Ongoing History Daily: Concert sponsorships
Whenever a band gets a sponsorship for a tour, there are always those who scream “Sellout! How dare a band
Read moreWhenever a band gets a sponsorship for a tour, there are always those who scream “Sellout! How dare a band
Read moreWhile Kate Bush is one of the most reclusive performers in history, there was a time when she could be
Read moreArtists make are because they have to. There’s something in their hearts that forces them to turn what they feel
Read moreOne of the worst insults you can throw at an artist is to accuse them of selling out. The most
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Read moreWhat is “selling out?” In its purest form, it’s compromising your values, principles, and art in exchange for money. But
Read moreIn the days before the Internet, big stars were lured to do TV commercials in Japan. They made big bucks
Read moreFor many fans, art should be done for art’s sake. Any attempt to willfully make money from any artistic endeavour
Read moreYou’re watching TV and a commercial break comes on. The song in the background of the first ad is immediately
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Read moreIt wasn’t all that long ago that the idea of, say, licensing a song for a TV commercial was not
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