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7 Steps For Organizing Your Own DIY Music Festival

While certainly challenging, putting together a modest, multi-day festival is by no means un-achievable, provided you're willing to put in the time and research, and are willing to work together. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/17/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: album, American Forces Network, Arcata, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Atlanta, B.o.B, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray, California, Donald Trump, Harrisonburg, San Francisco, Virginia

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Indie Band The Wild Reeds Robbed During Video Shoot, Turn It Into A Positive – #indiePROUD

Being ready for any opportunity and turning lemons into lemonade are at the core of the indie diy music ethos. So kudos to The Wild Reeds who turned a smash. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 10 Things I Hate About You, Ak-Chin Pavilion, Asset management, Barton, Big Top Pee-wee, California, Los Angeles, New York City, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Jose, Vermont

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Hacked Coachella, Stagecoach Account Holders Offered Free ID Protection By Promoter Goldenvoice

Almost 4 weeks after we reported that the Coachella and Stagecoach festival web sites were hacked, promoter Goldenvoice is letting a million plus fans know that their data has been. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anschutz Entertainment Group, Beyonce, Billboard Magazine, California, Coachella, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Email address, Indio, Lady Gaga, music festival, Polo Grounds

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Using Merchandise As A Fan Engagement Tool

Although artists of today have the ability to capitalize on the multiple income streams available in the digital age, doing so requires a larger skillset than ever before, including creating. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/23/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy Awards, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Beyonce, Billboard Magazine, California, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Grammy Award, Hollywood, Indio, Lady Gaga, Metallica

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Hypercreators Own The Music Industry & You Need To Become One

Here Ryan Kairalla explores the idea of hypercreation, and why musicians should now work to make as much quality music as often as they can in order to achieve success. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/22/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 311, Agora Theatre and Ballroom, Airbnb, Airway Heights, Albert Einstein, Anaheim, Art director, California, House Of Blues, lawsuit, music, New York City, Washington

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Coachella Sues Urban Outfitters, Free People

Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters and their affiliate Free People are facing legal action from Coachella organizers Goldenvoice, for allegedly trying to capitalize on the festival's brand. According to the Los. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anschutz Entertainment Group, Beyonce, California, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Free People, Indio, Lady Gaga, music festival, Parkwood Entertainment, Urban area, Urban Outfitters

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Leon Hendrix’s Attorney Responds To Experience Hendrix Lawsuit

Following our coverage of the estates of Jimi and Al Hendrix filing a lawsuit against Andrew Pitsicalis, Leon Hendrix and other associated companies alleging copyright and trademark infringement, Thomas Osinski,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: AP Images, California, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, copyright, Free People, lawsuit, trademark, Trademark infringement, United States district court, Urban Outfitters

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International Songwriting Competition Announces 2017 Finalists

Organizers for the The International Songwriting Competition have announced the slate of finalists. This year, 355 finalists have been selected from more than 16,000 entries across 23 categories of music genres.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/17/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: African Americans, August Alsina, Bachelor of Science, Ben Carson, BET Awards, Beverly Hills, California, Chrisette Michele, Donald Trump, India Arie, Twitter

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LET THEM EAT DIAMONDS: Nat’l Endowment For Arts $148M/Year vs Security At Trump Towers: $183M/Year

[UPDATED] Trump's proposed budget eliminates funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, which at $148 million makes up 0.003% of the Federal Budget. But as a tweet with. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/16/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2016, Barack Obama, California, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Democratic Party (United States), Devin Nunes, Donald Trump, Donald Trump presidential campaign, Ivanka Trump, Lyndon B. Johnson, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, NPR, PBS, Public broadcasting, Republican Party (United States), Telephone tapping, Trump Tower (New York City), United States, United States Department of Justice

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THU. BRIEF: Airbnb Gets Into Music • Anchor FM Raises $2.8M • Royalty Rates Reviewed • More

Thursday 3.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Music + Airbnb: Music continues to be the great connector, but the only way left to monetize seems to be live. . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/09/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, Anaheim, Brian Chesky, California, Hotel, lawsuit, Lease, New York City, San Francisco, Terry Considine

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