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Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms

Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms

The live music business might be the most jargon heavy corner of the music industry. Dynamic pricing, backend deals, ticketing reforms, holdbacks, all-in ticketing are all in the headlines, but not everyone understands them.

Bruce Houghton on 11/21/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation Moves to Dismiss DOJ Antitrust Case: What Artists, Venues & Fans Should Know

Live Nation has filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York asking it to dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and a coalition of states.

Bruce Houghton on 11/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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2025 high notes announcement, upcoming music industry insights, and digital trends for artists and creators.

Artists: Just 10 Days Left to Prep Profiles for Bandsintown’s 2025 High Notes

Artists have until November 30, 2025 to finish updating the info on their Bandsintown profiles to be included in the 2025 High Notes recap.

Jeremy Young on 11/20/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Comebacks and Reunions: Nostalgia Takes the Stage in 2026

The Guess Who is finally reuniting for an all-Canadian tour in 2026, but that’s not the only big ticket get-together involving some of our more familiar acts…

Jeremy Young on 11/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK bans ticket resales for profit, is the US next?

The UK bans ticket resale tickets for profit following a letter from Dua Lipa, Coldplay, The Cure, Radiohead and others. Is the US next?

Bruce Houghton on 11/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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When Gatekeeping and “Culture Preservation” Clash in Electronic Music

A veteran DJ explains why protecting our scene’s core values is not elitism, but a vital act to save the soul of the dance floor.

Jeremy Young on 11/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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2025 high notes announcement, upcoming music industry insights, and digital trends for artists and creators.

Bandsintown’s 2025 High Notes Is Coming — Artists, Prep Your Profile!

Bandsintown’s exclusive trending High Notes recap is back for 2025. It’s an annual profile of live music both personal and global. Stay tuned!

Jeremy Young on 11/10/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The Volume of Canceled Gigs Grows Louder Than Ever

With Morrissey and Benson Boone’s recent cancellations due to exhaustion and vocal strain respectively, a growing concern in the music industry around how much is too much…

Jeremy Young on 11/04/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Nation and Ticketmaster Lawsuits: Tracking The Legal Battles

Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing increased scrutiny and multiple lawsuits that could reshape concert ticketing and the entire live music industry in 2026.

Bruce Houghton on 11/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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10 Conferences That Should Be on Every Artist’s Calendar in Early 2026

This post collects information on top 10 music conferences for the first half of 2026 — and how and when to apply.

Jeremy Young on 11/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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LA Hosts 3 Major Music Industry Conferences This Week

This week three major music industry conferences are coming to greater Los Angeles. Explore highlights of the Music Managers Forum-US LA Summit, Billboard Live and Music Tectonics. Plus read on to learn a common thread (other than AI…) running through all three.

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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