Any lingering doubts as to whether concert giant Live Nation could turn its fractured global live event business into a profitable company were erased this week, as the company reported another round of solid financials for Q2 2017, with strong increases in both revenue and profit. ______________________________________________ Wall Street rewarded…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Calvin Harris Tops 10 Highest Paid DJs For Fifth Year
Calvin Harris is the worlds best paid DJ for the fifth year in a row; and while some of the names on the list are familiar the Top 10 does include some relatively new faces. The full World’s Highest Paid DJs 2017 list: ______________________________ World’s Highest Paid DJs 2017 1.Calvin…
Spinfire Brings Pay To Play To The DJ Booth
Pay to play – venues charging musicians for the "privilege" of performing live or radio stations charging for on air plays – has long been shunned by most in the new music industry. But thanks to the new app Spinfire, pay to play has found its way into the DJ…
Def Leppard Says Music Piracy Brings A Younger Audience To Its Shows
Given the numerous leg al altercations they’ve been enduring recently, it seems reasonable to suppose that Def Leppard would be upset about the piracy of their music, but apparently they’re celebrating an alleged silver lining of more young fans discovering their music and consequently showing up in droves for their…
Most Popular Artist In Each State
A new interesting batch of data from Business Insider has revealed what the most popular artist in each state is, at least as far as streams on Pandora on concerned. Admittedly this is just a snapshot of the usage of one streaming service, but the numbers are nonetheless fascinating. ___________________________…
Key Things To Watch Out For When Booking Your Next Tour
While securing dates quickly and early when booking a tour is important, it’s also important to avoid rushing things and making commitment which turn out later to be problematic. Here we look at some of the most important things to watch out for when booking your next tour. ____________________________ Guest…
5 Tips For Saving Money On Tour
Even if you’re not selling out stadiums every night, touring can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for an up and coming band. If done incorrectly, however, touring can result in a huge financial loss for the band in question. Here we look at 5 important ways to save…
5 Tips For Saving Money On Tour
Even if you’re not selling out stadiums every night, touring can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experience for an up and coming band. If done incorrectly, however, touring can result in a huge financial loss for the band in question. Here we look at 5 important ways to save…
Kanye West Takes Insurers To Court Over Tour Cancellation Claims
Kanye West has taken several insurance companies to court, accusing them of failing to pay out on almost $10 million in claims following the abrupt cancellation of the remainder of his tour in 2016. According to the New York Times, Kanye West’s touring company, Very Good Touring, filed the lawsuit…
Want To Book Better Shows? Go DIY, Stay True To Your Identity
Filling up a room can be one of hardest parts of growing a band, and far too often artists rely on venues or promoters to boost attendance at their shows, with poor results. Here we look at how adopting a DIY mentality can provide better results. _______________________ Guest post by…