Guns N’ Roses Sells 1 Million Tickets In 24 Hours

Live Nation has announced dates for the 2017 continuation of the successful 'Not In This Lifetime' tour by the reformed Guns N' Roses.  According to the promoter, tickets for the. Continue reading

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Global Music Publishing Royalties By The Numbers [Glenn Peoples]

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers recently issued a report which has shed some light on the world of music publishing, with free on-demand services once again. Continue reading

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Vinyl Sales Tops Digital Downloads In UK

For the first time ever, the recording industry made more money from vinyl album sales than downloaded albums in the UK last week. According to figures published by the Entertainment. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: 50 Cent Scores $14.5M • PirateBay Back In Court • Weed Save Record Stores? • More

Tuesday 12.6.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Today's top stories involve the decades old combo of lawyers and weed. PS: Go 50! Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Malcolm McClaren’s Son Burns $6.2 Million Of Rare Punk Memorabilia [VIDEO]

PUNK IS DEAD. LONG LIVE PUNK. In the ultimate punk act, the son of former Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McClaren, has burned at least $6.2 million USD in rare memorabilia. Continue reading

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Bruno Mars Sells 1 Million Tickets In 24 Hours

Bruno Mars sold more than 1 million tickets for his 24K Magic World Tour in a single day, according to Live Nation. Tickets for Mars` Europe and North America dates. Continue reading

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ReverbNation Partners with The Fader’s Publishing Network

[UPDATED] ReverbNation offers tens of thousands of musicians free and affordable tools to build their careers. One way they make that possible is partnering with brands who appreciate the engagement. Continue reading

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BMG Deepens Ties With Chinese E-Commerce Giant Alibaba

Think of Alibaba as the Amazon of China, only bigger.  So a tie-in is a big deal for BMG and its growing catalog which includes music from Janet Jackson, blink-182, Scorpions, Kylie. Continue reading

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Former Guevara, Virgin Records Exec Phil Quartararo Named Vice Chair Of Online Concert Startup LiveXLive

Industry veteran Phil Q has landed at online concert startup LiveXLive after a difficult stint at struggling music streamer Guevara, where he held a variety of executive positions, including Chairman. Continue reading

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2 Big Promotions + 4 New Signings = Cooking Vinyl 11.14.2016

Two key Cooking Vinyl executives got promotions and four new artists got record deals in just another for indie label Cooking Vinyl, currently celebrating their 30th year of releasing often. Continue reading

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