Live & Ticketing

Concert Ticket Breakdown: Who Wins, Loses & Why It Matters

Have you wondered where your ticket dollars really go? Justin Kantor looks at the surprising concert ticket breakdown of costs, profits, and challenges faced by independent artists and venues.

Alana Bonilla on 03/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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you are not the star

Dear Music Business, You Are Not The Star

Are you a music manager, agent, tour manager, marketer, label staffer or part of a team working with a band or musician? If so, never forget this valuable lesson… you are not the star. You work for the star.

Bruce Houghton on 03/04/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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NIVA at SXSW

NIVA at SXSW: Live Independent Panel, Showcases & Day Party

The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will host an important Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists panel and two official parties at this year’s SXSW to amplify the essential role of the live. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: Eventim beats Live Nation • new IEBA exec • SoundCloud adds Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, Concert giant Eventim handily beat Live Nation in Europe in 2024 with 22,440,838 tickets sold at a gross value $1,498,523,633. Eventim’s acquisition of See Tickets in 2024, including its U-Live entertainment arm, helped drive the growth.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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green clauses for live music for sustainability

Musicians support sustainability with LIVE Green Clauses

LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), a coalition of 15 live music organizations, has launched LIVE Green Clauses, a green contractual clause template for artists booking contracts.

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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6 Questions with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies

We caught up with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies for this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With’ on their way to Montreal to showcase at Folk Alliance conference.

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify Discovery Mode and ticket presales • TikTok Music Impact Report • More

Episode 237 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 02/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How much are Super Bowl performers paid?

How much are Super Bowl performers paid? Halftime performers earn shockingly low pay, but the exposure is priceless. Kendrick Lamar’s recent performance led to a 154% streaming spike. How are. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/21/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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State of Live survey NIVA

NIVA extends deadline for landmark State Of Live survey

NIVA has extended the deadline to March 5 for the State of Live Survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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