which has already found success in South and Central America and attracted $9 million in funding, has just entered the American market. _________________________________________ Weeshing, a concert crowdfunding platform that’s found ample…
How To Use Word-Of-Mouth To Drive Music, Ticket Sales
As consumers become increasingly bombarded with advertising, that advertising gets increasingly easier to ignore, meaning bands and artists need to seek new (or in some cases old) ways of promoting their event. Thanks to the rise of social media, word-of-mouth promotion is seeing something of a resurgence. _________________________ Guest post…
Sub-Pop Records Announces Free 30th Anniversary Event
Legendary alt-rock, pop and punk record label Sub-Pop announced that they are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a free live music festival. Dubbed SPF30, the free event will be held on August 11th, 2018 at Alki Beach in West Seattle. While some details about the event, including the lineup, are…
Bot Co. Says It Benefits Ticketmaster, TM Says Hell No
Connecticut-based Prestige Entertainment, a ticketing company that uses bots to snag ducats to shows like Broadway’s “Hamilton,” claimed in court that it benefits Ticketmaster and consumers with its service – a statement that Ticketmaster blasted. TM filed a complaint against Prestige, which Prestige asked to be dismissed. In the dismissal,…
2017: A Bumper Year For Live Music
While recorded music has seen something of a rebound thanks to the popularity of streaming, it’s not the only segment of the music industry seeing a boost, as live entertainment continues to become a bigger and bigger part of the entertainment for both artists and fans. ________________________________ Guest post by…
Live Nation, Songkick Settle Lawsuit For $110 Million
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary have agreed to pay a reported $110 million for the remaining assets of Songkick, ending a longstanding lawsuit between the two companies. Last year, Warner Music Group acquired the Songkick name and portion of the technology dedicated to concert discovery. Live Nation has now…
10 Gigging Mishaps To Avoid
More so than in most jobs, there’s a lot that can go wrong when it comes to gigging out, whether it’s a broken guitar string or a hijacked van, we here look at ten common gig issues to keep an eye out for. _______________________ In this recent post to MusicThinkTank,…
Live Nation Acquires Majority Stake In Indie Promoter Frank Productions
Live Nation Entertainment has acquired a majority interest in Frank Productions, one of the largest independent concert promoters left in the United States. Frank will continue to operate its network of concert promotion companies and venues, and will join forces with Live Nation on tours. Live Nation says that all…
Virtual Reality And Beyond: The Future Of Music Experiences
As virtual reality technology continues to grow and develop, becoming increasingly accessible to consumers, its convergence with music is creating a number of exciting opportunities in the industry. _________________________ Guest post by Jen Sako of The Music Development Agency Virtual Reality is bringing us exciting, new technology and the way…