independent venue marketing lessons

Independent Venue Marketing Lessons From Across the U.S.

Hypebot’s ‘In The Trenches’ interview series highlights the on-the-ground realities of concert marketing – from tiny independent rooms to multi-venue regional operators. Across these venues one thing is clear: effective live-music marketing is more strategic, data-driven, and community-rooted than ever. Learn standout independent venue marketing lessons from the people battling to fill their rooms.

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Music Tectonics 2025 Music Tech Startup Competition

Music League, Roxxem Take Top Honors in Music Tectonics Startup Competition 2025

Music tech startup Music League and Roxxem claimed the top prizes at Music Tectonics’ 2025 ‘Swimming with Narwhals’ competition. Each year the competition highlights companies reshaping how music connects people, powers creativity, and expands into new areas of culture and technology.

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why fans buy merch musicians guide

Learn Why Fans Buy Merch So You Can Sell More Than Just Music

Making money performing live is harder than ever. For may musicians selling merch and music can mean the difference between profit and loss. Learn why fans by merch so you can sell more than just music.

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music business news and live music industry updates

Music Business News and Live Music Industry Updates

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

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Facebook Instagram Account Recovery

Meta makes Facebook, Instagram account recovery easier for Musicians & Venues

New centralized Meta Facebook and Instagram support tools, smarter security, and streamlined recovery flows promise less downtime when social media accounts are hacked or locked.

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Bandcamp Friday

Bandcamp Fridays to return in 2026: All dates announced

The popular indie music platform has announced 8 Bandcamp Fridays for 2026. The program, which waives Bandcamp’s revenue share so artists keep 100% of sales, has become one of the most impactful ongoing artist-support initiatives in the industry.

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Eventbrite Sold for $500M as Bending Spoons Takes Over Troubled Ticketing Platform

Eventbrite Sold for $500M as Bending Spoons Takes Over Troubled Ticketing Platform

Eventbrite – once one of Silicon Valley’s most promising consumer tech platforms – is being acquired by Italy’s Bending Spoons in a deal valued at roughly $500 million. The move marks a dramatic turning point for the ticketing company, which went public in 2018 at a valuation near $1.8 billion.

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Spotify Wrapped 2025

2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians and Songwriters: What’s New

Fans worldwide are reliving their 2025 listening journey with the just released Spotify Wrapped. But the streamer also expanded it in ways that benefit artists, songwriters and creators at all stages of their careers. Learn how to make the most of 2025 Spotify Wrapped For Musicians.

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Why Crowdfunding Your Music Project Is Different in 2025

Crowdfunding has changed a lot. What options are left for artists looking to fund their projects in 2025? Read on.

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Latest Music Business News & Live Music Industry Updates

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

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Writing an Artist Bio

Publicist’s Perspective: What to Avoid When Writing an Artist Bio

Courtesy of our friends at Soundfly, an in-depth look at the traps artists often fall into when putting together a bio or EPK.

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