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How to Promote a Music Festival in 2022

May 12, 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…

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How to Find Bands to Play at Your Venue: Building Agent Relationships

May 9, 2022

Bands that were forced to cancel gigs during COVID are looking to book gigs at great venues to make up for lost time. And after the disappointment of having to live without live events for…

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What to Consider When Starting a Live Music Venue

April 12, 2022

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…

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Tips for an Effective Concert Ticket Pricing Strategy

April 1, 2022

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…

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Navigating Concert Venue Staffing as Venues Reopen

March 23, 2022

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…

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Five Great Ideas for Music Festival Marketing Campaigns

March 10, 2022

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…

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Prism and Etix Announce Integration Partnership To Instantly Update Show Financials In Real Time

February 7, 2022

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…

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How to Start a Booking Agency

February 2, 2022

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…

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Music Venue Management: Moving Past Spreadsheets to Track Concert Budgets

January 18, 2022

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…

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A Booking Agency Platform Built for Live Music

January 5, 2022

The modern booking agent is expected to know their way around technology. Some of the top skills required for booking agents include proficiency in email communication and design, virtual client engagement, maintaining the company website,…

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