Sell Out Shows With These 5 Key Social Media Tips
Social media can be a powerful tool for driving event ticket sales, when utilized correctly in the right hands. Here we look at five key tips for handling social that. Continue reading
Why Every Indie Needs A Ninja Road Manager
The role of tour manager requires an entirely different but equally important skillset from most other industry roles. Here we hear from David Burton, an incredibly seasoned veteran of the. Continue reading
Milli Vanilli And 5 Infomous Lip Sync Disasters
A tradition of the modern music industry, lip syncing has been a mainstay for many "live" performances for years, however the format is such that when it fails, the show. Continue reading
Interview with Rich Goodstone of Bonnaroo and Superfly
In this edition of In the Hot Seat with Larry Leblanc, co-founder Rich Goodstone discusses the rise of his Superfly, a company which is both a full-service agency, as well. Continue reading
Why Americans Reward Themselves With Concerts, Events [INFOGRAPHIC]
The average American spends $199 a month, or about 22% of their disposable income, on non-essentials for themselves; and a large percentage of it is spent on concerts, festivals and. Continue reading
Merch Cat Adds Fan App For Direct To Fan Sales [EXCLUSIVE]
Music merch management app Merch Cat has launched the Merch Cat Fan app, a direct-to-fan sales tool centered on the live show. Fans can use it to buy merch at. Continue reading
How To Survive A Show When Everything Goes Wrong
A disastrous live performance is the stuff of nightmares for any gigging musician, regardless of their success, but delivering a flawless performance every time isn't always possible. Here we look. Continue reading
4 Ways To Build Your Network While Attending Festivals
While work may be the last thing you want to think about when attending a festival as an audience member, these events provide a fantastic networking opportunity, and can be. Continue reading
Why Every Indie Musician Needs A Soundperson
You can be the most skilled musician in the world, but when it comes to performing live every artist is at the mercy of the sound technicians. Here we explore. Continue reading
An Open Letter To Venues, Talent Buyers
In this open letter to music venues, Evan Zwisler details the ways in which performance spaces should be more upfront about their business operations, and how they should bands and. Continue reading
