Music Biz Weekly Podcast co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert have discussed plans to market and promote an album or tour. But, do you have a plan for when your tour ends or your album has run it’s course? It begins with removing messaging that is promoting something that is…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Some Taylor Swift Fans Experience Sticker Shock Over Tour Tickets
When tickets for Taylor Swift’s tour went on sale via Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan pre-sale program, the complexity of the system and the high ticket prices have pushed some would-be concertgoers out. Swift employed Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program in an effort to stave off ticket scalpers, but the program requires fans…
As President Trump Toys With Mideast Peace, Palestine’s Musicians Fight To Be Heard
[UPDATED] News that President Trump had recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel sent shock waves through the region. For a growing group of musicians and music industry professionals, it was another reminder of how difficult it will be to attain their goal – exporting Palestinian music and culture on…
Bandsintown Launches "Big Break" Emerging Artists Program with FOXTRAX, Minke, Pit and SISTERS.
We wrote about Bandsintown’s "Big Break" emerging artists program back in October and now it has gone live with for inaugural artists: LA rockers FOXTRAX, London singer-songwriter Minke, Vancouver’s Peach Pit and Seattle duo SISTERS, and the promise of more acts to follow. Acts on Bandsintown that who have grown…
Running A Successful Music Hall
Running a music venue can be one of the most exciting jobs in the industry, providing opportunities to see fantastic shows and meet some of your favorite artists. That said, it also requires a great deal of skill and wherewith-all to do successfully. ________________________ In this recent posting to MusicThinkTank,…
Manchester Concert Bombing Could Have Been Averted [Report]
The deadly bombing attack that killed 22 people following an Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena last May might have been prevented if British security services had handled differently according to an independent review. The review, by lawyer David Anderson acting on orders by Home Secretary Amber Rudd, determined that Manchester…
Why Most Bands Don’t Get The Gig, How To Fix It
Trying to successfully book a gig can be a frustrating process for a lot of musicians, and is one the greatest challenges of building a successful career in the music industry. Here we look at how booking used to work, how it works now, and how you can be better…
How To Monetize Your Live Shows Using VNUE and Set.fm
This week on Hypebot’s Music Biz Weekly podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined by Zach Bair from VNUE to learn how – with virtually no upfront costs – artists of any size can monetize their live shows and please their fans using VNUE and SET.FM. Related articles…
Etiquette For Opening Bands
As an opening band, how you conduct yourself can make all the difference in either spurring your career upward, or dashing your hopes for music industry success entirely. Here we look some essential etiquette tips for opening bands on the road. __________________________ Guest post by Rich Nardo of the TuneCore…
10 Tips For Benefit Concerts: You’re Nuts For Doing It, But Do It Anyway
With the holiday season in full swing, many are working to combat some of the Holiday’s more consumerism leaning elements through their support of charities and benefits. Here Jason Gross recounts some the challenges associated with organizing a benefit show, and offers some tips for those looking to do good…