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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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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 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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Live Music News: GigSalad, Lightroom, new boards @ MVT, LIVE

GigSalad, the online booking platform for event talent, has paid out more than $31.8M to performers in the last 18 months. GigSalad connects private and corporate events with musicians, speakers, performers and bartenders.

Bruce Houghton on 07/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Breaking Sound, StrmMusic expand Artist Showcases to 100 cities

Emerging artist series Breaking Sound will expand artists showcases into the US and is partnering with global artist accelerator StrmMusic.

Bruce Houghton on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Proven Strategies to Sell More Tickets To Your Next Live Show

Struggling to fill the room? Here are seven proven strategies to sell more tickets to your next live show. While it’s written from the artist’s point of view, the strategies work for venues, promoters and festivals too.

Alana Bonilla on 07/17/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Book A Small Music Venue [VIDEO]

Small music venues are where musicians first hone their craft and connect with an audience. But despite their key role on the music ecosystem, booking a small venue is hard. This video and the accompanying materials offer a free crash course in how to book a small music venue.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Marathon Live, ROSTR and More

In the latest live music industry news, Mark Dinerstein and JPB Partners have purchased Nashville music venue and promoter Marathon Live from founder Josh Billue. Dinerstein is the new CEO and Billue will serve as CDO.

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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