Organizers of the purportedly swanky, yet failed Fyre Festival are facing increasing legal challenges as the number of lawsuits they are facing over the scuttled event expand to six. ____________________________________ The six lawsuits against the failed Fyre Festival include a $100 million class-action suit filed by celebrity attorney Mark Geragos,…
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Americana Music Awards Names 2017 Nominees [FULL LIST]
Nominees for the Americana Music Association’s 16th Honors & Awards were announced Tuesday at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. The Milk Carton Kids’ Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan hosted alongside performances by Jason Isbell, Jerry Douglas and Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. _________________________________________ This year’s Americana Music…
4 Things All Artists Should Do At Every Live Show
As a performing musician, some pitfalls are easier to fall into than others, but are still important to avoid. Here we look at four easily developed performance habits that will help foster long-term success and make a positive impression on both pre-existing and potential fans. _____________________________ Guest post by Dan…
LAST DAY: Get $20 Tickets To 1000+ Live Nation Concerts [FULL LIST]
Today is the last day to take advantage of the 1 million $20 tickets Live Nation has made available to hundreds of major summer concerts. No additional ticketing fees will be added. ___________________________________ Live Nation has launched their "Kickoff to Summer Ticket Promotion" by making over one million tickets available…
US Entertainment Firm Milks Croatian Promoter w/ Trademark Rights It May Not Own
Although trademark bullying is certainly an all too common occurrence, the bully in question typically owns the trademark it’s swinging around, although this may not be the case with World Wide Entertainment Group Inc., something which has led to a lawsuit from a Croation festival promoter which World Wide was…
Live Nation Stock Jumps 8% On Strong Earnings Report
Live Nation stock was up by as much as 10% mid-day on Friday after a strong earnings report. It closed the day Friday up 8.27% to $34.55. The concert giant reported $1.4 billion in revenue, up 17% vs 2016. Adjusted operating income improved over last year to $92 million for…
Led Zeppelin Reunion? 3 Words From Robert Plant Break Internet
Could it be true? Is Led Zeppelin finally reuniting. Many in the industry have tried to make it happen, including offering huge paydays, all to no avail. But three words from Rob Plant published on his web site have sparked new hopes that the band is getting back together. __________________________________…
Live Nation Reports Earnings Growth In Q1
Streaming is now driving revenue at record labels. But for artists, touring revenue remains the bright spot. So when concert giant Live Nation reports growth, everyone celebrates. _____________________________________ Live Nation Entertainment saw continued growth in both revenue and adjusted operating income during the first quarter of 2017. The company reported…
Appeal Fails In Lawsuit To Allow Managers To Book Gigs For The Bands They Represent
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a NCOPM (National Conference Of Personal Managers) lawsuit filed in 2012. That suit challenged the constitutionality of the California Talent Agencies Act which restricts a manager’s ability to book live dates for their artists. ________________________________________ While…
Getting Your Band Booked At Festivals
While the prospect of playing to a seething crowd of eager listener that many music festivals provide is certainly enticing to most musicians, landing these types of gigs is easier said than done. This article helps illuminate how to do it successfully. _________________________ In this recent piece of advice from…