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CashorTrade leads face value ticket resale revolution

While Trump and Congress are promising to end predatory concert ticketing, scrappy startup CashorTrade is already winning the war for the artists, promoters and 400,000 fans that use its platform for face value ticket resale.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks tick up Tuesday [UPDATED]

Most major live music stocks were on the rise mid-day Tuesday as the overall U.S. markets ticked upward.

Bruce Houghton on 04/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Sober Curiosity and Music Are Redefining Nightlife

Gen Z is changing how we socialize and redefining nightlife by embracing sober curiosity with music leading the way. With a focus on inclusivity and connection, nights out are becoming more about the people, the music, and the memories, not just what’s in your glass.

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News Roundup: Trump, Ticket Act & More

This week’s live music industry news roundup covers how Trump trade policies are impacting live music, a reintroduced TICKET Act, the most costly concerts of 2025, and more…

Alana Bonilla on 04/14/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Stocks Pre-Market Trading Monday

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 04/14/2025 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 (1)
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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 (3)
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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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