Impact of Saturday Night Live on Music as SNL turns 50

For 50 years, Saturday Night Live has been the ultimate stage for music’s biggest stars. But what is the real impact of SNL on music and what does a performance actually mean for an artist’s career?

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Hypebot’s Free Music Business Newsletter: Subscribe Now!

Whether you are a musician or a music industry professional, staying on top of this fast-changing business, the latest trends in marketing, and the most interesting music tech startups can feel like a full time job. We make it easy with Hypebot’s free music business newsletter.

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YouTube leads emerging markets

YouTube updates enhance engagement, expand reach

Recent YouTube updates enhance engagement, expand reach, streamline the content creation process, and more. Here’s a breakdown of the recent YouTube updates. YouTube updates enhance engagement and expand reach from. Continue reading

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UK AI copyright loopholes

Artist Rights Institute challenges UK AI Copyright loopholes

The music and creative industries are up in arms over pending UK AI copyright rules that would allow uncompensated text and data mining to train generative AI models. Chris Castle. Continue reading

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Last day to take landmark NIVA State of Live venue survey

Today Wednesday March 5th is the last day for independent venues, festivals and promoters to take the landmark NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

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Take Action SXSW Summit and Showcases set schedule

Artist for Action, Sandy Hook Promise, Bandsintown and the Music Managers Forum-US have announced an impressive lineup for their 2025 music business Take Action SXSW Summit and Showcases featuring Passion Pit, Ginuwine, Everclear alongside industry leaders and experts.

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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.

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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.

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The Music Documentary Boom and Future of Fandom

The music documentary boom is fueling a new wave of fandom, turning nostalgia and storytelling into powerful engagement tools. As artists and labels embrace the format, could documentaries become the. Continue reading

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Sony Music backs AI rights startup Vermillio

Sony Music backs AI rights startup Vermillio in $16M funding round

Sony Music backs AI rights startup Vermillio leading an $18 million funding round along with DNS CapitalSony Music backs AI rights startup Vermillio leading an $18 million funding round along with DNS Capital.

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