In this week’s live music industry news roundup, we have updates on NIVA’s battle with Live Nation, signs of a ticket sales slowdown, Live Music Society grants for small venues, the many layers of fandom, and more…
The leadership of NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) travelled to Portland, Maine last week to stand with local venue owners in opposition to a proposed 3,300 capacity Live Nation venue.
Booking live shows matter more than ever before. Social media may spark attention, but it’s live shows that build real and lasting fans. Learn why performing gigs in the right rooms is still the most powerful move an indie artist can make.
SXSW PanelPicker voting is live! Every year we collab with the smart team at Rock Paper Scissors to find the best panel, presentation and pop-up proposals (I dare you to say that fast three times…) and put them together in our Guide to SXSW 2026 PanelPicker Voting.
Reports from Madison Square Garden Entertainment, two major ticket resellers and the National Independent Venue Association point to a slowdown in concerts and ticket sales. That view stands in stark contrast to Live Nation’s recent stellar report investors.
Applications for 2025 Live Music Society Toolbox Grants are opened for small U.S. independent music venues and listening rooms. LMS has distributed $4.8 million in funding to small non-profit and for-profit venues since launching in 2020.
SXSW 2026 PanelPicker voting is officially open through August 24 and everyone is eligible to vote. Included in the proposals are two Hypebot favorites.
Fandom goes far beyond simply being a label or identity, it’s an ongoing journey fueled by active participation and deep connection. Learn why true fans invest time and passion beyond consumption and how layers of fandom redefine what it means to be a fan in the digital age.
Live Nation reported as strong Q2 on Thursday. Here is a recap of how it and major live music stocks performed during the week ending Friday, August 8, 2025, along with a comparison to the broader stock market.
A study by “data-analytics firm” Automatiq for self-proclaimed “consumer advocacy group” Protest Ticket Rights claims that fans saved $414 million last year. They saved this amount by buying tickets on resale marketplaces.
Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC collect fees from venues that play live or recorded music and distribute them to Artists. Learn how to report setlists to PROs and increase your chances of getting your share.
With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
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