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Live Music Stocks Lag Market Rally: Weekly Recap 4.7–11.25

This past week, U.S. equity markets rebounded sharply from recent volatility, driven by easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports. But, live music and entertainment stocks underperformed relative to the broader market.​

Bruce Houghton on 04/11/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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He tours the world but can’t make a living as a musician

The vocalist for international touring metal band Thy Art Is Murder is leaving the band because he can’t making a living as a musician.

Bruce Houghton on 04/11/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Trump Policies, Trade Wars and Tariffs impact Live Music

President Trump’s policies, trade wars and tariffs impact live music and the live music industry.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation supports TICKET Act, Independents Do Not

Live Nation has thrown its weight behind the TICKET Act, a bill that in its current form leading independent live music trade groups say will not fix ticket the current ticket resale system.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Stocks fall Thursday

Live music stocks appeared poised to give up some of Wednesday’s gains based on pre-market trading Thursday with all four major live music stocks down.

Bruce Houghton on 04/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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DC eyes 10% Ticket Resale Cap and Spec Ban

Washington DC Council member Charles Allen backed by a coalition of local venues, artists, and national independent music organizations has announced strong legislation targeting secondary ticketing platforms like StubHub, Vivid Seats, TicketNetwork, Ticket Center and SeatGeek.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Congress advances TICKET Act without important changes

The House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously approved the TICKET Act Tuesday, sending it to the full U.S. House for consideration. But some music industry trade groups say the bill does not go nearly far enough.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks: Wednesday Mid-day Update

Live music stocks were beating the markets mid-day Wednesday as the broader indexes wavered after China and the EU announced aggressive reciprocal tariffs.

Bruce Houghton on 04/09/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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LIVE TRUST MUSIC FESTIVALS Mixed 2025 for Live Music

Music Festivals to apply to play in 2025

Check out the top music festivals to apply to play in 2025. These festivals take open submissions.

Alana Bonilla on 04/08/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FKA Twigs cancels US tour, Coachella due to Visa problems

FKA Twigs cancels US tour including a Coachella appearance due to Visa problems.

Alana Bonilla on 04/08/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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