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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…
What You Need to Know About Music Venue Profitability
After the year and a half we’ve had, it’s a relief to be able to host live music events again. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, venue owners across the country were under immense pressure to stay…
What Is a Venue Promoter Agreement and Why You Need One
At least 16 percent of American adults bought tickets for a live event last year. This statistic is a breath of fresh air for promoters after a lackluster season dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Concert Marketing Guide – The Short Version
Good concert marketing requires creativity and a plan. The marketing plan is essential, as it lays out the strategy you and your team will use to ensure you have a successful event and sell tickets.…
Concert Venue Settlement Best Practices
The band just wrapped, the crowd is still in a frenzy, and now it’s time for the final touches of an epic concert. That means smoothing out the concert venue settlement process to the point…
Venue Management Software: Why You Need It NOW
Hey, you. Yeah, you, the venue manager with the desk covered in sticky notes and the Excel spreadsheet pulled up on your computer. The one who has to switch from system to system to get…
6 Tips to Build a Solid Business Plan for Your Live Music Venue
For many, opening and managing a venue is a dream come true. However, as with every creative endeavor, it requires as much rational planning as passion. The most important part is building a business plan…
How to Promote a Concert by Leveraging a Software Tool?
How to Promote a Concert: What’s Involved? Wondering how to promote a concert to get more people in the door? There’s a lot that goes into concert promotion.It involves booking talent, securing venues, and marketing…
Signs You Need a Venue Management System
How can a Venue Management System help Venue Managers? It’s no secret that managing a venue means handling dozens of tasks every day. Therefore, a venue manager’s role is difficult to describe in just a…
Concert Cost Breakdown: Where Promoters Are Spending
Concert tickets now average $75–$250 nationwide as production costs surge. Smart promoters are turning to integrated management platforms to control rising costs and maximize profitability. The sticker shock is real. The average concert ticket price…