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Live Music Industry News: GigSalad gets Cool • Billboard Power Players • More

In the latest live music industry news, Dave Cool has been named VP of Marketing & Business Development at GigSalad. Cool (his real name) spent 14+ years at Bandzoogle, most recently as Chief Relationship Officer. This includes after its 2023 acquisition by DistroKid.

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI and Music Licensing

AI and the Future of Music Licensing: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Music supervisors—the people who choose and license songs for film, TV, and ads—are often the gatekeepers to massive exposure for indie songwriters. A single placement can reach millions of new listeners and open career-changing doors. But as AI-generated tracks flood the market, authentic, human-made songs are more valued than ever.

Bruce Houghton on 10/30/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace

Bandsintown expands mission to empower Artists with Marketplace

Live music discovery leader Bandsintown continues to expand on its mission to empower artists at all stages of their careers with the launch of the Bandsintown For Artists Marketplace. This first-of-its-kind ecosystem offers independent musicians tools to connect with fans and – unlike most “For Artists” platforms – control their relationship with them.

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify closed Wellness Week

All of Spotify is Out Of Office for its annual Wellness Week

Spotify is in the midst of its annual company-wide Wellness Week October 25 to November 1, 2025. During this time, Spotify employees worldwide are encouraged to take a paid break to focus on their mental health and well-being. 

Bruce Houghton on 10/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Turning Tables: What Musicians & Venue Staff Can Learn from the Art of Service

Learn how Bruce C. Bryan’s new book Turning Tables connects the lessons of great service with success in live music. From teamwork to timing, find out how the restaurant floor and the concert stage have more in common than you think.

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI Took Over NAMM This Year – Here’s How the Debate Took Shape

Is AI killing music? Lindsey Mastis’s new mini-documentary, shot at and around the 2025 NAMM Show, offers a compelling exploration of artificial intelligence’s influence on the music industry.

Jeremy Young on 10/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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TicketData: Free Live Music Ticket Data Tool for Touring Insights

TicketData provides visibility into the ticket resale-market activity for live events. While resale is a dirty word for many, this free live music ticket data tool tracks resale pricing and availability that can help artists, managers, agents, and fans understand how demand changes before show dates.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Talking AI, Ticketmaster and More

Episode 273 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 10/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Business News Last Week

Music Business News Last Week

Music business news last week included changes in how Ticketmaster handles ticket resale, proof of Bandintown’s massive reach, Musician’s guides to Instagram, Sora 2 and image sizes, MMF-US LA Summit, and more.

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: UK levy • NIVA Summit • NY Ticket Fees • Bandsintown • Ticketmaster

In the latest live music industry news, support for a levy to support UK grassroots venues is growing. The UK government endorses the plan as do many artists and most of the live music industry. Notably silent is Live Nation.

Bruce Houghton on 10/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MUSIC BUSINES NEWS & LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY UPDATES

We search the web so you don’t have to. Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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