Chris Castle looks at how President Trump is taking on ticket scalpers with a new executive order that calls for all government BOTS Act enforcement. Could this finally stop bots from snatching up concert tickets and driving up prices?
Learn how to get music gigs. We share strategies that will help you book more shows, build a strong fanbase, and make a lasting impression on promoters and venues.
Our roundup of important live music news includes key updates on FKA twigs cancels dates, StubHub’s IPO, live music stocks, UK’s ticket resale ban, and more…
Last week 3.24 – 28.2025, live music stocks experienced varied performance while broader markets faced significant challenges influenced by inflation concerns and trade tensions.
In the latest live music industry news, Tomorrowland and Insomniac Events, two of electronic music’s top festival organizers, are joining forces for an EDM event series August 29-31 at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Where have all the garage bands gone, and what does it mean for the future of music? Find out why the traditional music scene is disappearing and how technology is reshaping the industry.
Bastille frontman Dan Smith is not the first artist to call out predatory ticket resellers. But he has done a particularly effective job of articulating how scalpers hurt artists and fans.
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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