Sony has launched a line of customized merch created by Spotify data for the fans of UK rock band . The ‘Amo in color’ initiative connects streaming with physical merch utilizing Spotify data to generate unique T-shirts based on fans’ listening habits. The dedicated website directs fans to log in…
Category archives: Live & Touring
How To Begin Booking Your Own Local Gigs
Moving from creating music in your bedroom or garage to playing in front of live audience can seem like a massive leap to make, both emotionally and logistically, but is nonetheless an important step to take. Here we look at some important tips for artists looking to book a local…
Touring Industry To Tackle Mental Health with Non-Profit ‘Tour Support’ Intiative
Tour Support, a new nonprofit program to provide mental health support to artists, crews and vendors in the music touring industry. Live Nation, Friends at Work and WME are launch partners as are artists including John Legend, Steve Aoki, MARINA, Grace VanderWaal and Rick Springfield. Tour Support is a new…
Why You Should Focus on Booking Local Gigs
We all want to move on to big regional, national, or even international tours. But, it’s a mistake to rush into touring too quickly and skip out on booking local gigs. I have always been a believer in starting your career in a central place, like your hometown or a…
Ticketing Exchange Platform Lyte Adds $15M In Funding
San Francisco based ticket exchange platform Lyte has secured $15 million in Series A financing to drive the development of the platform and scale operations. Jackson Square Ventures was joined by Industry Ventures, Accomplice Ventures, and Correlation Ventures to close Lyte’s latest funding round, alongside entertainment and technology industry insiders…
How To Have Challenging Conversations With Band Members
For the most part, being in a band is amazing, giving you an opportunity to see the world, meet new people, and perform music you’re (hopefully) passionate about. That said, the pressures of touring, recording, or even just being in each other’s presence 24/7 can often give rise to tension….
Bandsintown Launches First-Ever Predictive Touring Charts For Established and Emerging Artists
Bandsintown has launched 24 Worldwide, US and City Live Music Charts that will be published on Bandsintown, Bandsintown for Artists, and Hypebot starting today. The concert discovery platform has also partnered with Billboard to exclusively publish the Billboard + Bandsintown Tour Index, four weekly charts launching later this month. These…
10 Towns To Include In Your Fall Tour
There’s a certain crispness in the air that can only mean one thing – fall is here! This part of the year is a great time to to hit the road on tour, and if you’re planning to fill the spooky season with show dates, make sure these ten music…
Being A Musician In The Audience (How It Actually Feels…)
As much as they may depend on a good audience for a living themselves, musicians are often guilty of being of the worst people to have at your show. Here Joe Hoten reveals the many judgements and insecurities which make musicians terrible audience members. _____________________________ By Joe Hoten from the…
Booking The Right Venue For Your Band: What You Must Know
The success of your music career depends as much on your marketing savvy as it does your skill as a musician, and being able to book a venue that’s a good fit for your style of music and level of success is key. _________________________________ Guest post by Dylan Barlett of…