The House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously approved the TICKET Act Tuesday, sending it to the full U.S. House for consideration. But some music industry trade groups say the bill does not go nearly far enough.
Live music stocks were beating the markets mid-day Wednesday as the broader indexes wavered after China and the EU announced aggressive reciprocal tariffs.
UPDATE: Monday was a volatile day for the stock market as investors continue to react to concerns surrounding potential tariff escalations. Here’s a look at how key live music stocks fared vs. the overall market as well as during the pre-market Tuesday.
In this Live Music Industry New Roundup, we dive into the shifts in ticketing regulations, the evolution of garage bands, the impact of a new executive order, and more…
Event booking platform GigSalad booked live gigs worth $113 million for a diverse array of 110,000 musicians and other entertainers since launching in 2007.
The Music Sustainability Summit 2025 has been announced for Wednesday, April 16, in Los Angeles. The summit, organized by the Music Sustainability Alliance, was rescheduled from February because of the LA fires.
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