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Mark Williamson: Trends driving the Music Business in 2025

We asked a select group of our favorite pros to help identify the music business trends that will drive the industry in 2025. Mark Williamson, the founder and CEO of live music industry trade Rostr, offers four trends that he sees from his unique vantage point.

Bruce Houghton on 12/30/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians

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Major Music Legislation pulled from final Federal Funding Bill

Three major pieces of music related legislation were pulled from the bill which passed Congress Friday and was signed by President Biden to fund the US government.

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)

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How musicians can thrive in 2025: Bruce Houghton on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Bruce Houghton joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast to discuss what’s ahead for the music industry and how musicians can thrive in 2025. LISTEN & WATCH HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 12/24/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Ticketing in turmoil as Congress, Live Nation send mixed messages

From Taylor Swift to Oasis, concert ticketing was the focus of more media attention in 2024 than ever. But as the year ends, failed efforts to enact meaningful change by Congress, industry trade groups and the nation’s largest live music company have left concert ticketing in turmoil.

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Live Nation, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, NIVA

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Music Execs share Advice for the Next Generation

Top music execs share advice for the industry’s next generation with popular music business pundit and podcaster Warner Bailey of Assistants vs Agents.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: Bandsintown, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Stop the TICKET Act before it’s too late: FixTheTix Call To Action!

There is new movement in Congress to pass devastating ticket legislation as part of a year-end Continuing Resolution (CR) and the FixTheTix coalition has issued an urgent call to action to stop the Ticket Act before its too late.

Bruce Houghton on 12/17/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: FixTheTix, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, TICKET Act

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Free Touring for Musicians course from Berklee and Coursera

How to Start A Band and Play Live

Everybody starts somewhere… This guide walks you through the essential steps to get a group together and pointed toward success.

Alana Bonilla on 12/16/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Live Music Society shares impact of $1M in funding for small venues

The Live Music Society awarded $1 million in Music In Actions Grants to 58 small US music venues in 2024. As they prepare to open a new round of Music in Action grant applications, the non-profit shared some of the most transformative and impactful projects that this year’s grants made possible.

Bruce Houghton on 12/13/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music grants, music industry, musician, musicians

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