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RSS Nov 24, 2025 1:30pm · Musically
Manchester report outlines strategy to support grassroots venues
Manchester in the UK has a truly storied history of live music and emerging talent, but like other cities its grassroots venues face an array of challenges.  A report published today by the Manchester Music City organisation focuses on recommendations to support the scene – a strategic roadmap that could be useful in other cities around the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Nov 24, 2025 1:30pm · Musically
Secretly Group’s Darius Van Arman on consolidation and DSP policies
The latest contribution to the debate about UMG’s planned acquisition of Downtown Music – and the wider industry landscape – comes from Secretly Group’s Darius Van Arman. In a long, thoughtful op-ed for Stereogum he addresses the deal’s implications, while also offering some criticism of the ‘artist-centric’ recent pivots of streaming services, and the consolidation of the music press […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Nov 24, 2025 1:30pm · Musically
Napster blames ‘misconduct’ for vanished $3bn funding round
The $207m acquisition of music-streaming service Napster last March was supposed to herald a glorious new era for the famous brand. Its new owner, Infinite Reality, had recently raised a $3bn funding round valuing the company at $12.25bn after all. Hadn’t it? Well, about that… Having rebranded as Napster, the parent company revealed to shareholders last week that the […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Nov 24, 2025 12:30pm · Musically
Ticketmaster caps resale prices for Olivia Dean at face value
Tickets for Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving Live’ North American tour went on sale last Friday (21 November), and very quickly sparked controversy among fans – and fury from the artist herself. “There seems to be an issue with ticket re-selling and pricing. My team are currently looking into it,” wrote Dean in an Instagram […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Nov 22, 2025 9:47pm · Payusnomind
RocNation Distribution Review: Hidden Contract Traps Artists Must See
The name RocNation rings bells in the entertainment business. It’s one of the top management companies in the world, representing recording artists, songwriters, publishers, and athletes. Its roster includes: LaMelo Ball Megan Thee Stallion Rihanna A$AP Rocky Big Sean That’s major star power. So when RocNation launches a music distribution service, recording artists pay attention.…
RSS Nov 22, 2025 1:22pm · Hypebot
Top Music Business News Last Week
Top music business news last week include TIDAL adding artists tools, Spotify spotlighting creators, UK banning tickets resale, Live Nation moved to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit and much more. The post Top Music Business News Last Week appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Nov 21, 2025 4:26pm · Musically
Campaigns of the Year: 2025’s best music marketing campaigns
The 2025 edition of our Music Marketing Campaigns of the Year report contains details of the year’s best campaigns from all around the world. It’s always our most-read report and is the essential guide for all music marketing folk seeking inspirational case studies. To be selected, the campaigns once again had to beat a record […] The post is from Music Ally.
RSS Nov 21, 2025 2:00pm · Hypebot
Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms
The live music business might be the most jargon heavy corner of the music industry. Dynamic pricing, backend deals, ticketing reforms, holdbacks, all-in ticketing are all in the headlines, but not everyone understands them. The post Glossary of Misunderstood Live Music, Touring & Ticketing Terms appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Nov 21, 2025 1:46pm · Hypebot
Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp Interview
From Handstamp, an interview with Roddy Woomble, lead vocalist of Scottish band, Idlewild, on life in the Inner Hebrides, the band's new record, the Bowery Ballroom, and more. The post Idlewild on Early Shows, Glastonbury, & Globetrotting : A Handstamp Interview appeared first on Hypebot.
RSS Nov 21, 2025 1:22pm · Hypebot
6 Ways to Sell and Market Your Music Merch Bundles
Setting up and promoting your bundles can revitalize your sales and help you move digital music, physical merch, and print-on-demand items. The post 6 Ways to Sell and Market Your Music Merch Bundles appeared first on Hypebot.