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Why Limited-Capacity Concerts Just Don’t Make Sense
Partial-capacity shows are not economical for most concert halls or musicians, and politicians who pretend otherwise are failing to understand the way the live music industry operates
The songwriter, who's penned hits for Camila Cabello, Beyoncé, and Kelly Clarkson, has struck a deal with Influence Media, which raised $100 million to acquire female musicians' copyrights
"As part of this significant investment, we plan to build upon SXSW’s incredible foundation while extending the platform further digitally and assisting Roland and his incredible team to bring their vision to even greater heights," says Jay Penske
A memo from the streaming company, reviewed by Rolling Stone, details the Spotify competitor's payment structure for labels, artists, and songwriters
The Chainsmokers, the Weeknd, and Snoop Dogg figure in the latest investment round for the Pearpop, which lets TikTok stars charge smaller creators for engagement like comments and duetted videos
As the live music industry weighs its post-pandemic future, Live Nation and Veeps will outfit venues including the Wiltern, the Fillmore, and House of Blues with livestreaming tech
Earth, Wind and Fire's Album sales climbed 167 percent after the show, while the Isley Brothers' skyrocketed 420 percent
Live Nation hosted 40,000 concerts in 2019. How will it get back to that number — and what else is in store for the concert giant in the post-pandemic future?
The Small Business Administration's grant site for music and arts venues crashed within hours, with no reopening date in sight. "The financial hole we are all digging to stay afloat is getting deeper by the day," says one venue owner
Indoor concert venues, performing arts centers and movie theaters, and more could resume business with "limited capacity" if current coronavirus trends continue
The hit Latin artist will join the XSET team as an owner, investor, and gaming "personality," executives tell Rolling Stone