Live Nation and Ticketmaster are merging. So what’s in it for the artists?
Having done some research on the merger between the two biggest live music companies, I have seen some serious issues; not only for the wider music market, but also the artists. Both companies consider their merger as creating a helping hand towards the music industry but its obvious that they are trying to monopolise the … Read more
Parasite Small Time Non- Promoters Ripping Off Artists
This is a great read for all artists out there! Being one myself and having worked for a promoter, it is sad but true how some of them try to rip you off!
Labels Getting Into Live, Are They Already Too Late?
The live concert industry has become more and more of a priority not only to record labels, but also to many larger media companies these past few years. With each year bringing forth more broadband users and digitally switched on, media hungry fans, concert revenues are becoming a reality from both ad-funded streaming and sales of nearly-real-time production live albums.
Is Live Nation Prevented from Bundling Live Performances into Ticket Sales Now?
A meeting of minds between the largest events promoter and the largest digital music retailer means music fans can soon buy downloadable audio or video concert footage at select shows and at 80 venues. Live Nation will provide iTunes with exclusive downloadable videos of select concerts performed at more than 80 venues. The venues are … Read more
