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Independent musicians lost 79% of revenue in 2020, report finds

We all know, as fans, this year has been garbage when it comes to music. No concerts, no touring, few

Looking for a way to scratch that concert and live music itch? The Rolling Stones are coming to THEMUSEUM —

Once we get a COVID-19 vaccine, I hope it also comes in pumpkins spice latte. As for music news for

Cool. A floating Apple Store. Elsewhere in music news for September 11, 2020… Why do artists get paid so little

Not that anyone wants to tour the US right now–we’ve closed the border indefinitely because of their disastrous handling of

Exercise in a pill? Maybe. Think about that as you browse through music news for July 11, 2020. Coronavirus update

If things get much worse, you may want to invest in one of these. Think about that as you peruse

Since musicians can’t tour right now, there are big buses and vans just sitting idle. Why not put some of

Sean is has been on the road with all kinds of acts for much of his life. Like so many

The live music industry is taking a beating with the coronavirus situation and there’s no way to tell when things

As time ticks away on the 2010s, there’s a lot of retrospective material being shared. Pollstar, the bible of the

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
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Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
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Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
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