A Report on the Concert Promotion Industry in the US
A turbulent stretch has led to a whirlwind of upside in the live music industry. With fan attendance broadly higher than before the pandemic, concerts have reasserted themselves as staples of American live entertainment. Concert…
Booking Agency Best Practices: Strategies for Successful Artist Representation
Musicians turn to booking agents because they need a leg up on the business side of the art form. They need a partner who is precise, knows the market inside and out, and will connect…
Concert Promotion Best Practices: Maximizing Success for Music Promoters
Concert promotion is as much art as it is science. Promoters need to take advantage of trends, find creative ways to generate enthusiasm, and ultimately connect fans to artists in fresh and exciting ways. And…
Live Music Industry and Mental Health: How Music Venues Can Show Support
Music venues are more than just places to hear the latest talent rock the stage on a memorable night out. For fans and music professionals alike, live music can offer an enormous boon to our…
Say Goodbye to Spreadsheets: How Live Music Management Software is Changing the Game
Promoting, managing, and growing live music events is complex. From keeping an accurate schedule to maintaining correct financial records, ticket sales, and more, thorough organization is critical to success. And yet, too many agents, promoters,…
What is Web3 and How is it Revolutionizing the Live Music Industry?
The third generation of the internet is upon us. And, for the live music management industry, it comes at exactly the right time. Web3, at its core, is about users beginning to take ownership of…
The Best Music Marketing Tools for Promoting and Selling Out Shows
Successful promoters utilize a range of marketing tools to maximize a concert’s potential. The right instruments let promoters stay in tune with the audience, seize opportunities, and ultimately sell out more shows. Just as important…
Emerging Trends and Predictions for Live Music Businesses During 2023
The live music industry continues to emerge from the aftereffects of the pandemic like a phoenix from the ashes. 2022 was a historic year, as evidenced by more than 13% growth in revenue among the…
The Changing Role of Music Agents in the Digital Age
Anyone familiar with the music industry knows: the last decade has seen a degree of change that is impossible to compare with any other period in its history. We’ve moved firmly into the digital age,…
The Impact of Music Business Management Software on the Industry
Music pros need to be better equipped than ever as the industry grows into robust projections. To meet the intense demand, promoters and agents need to find a way to master the modern bookkeeping process.…