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Welcome to the Prism Blog, your go-to source for insights and trends in the music industry. Dive into expert advice on using our artist management software and stay ahead of the curve with tips on maximizing your live music management software experience.
What to Consider in Live Music Venue Design
Whether you have an intimate hole-in-the-wall or a massive theater, it’s essential to consider your live music venue design carefully. Single-use venues are quickly becoming a thing of the past, and your venue needs to…
How to Promote a Music Festival in 2022
Although many headline tours have been slow to restart post-pandemic, outdoor festivals have experienced a massive boom since the return of live events. Fans are more ready than ever to attend concerts to see their…
How to Find Bands for a Venue: Building Agent Relationships
Live music is the heartbeat of any great venue. Whether you’re running a small club or a mid-sized concert hall, booking the right bands can make or break your reputation. But with countless artists vying…
What to Consider When Starting a Live Music Venue
Whether you already own a bar or restaurant and want to attract more customers, or you believe there’s room in the local market for a new space, starting a live music venue is always an…
Tips for an Effective Concert Ticket Pricing Strategy
It’s no secret that the pandemic has been rough on everyone. But despite the ups and downs we’ve faced as a community, Americans are ready to return to their favorite activities. Over half of American…
Navigating Concert Venue Staffing as Venues Reopen
As live music venues re-emerge from COVID and lockdowns, musicians and concertgoers alike are eager to get back to the stage. But with increased demands and health considerations, venue owners need to employ more people…
Five Great Ideas for Music Festival Marketing Campaigns
It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking that your festival’s tickets will fly off the shelves simply because we’ve been in a live entertainment drought for two years. Marketing is still…
Prism and Etix Announce Integration Partnership To Instantly Update Show Financials In Real Time
Prism.fm, the leader in live music management technology, has announced a partnership with Etix, the largest independent ticketing company in North America. The partnership provides an integration between the two technologies to update show financials…
How to Start a Booking Agency
The historically high demand for live music has made it an ideal time to harness the dream of starting a music booking agency. Despite the challenging environment, booking agency owners who find their niche can…
Music Venue Management: Moving Past Spreadsheets to Track Concert Budgets
After industry professionals took the time to figure out how to hold live shows and generate revenue safely in 2021, the new year holds a great deal of promise for a more normal landscape of…