Bruce Houghton

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President, Skyline Music and Editor and Publisher at Hypebot

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Fairness in ticket resales 'is neither expected nor delivered'

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

“The manipulation of inventory, unchecked speculative listings, and aggressive affiliate networks have created a system where fairness (in ticket resales) is neither expected nor delivered,” says artist manager and ticketing crusader Randy Nichols on fairness in ticket resales. Nichols is not alone in his fight to bring fairness to ticket resale.
Free Music Business & Live Music News on Hypebot

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

The media that covers live music, music business news, music marketing and music tech is increasingly behind a paywall. But Hypebot provides 100% free music business news and always will. This is not a criticism of the sites who are doing what they need to do to survive. Hypebot is fortunate to be supported by genuinely artist-centric company Bandsintown, who acquired us in 2019. Hypebot, was launched 20+ years ago to explore the changing music business.
Live Nation is 'devouring' live music, says Wall Street Journal

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

Live Nation is “devouring” live music and the live music industry, according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s “flywheel” approach fueled its rise and could mean its breakup as the Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit continues. Live Nation‘s flywheel approach to business involves controlling and profiting from the many elements that make up a live concert. That can include promoting the concert, owning or managing the venue and selling tickets via its subsidiary Ticketmaster.
What does 'I'll take your band to the next level' mean?

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

We’ve all heard the pitch: “I’ll take your band to the next level.” What does that even mean? Should you be concerned if someone says that to you? What are the levels in your music career? Can anyone legitimately take your career to another level? Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert dive into what ‘I’ll take your band to the next level‘ means and much more on the latest Music Biz Weekly Podcast.
MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Copyright boss sues Trump • AU 'Loud & Clear' • Festival Report • BMI Spark • More

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Ticketing, Live Nation & Touring

1 week ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

Episode 251 of the Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now.
Michael Brandvold on a life in music from behind the scenes

2 weeks ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

Michael Brandvold recently spoke ablut the struggles of those that work behind the scenes in music. Organized by Support Life And Music (SLAM), the panel discussed a life in music from backstage, the office and even a highway rest stop. Hypebot readers know Michael as the co-host of the Music Biz Weekly podcast and frequent contributor. He’s also a veteran music marketer whose clients have included Blackie Lawless, KISS, Bravewords and many more.
Indie music venues are struggling, but the UK has a solution

2 weeks ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

With more stories daily about the growing hurdles to touring, we look at how indie music venues are struggling. We expect to learn the results of NIVA’s landmark independent venue survey in June. But until then Hypebot’s Flashback Friday revisits “Indie music venues are struggling, but the UK has a solution.”Running a venue has never been easy, but it became particularly difficult post-pandemic.
Remember Mixtapes? Bandcamp adds shareable playlists

2 weeks ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

With a new update Bandcamp adds shareable playlists powered by ownership rather than passive streaming. Fans can only add tracks to their playlists if they’ve purchased them. Listeners who haven’t purchased the music can only stream it a limited number of times. Three times is the default, but the number can be chosen my the artist or label. After that, fans are directed back to the album page for purchase. Bandcamp shareable playlists work to bridge the gap between music ownership and streaming.
MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: STG's Dave Shapiro dies in plane crash • Ticketer XP adds $6.2M • Kesha launches 'Smash' app • Bandcamp playlists • More

2 weeks ago | hypebot.com | Bruce Houghton

With the internet and digital technologies driving rapid change within the music industry, articles about new releases and who has been hired and fired are no longer enough. Our up to the minute industry news alongside insightful commentary helps our readers sift through the rumors and developments to find the information they need to keep their businesses moving forward.