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Every US Venue That Was Awarded a Music in Action Grant in 2025

LMS’s Music in Action grants were set up to fund venues engaging with their local communities on a deeper level, and to support efforts to transform the role live music plays in society at large.

Jeremy Young on 01/14/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Clio Music Awards 2026 Winners Announced

Clio Music has named its 2026 winners. The awards recognize creative excellence in music marketing, brand/artist collaborations, and the use of music in advertising, film and trailers.

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2026 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Fans Can Support Musicians For Free

Most fans know that its not easy being a musician and want to help. But beyond the usual ways including buying tickets and merchandise, how can fans support musicians for free?

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The New Touring Reality: When Merch Becomes a Primary Buffer

Here’s how selling merchandise help offset the higher costs of touring and offer artists a flexible, dependable revenue stream in 2026.

Jeremy Young on 01/14/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Latest Music Business and Live Music Industry News

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates under the BUSINESS NEWS and LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 01/14/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bruno Mars Is Back on Tour in 2026 — a Timeline of His Iconic Live Performances

A seasoned performer at the top of his craft, Bruno Mars uses live performances to showcase the best of what he has to offer his listeners. Here are some of his most iconic on-stage moments.

Jeremy Young on 01/13/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Get Your Song to 1,000 Streams [Marketing Plan]

Artists, here’s a breakdown of exactly how to spend your time and budget to make the biggest impact, and get your track to 1k streams.

Jeremy Young on 01/13/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why Ticket Sales Aren’t Enough for Independent Music Venues Anymore – And What To Do About It

Independent music venues have found that in the modern live-music economy, ticketing has become much less reliable as a standalone revenue source.

Bruce Houghton on 01/13/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Stop Paying for Useless Music Promotion Metrics

Stop wasting money on vanity metrics like views and likes. This article explains how artists can drive real, measurable growth.

Jeremy Young on 01/13/2026 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Apple Music and Shazam report record growth

“Apple Music had its best year ever in 2025, breaking records across both listenership and new subscribers,” Apple said in a statement Monday. Strong Apple Music growth is indicative of its increasing popularity and market influence.

Bruce Houghton on 01/12/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Events Industry Calls on EU to Stop Predatory Ticket Resale + Why U.S. is paying attention

Europe’s live events industry is intensifying its push against ticket scalping. They are calling on regulators to take decisive action against what it describes as industrial-scale ticket resale abuse.

Bruce Houghton on 01/12/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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