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In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of The Grog Shop

In The Trenches with Rachel Hunt of indie music venue Grog Shop

Rachel Hunt is the Marketing Director for independent Cleveland music venues Grog Shop and B-Side Lounge. Her love of music runs deep including a 16 years-and-counting as a non-comm radio DJ. Hunt shares her story as well as what’s working in her daily battle to help fans discover new artists and sell more tickets.

Bruce Houghton on 07/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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2% of Spotify Listeners by Concert Tickets 50%

2% of Spotify listeners buy 50% of concert tickets

Spotify dropped some stats and advice on nurturing streaming Super Listeners last week. With the data comes a surprising takeaway on the importance of an artist’s most active fans, particularly when it comes to selling tickets to live shows.

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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FTC Ticketmaster Live Nation scalpers BOTS spec tickets

FTC goes after Ticket Scalpers, seeks Tens of Millions in Damages

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against ticket resellers for violation of the BOTS Act seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Book More Live Shows with these Bandsintown Hacks

Book More Live Shows with these Bandsintown Hacks

In addition to being the top global destination to discover and market live concerts, Bandsintown can also be used by artists, managers and agents to book more live shows.

Bruce Houghton on 07/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Top 5 Best Selling Merch for Musicians

Thinking about selling merch but not sure where to start? Learn the best selling merch for musicians. They are easy to launch, customizable, and perfect for musicians at any stage.

Alana Bonilla on 07/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music News: VenuesNow, Eurosonic, Outside Lands & More

In the latest live music news, the initial schedule for the VenuesNow Conference 2025 has been released, Sessions will include booking trends, premium experiences, revenue generation, tech innovations, sustainability and more. 

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Create a tech rider

How To Create a Tech Rider and Stage Plot: Use This Free Tool

A clear and concise tech rider is key to setting up every live music show for success. Learn how to create a tech rider and stage plot and download it free.

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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setmixer live recordings app

Setmixer live recordings offer new Income for Artists & Venues

Setmixer has built and launched a platform that, once installed in a music venue, delivers quality live recordings for sale to fans within 12 hours.

Bruce Houghton on 07/22/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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15 Ways to Make Money From Live Shows

Most musicians focus on ticket sales, but that’s just the start. These 15 ideas show how to make money from live shows while also connecting with fans.

Alana Bonilla on 07/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Is playing live worth it? Two questions help decide

Is playing live worth it? It’s harder than ever to perform live and tour profitably. The reasons are many, but the main culprits are rising costs and increased competition.

Bruce Houghton on 07/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Oak View, Ticket Prices, More

Listen up to the week’s top live music industry news from Oak View investigations and their implications for Live Nation to selling out gigs, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 07/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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