The Lyte bankruptcy highlights the growing challenges in the ticketing industry, where margins are shrinking, partnerships are strained, and strong technology is crucial. Learn how these shifts are reshaping the market and what they mean for the future of ticketing.
Is live music facing an unprecedented crisis? Discover the major challenges shaking the industry and what it means for the future of concerts and events for artist big and small.
As the fight to reign in ticket resellers like Vivid Seats and StubHub heats up in Washington, DC and state legislatures over excessive markups, fees and fake Oasis tickets, Chris Castle revisits a StubHub fake ticket lawsuit stalled in the courts.
Breaking into the music industry is tough, with only 71,000 of 1.3 million new artists in 2023 making it to a “career” stage. Learn how to build your personal brand and become the musician every band want to hire.
Want to get a job at a major talent agency? Learn how to stand out in the competitive entertainment industry job market with expert tips on networking, business skills, and clear communication.
The sudden collapse of ticketing platform Lyte laid bare one of live music’s open secrets: promoters scalp their own tickets with the help of the same secondary ticket platforms they claim to despise.
10 artists tour more than most others. These music legends have mastered the art of captivating audiences across every continent and it’s been very good for their long careers.
Check out why, even post-lockdown, artists should still do virtual concerts. Discover the benefits and challenges, how they offer a new way connect with fans worldwide, and their impact on the future of live performances.
Staying at a Motel 6 has long been a right of passage for musicians trying to save money on tour. Now Motel 6 offers musician discounts and launched a songwriting contest.
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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