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How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO]

Small music venues are where musicians first hone their craft and connect with an audience. But despite their key role on the music ecosystem, booking a small venue is hard. This video and the accompanying materials offer a free crash course in how to book a small music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Marathon Live, ROSTR and More

In the latest live music industry news, Mark Dinerstein and JPB Partners have purchased Nashville music venue and promoter Marathon Live from founder Josh Billue. Dinerstein is the new CEO and Billue will serve as CDO.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Good Music Marketing Strategies Beat Talent: 7 Hard Facts

You’ve poured your heart into your music, but the plays and followers aren’t coming – and there are reasons why. These 7 hard facts tell the truth of how good. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/15/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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For new artists SoundCloud still matters

SoundCloud has long positioned itself as an alternative to Spotify and other paid-upload streaming platforms. Today, especially in electronic and hip-hop, for new artists SoundCloud still matters. For new artists. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 07/15/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News: $1.7B Concord bond fund• Marathon Live • AI Music tags • 1M EcoRecords • LyricFind vs Musixmatch • More

MONDAY 7.15.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Concert ticket prices increased 80.5% in 3 years, 4X inflation

Concert tickets prices increased 80.5% since 2021 according to a new study. Since 1996,  concert prices ballooned 428.7% from just $25.81 to $136.46.

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)
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HITS Act becomes law in a Big Win For Independent Artists

As the HITS Act becomes law, independent artists and labels get a major new tax break on recording expenses. This is be a financial game-changer for anyone making music outside the major label system.

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: OVG, Live Nation, NIVA, SVOG & PROs

Last week in live music industry news Oak View Group agreed to DoJ cooperation, NIVA called for a Live Nation breakup, the concert giant proposed a 20% cap on ticket resales and more.

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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New policy points to YouTube AI Content Crackdown, Or Does It?

A YouTube AI content crackdown appear to have started with a major update to its content rules starting July 15. But with Google promoting its own AI tools for creators, is this move more about owning the AI wave?

Alana Bonilla on 07/14/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: UMG on AI, Music Deals & More

Episode 258 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.

Bruce Houghton on 07/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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