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Live Music Industry News: Wasserman hires • new UTA CEO • GSPS sneak peak • Venu to share financials • Live Nation • More

In the latest live music industry news, global music agency Wasserman Music has added three key executives across its growing Fairs & Festivals, Tour Marketing, and worldwide agent teams.

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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LIVE TRUST MUSIC FESTIVALS Mixed 2025 for Live Music

Early stats point to Mixed 2025 for Live Music

After several years of meteoric growth in live music, an analysis by Pollstar of the period of November 14, 2024 to February 12, 2025 point to a mixed 2025 for live music.

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (2)
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How To Sell More Tickets To Your Next Show

After you’ve listed your shows on Bandsintown and adding them your website, how do sell as many tickets as possible? From exclusive offers to hidden event pages, we’ve got five creative ways to boost ticket sales.

Alana Bonilla on 03/13/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: Concert affordability • Spain’s ticket sales up 25% • Regina Folk Fest ends after 53 years • Free ‘We Love LA’ concert

Live Music Industry News from across the web updated continuously under the LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tab above.

Bruce Houghton on 03/13/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Live Music Industry News: NIVA gear discounts • stolen StubHub tickets • new AU venue group • VAI Resort

In the latest live music industry news, National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) members now have access to up to 50% off sound equipment and lighting, backline and more from 1200 major music gear manufacturers. 

Bruce Houghton on 03/12/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Gen Z Loves Live Music, new study confirms

More than any other generation, music is a central component of Gen Z identity and happiness, according to a new study. 87.9% of those surveyed said that music moulds their personal identity and helps them navigate life.

Bruce Houghton on 03/07/2025 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)
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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 & Touring | 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 & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)
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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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Check these two free lists BEFORE booking a show!

There are two free lists you need to check before booking a show. Smart booking agents and marketers use both every day to avoid conflicts and book better gigs.

Bruce Houghton on 02/18/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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