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Why Ticket Sales Aren’t Enough for Independent Music Venues Anymore – And What To Do About It

Independent music venues have found that in the modern live-music economy, ticketing has become much less reliable as a standalone revenue source.

Bruce Houghton on 01/13/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hold This Date: Record Store Day 2026 is April 18 in US, UK & AU

All artists, labels, and fans should mark their calendars now: Record Store Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18, across the U.S., U.K., A.U and other select markets. As always, the annual celebration spotlights independent artists and record stores with exclusive releases, special vinyl pressings, live performances, and in-store events.

Bruce Houghton on 01/07/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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China hints US TikTok deal is not done as Creators eye new risks

Statements by a Chinese official point to a delay in the U.S. TikTok deal scheduled to close January 22. Whatever the timeline, new ownership and restrictions pose new risks for musicians, marketers, and all creators who rely on TikTok for discovery and fan engagement.

Bruce Houghton on 01/05/2026 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

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

Bruce Houghton on 01/05/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Industry News Last Week: Most Read Posts

Music Business News Last Week: Our Most Read Posts

The most read music business news last week included Live Nation moving again to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit, Bandcamp Friday announcing 2026 dates, shared predictions from an incredible group of experts, and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 01/04/2026 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Hypebot’s 2026 Music Predictions Roundup: Key Takeaways From Across The Industry

Hypebot’s 2026 music industry predictions series gathered perspectives from across the business. This includes distribution, marketing, law, retail, technology, audio production, and more. Here is a roundup of the predictions including a practical takeaway from each contributor.

Bruce Houghton on 01/02/2026 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2026, future, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, predictions

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Top New Music Industry News Last Week

Top new music industry news last week includes predictions for 2026 from experts, how musicians will get discovered in 2026, Songcards, the Measure of Music Conference, France honoring EDM and more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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Music Discovery For Artists: How To Actively Engineer Momentum in 2026

As a new Bains study showed, music discovery for artists is more fragmented than ever. But artists are not powerless. While there is no longer a single breakout path, the same forces making discovery harder also reward artists who are intentional, consistent, and data-driven.

Bruce Houghton on 12/22/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Top Music Business News Last Week

Top music business news last week includes a Facebook test and shifts in music discovery that are upending music marketing, the release of Bandsintown’s year end High Notes, 2026 predictions and much more.

Bruce Houghton on 12/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Discovery in 2025: More Platforms Make It Harder to Break Through (And What Artists Can Do)

Music discovery is more fragmented than ever and that’s becoming a serious problem for artists, labels and music marketers. A new study finds that listeners now discover music across nearly twenty different channels, from streaming playlists and short-form video to gaming, social feeds, and personal recommendations.

Bruce Houghton on 12/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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In The Trenches with Lamont Harper of The UC Theatre

Lamont Harper has been the marketing director of the 1350 seat UC Theatre in Berkley, CA since 2021. An experienced music marketer, he constantly refines his ticket selling strategy “with a focus on efficiency, user experience, impact, and affordability.”

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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