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Live Nation Delivers Record Operating Income As Revenue Drops In Q3

Live Nation Entertainment has reported both record operating income and adjusted operating income for the third quarter of 2019. According to Live Nation, operating income grew 11% in the quarter and 12% year-to-date while AOI grew 11% in the quarter and 13% year-to-date, handily beating last year’s Q3 results which…

10 Reasons Its Smart For Musicians To Go To A Big Festival, Even If They’re Not Performing [Kosha Dillz]

As someone in the music game who usually goes on a mission to be on the list, I started something a few years back that has me fiscally supporting the (big or small) festival in hopes of playing it one day. I truly believe I am a good festival act,…

Can’t Tour? Give This A Shot Instead

While most artists would benefit from embarking on a tour, the financial, an inability to be away from home, or any other number of factors can make touring an impossibility for some. Luckily, there are other ways to promote your act in the music business. _____________________________ Guest post by Patrick…

Woodstock 50 Canceled [OFFICIAL]

After months of legal and organization turmoil, venue changes, and speculation, organizers of the Woodstock 50th anniversary festival announced that the festival has officially been canceled. In a statement released on Wednesday, Woodstock Music & Arts co-founder Michael Lang said: “We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has…

10M Watch Groundbreaking 10 Minute Marshmello Fortnite Set [VIDEO]

More than 10 million gamers played Fortnite on Saturday so they could attend a 10 minute DJ set by Marshmello, with millions more watching streams online. While not the first in-game live show, the concert broke ground in other ways. The evening was not so much a concert for Marshmello…

Someone Saved My Life… The Other Night | A Review Of Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Concert

Music can be an incredibly powerful factor in our emotional wellbeing. Artists who truly are passionate in creating and performing music possess a unique ability to impact the lives of their audience. A great performer can provide a unique form of esca…

Can Airbnb Concerts And Sofar Sounds Revolutionize The Live Concert Industry?

After establishing itself as a huge success in the travel industry, Airbnb is now looking at expanding its services into the live music space by partnering with Sofar Sounds to offer guests "Music Experiences". _____________________ Guest post by Chi Zhan from the Berklee College of Music: Music Business Journal Airbnb…