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Motel 6 offers muisician discounts

Motel 6 offers Musician Discounts, launches Songwriting Contest

Staying at a Motel 6 has long been a right of passage for musicians trying to save money on tour. Now Motel 6 offers musician discounts and launched a songwriting contest.

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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future of live touring

Future of Live Touring: Smart Technology and Eco-Friendly Innovations

Explore the future of touring. Recent advancements to technology and sustainability are changing global touring with things like smart systems and advanced lighting helping to reduce the industry’s environmental impact.

Alana Bonilla on 09/23/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Lyte bankruptcy

Lyte is still offline: Latest Updates and Impact on Ticketing

UPDATED: Ticketing company Lyte shut down suddenly late last week. Now Lyte is seeking a buyer as polarizing founder Ant Taylor, former employees, and affected promoters and fans offer a clearer picture of the closer despite $53 million in funding.

Bruce Houghton on 09/20/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (20)
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ticket scalper complaint

NITO indie agents, managers take ticket scalper complaint to Feds

The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has filed a formal ticket scalper complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging widespread violations of the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act.

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Imagine Dragons livestream

Imagine Dragons livestream to benefit Tyler Robinson Foundation Friday

The Tyler Robinson Foundation and Bandsintown are hosting a special Imagine Dragons livestream performance from Los Vegas tomorrow Friday, September 20th at 9:30 PM PT/12:30 AM ET.

Bruce Houghton on 09/19/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Lyte bankruptcy

Lyte Seeks a Buyer as Founder, Former Employees Speak Out

Ticketing company Lyte shut down suddenly late last week. Now Lyte seeks a buyer as founder Ant Taylor, former employees, and affected promoters and fans are offering a clearer picture of the closer despite $53 million in funding.

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Band Shirt Day

This Friday is Band Shirt Day: How your band can get involved in this international promotion

This Friday is Band Shirt Day and it’s not too late for very musician with merch to sign up and participate.

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NITO Board ticket

New NITO Board: A Strong Voice for Independent Live Music

NITO has a new Board Of Directors. Each year an election is held for a two-year term for 50% of the seats on the The National Independent Talent Organization Board.

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

How to build a profitable live career with Berklee Touring 101 online course

Learn how to profit on tour. The Berklee College of Music’s online division offers Touring 101 to help musicians learn the basics of what for most will generate 80% of their revenue – live touring.

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Band Shirt Day

Band Shirt Day 2024 is coming. Sign up now!

Band Shirt Day 2024 is next Friday, September 20. Every musician with merch should sign up now to participate. Band Shirt Day is a single day global fundraising initiative where. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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