A new national nonprofit is offering independent musicians a year of practical career development, industry mentorship, and financial support. Musician Growth Lab has opened applications for its ...
"American consumers are pissed off." Multiple witnesses told Democratic members of Congress that the Live Nation and Ticketmaster DOJ settlement, currently under Tunney Act Antitrust Procedures and ...
Calvin Harris has sold 330,000 tickets for ten Australian outdoor shows scheduled for February 2027, according to The Music Network. Promoter Untitled Group describes the sold-out run as the largest ...
A few years ago, I was talking to an independent artist who had just crossed 100,000 streams on a release. On paper, that looks like momentum. But in reality, nothing actually changed. There was no ...
As discussed in Luminate Intelligence’s latest report, Live Music 2026, concerts and festivals remain incredibly popular despite rising ticket prices across the board. In particular, Luminate U.S.
Two California ticketing bills received initial Senate Committee approvals this week. AB 1720 would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value, inclusive of all fees. AB 1349 bans speculative ...
Shakira’s October 3 Madrid concert became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist, according to the platform. Another 50,000+ fans watched inside the temporary "Shakira ...
Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.
Audio collaboration platform Highnote has secured an additional $2.5M in funding with participation from Dropbox Ventures. With the rise of AI-powered platforms like Splice and BandLab, Highnote ...
Ever wondered where your ticket money really goes? A NITO study reveals what artists earn from ticket sales and how it impacts the live music industry. The National Independent Talent Organization ...
Amplify 2026 opened with a critical look at the forces reshaping the global music economy. Moderated by Billboard’s Elizabeth Dilts Marshall, the panel — featuring Tatiana Cirisano (VP of Music ...
The independent working-band tour has not disappeared. Far from it. And since COVID changed the economics and logistics of touring in a highly contained short-term timespan, data suggests the ...