While the music industry has undergone a massive transformation over the past decades, music itself remains an incredibly powerful tool capable of sparking intense emotion in the consumer. Here, Ellisa Sun shares seven inspiring musical quotes by artists from the last hundred years, and why they resonate with her so…
Category archives: Live & Touring
5 Tips For Working With Touring Bands, Artists
Every artist and every venue is different, but when it comes to the two parties working together, there are some practices that are pretty much universally a good idea for making sure things going smoothly between the host and artist performing. ____________________________ In this most recent post to MusicThinkTank, Owen…
Indie Concert, Festival Promoter SGE Files Bankruptcy
Synergy Global Entertainment, a concert and festival promoter founded by John Reese behind such events as the Lost Lands festival, Rockstar Energy Disrupt, and Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Legal filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in California’s Central District reveal that the company owes…
How To Pull In More Money At Your Merch Table
In addition to acting as an important representation of your band, the merch table is also an important source of income for any touring artist, so maximizing your earning potential there is key. Here we look at ten ideas for increasing your take. ___________________________ Guest post by Randy Chertkow and…
LiveStyle CEO Steps Down As Parial Asset Sale Begins
Randy Phillips is stepping down as CEO at EDM concert promoter LiveStyle to serve as a consultant while the company seeks to sell more of its assets. Phillips told Billboard that his exit was planned after the company stabilized following its exit from bankruptcy reorganization. Originally formed as SFX Entertainment…
Tour Diary: What I Learned On the Road w/ Heavyweights Of Metal, Mushroomhead
In this piece, Gideon Waxman recounts his recent experience doing a run of shows with his band Familiar Spirits in support of heavy metal band Mushroomhead, recounting what he took away from the experience and what other young bands can do to capture these career-opening opportunities. _______________________________ Guest post by…
QUICK HITS: BMG • Parlaphone • PJ Loughran • Marathon Music • ALIBI • Emporium
BMG has promoted label veteran Andreas Katsambas to the newly created role of EVP, Latin America, and Canada as part of international expansion. Currently, 50% of BMG’s revenues come from the US, but the company is looking further afield as overseas markets become increasingly important in the era of digital…
A2IM, RIAA, MAC Join To Fight AB5 Bill That Would Kill Indie Music In California
A new California law set to go into effect on September 13th would have dire consequences for the independent and .d.i.y music community unless lawmakers add an exemption. Executives at the A2IM, RIAA and Music Artists Coalition have banded together to pen an open letter that demands action. California has…
Tinder, Live Nation Hookup: Swipe Right For Tickets
Live Nation is partnering with the wildly popular hookup app Tinder to give people something to do on their first date by offering Tinder users $30 all-in tickets for 12 concert tours across the U.S. with artists that range from Meek Mill to The Chainsmokers. To access the discounted tickets,…
Creative Ways To Strengthen Your Band’s Image, Brand
While most musicians dream of achieving some level of success, the majority of artists aren’t lucky enough to also be natural entrepreneurs. Still, if you can’t cultivate an interesting enough image to attract new fans, chances are you won’t have much of a career in the music business. Here we…