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Band Shirt Day

This Friday is Band Shirt Day: How your band can get involved in this international promotion

This Friday is Band Shirt Day and it’s not too late for very musician with merch to sign up and participate.

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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new NITO Board

New NITO Board: A Strong Voice for Independent Live Music

NITO has a new Board Of Directors. Each year an election is held for a two-year term for 50% of the seats on the The National Independent Talent Organization Board.

Bruce Houghton on 09/13/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How to Start A Band and Play Live

How to build a profitable live career with Berklee Touring 101 online course

Learn how to profit on tour. The Berklee College of Music’s online division offers Touring 101 to help musicians learn the basics of what for most will generate 80% of their revenue – live touring.

Bruce Houghton on 09/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Band Shirt Day

Band Shirt Day 2024 is coming. Sign up now!

Band Shirt Day 2024 is next Friday, September 20. Every musician with merch should sign up now to participate. Band Shirt Day is a single day global fundraising initiative where. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)
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5 easy ways to improve your Singer/Songwriter Performance Skills

Transform your show performance skills with these five easy tips that most singer/songwriters overlook. Larry Butler unlocks the secrets to captivating any audience and making every performances unforgettable.

Alana Bonilla on 09/11/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Independent venues NIVA Bandsintown

NIVA and Bandsintown partner to support ‘Live Independent’ venues

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and leading live music discovery platform Bandsintown have partnered to launch Live Independent.

Bruce Houghton on 09/10/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (3)
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AllTrack challenges PROs

AllTrack challenges PROs BMI, ASCAP & SESAC, adds new cost for venues

US performing rights organization AllTrack was launched as an alternative to BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC. Now, the new PRO has obtained membership in CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers.

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Yelp drops TicketNetwork after NIVA exposes fake, overpriced ticket sales

UPDATE: After The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) called on Yelp to stop sending users to an affiliated site selling fake tickets and inflating prices, the recommendation site eliminated the offending links. But the war of words between NIVA and offending ticket reseller TicketNetwork has just begun.

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2024 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Chappell Roan manager Nick Bobetsky

Chappell Roan manager Nick Bobetsky: An Interview

Chappell Roan manager Nick Bobetsky offers insights into his career, from starting to managing top artists. He shares his most significant risks, upcoming projects, and advice for aspiring managers and artists.

Alana Bonilla on 08/28/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Financial Strategies for Touring Musicians

Essential Financial Strategies for Touring Musicians

Income from live performances has become less reliable, but there are financial strategies for touring musicians that help turn a road trip into a profitable success. Avoid common pitfalls and learn how to maximize your earnings while on the road.

Alana Bonilla on 08/28/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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