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Music revenue growth is slowing as subscribers increase

It’s not really the headline most musicians or label heads want to read: music revenue growth is slowing even as subscribers are increasing. To put it another way, more people are paying to listen to music, but on average they are paying less and less for it.

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Side Door removes 10% House Concert booking commissions

Alternative venue and house concert booking platform Side Door has eliminated its 10% booking commissions and ticketing fees to artists and hosts.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Live Music Industry News: ‘Unity’ for Tomorrowland & Insomniac • Brooks conquers Vegas • Pollstar Live! • Delsener doc • More

In the latest live music industry news, Tomorrowland and Insomniac Events, two of electronic music’s top festival organizers, are joining forces for an EDM event series August 29-31 at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Bruce Houghton on 03/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Where Have All the Garage Bands Gone?

Where have all the garage bands gone, and what does it mean for the future of music? Find out why the traditional music scene is disappearing and how technology is reshaping the industry.

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Crokomoko breaks through by turning Fans into Partners

In a new Symphonic case study, indie artist Crokomoko uses the Formless SHARE technology turning fans into partners that drove a 2,900% surge in streaming engagement.

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Does Radio Still Rule The Car? [Fred Jacobs]

With the rise of connected technology does radio still rule the car? Fred Jacobs explores how shifting media choices and evolving vehicle tech are reshaping the future of in-car entertainment.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/28/2025 in Music Op-Ed | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Keep Fans Engaged Between Releases and Tours

Struggling to keep fans engaged between releases and tours? Explore these 10 strategies to help maintain excitement, grow your audience, and stay top of mind, even when you’re not dropping new tracks.

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Berklee’s Debbie Cavalier wins Nolte Award: ‘Leading with kindness’

The CEO of Berklee Online, Debbie Cavalier, has won the Julius M. Nolte Award for her innovative leadership and people-first approach. Her vision has made Berklee Online the world’s largest music school and revolutionized access to music education.

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UK poised to Ban Predatory Ticket Resale as US drags its feet

Unlike US legislators, who are dragging their feet on comprehensive reform, the UK appears poised to move forward with substantive restrictions on predatory ticket resale.

Bruce Houghton on 03/26/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Hit Songs Have Changed in the Last 5 Years

MIDiA reports on how hit songs have changed in just five years, from evolving song structures to genre-blending trends. Find out what’s driving the shift and whether the latest chart-topping trends are here to stay.

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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