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This remains a terrible time for independent music venues in many parts of the world, especially in countries where Covid-19 infections are spiking again, delaying moves to bring physical concerts back. The UK for example,...

With the UK bracing itself for a 'second spike' of Covid-19 cases in the autumn and winter, things aren't looking good for the return of physical live concerts. Now the Musicians' Union has published the results of its latest...

The whole music industry should be throwing its weight behind independent venues' struggle to survive, according to Ana Rodriguez, co-chair of international managers body the IMMF. Speaking at Music Ally's Sandbox Summit...

Spotify has been showing artists' upcoming tour dates on their profiles for years, although data on how effective those listings are at selling tickets is scarce. With the live industry still shut down in many parts of...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we've been writing about campaigns on both sides of the Atlantic to save independent music venues. These spaces may seem a world away from the big concert halls, arenas and stadiums of the...

An initiative from a group of British companies is hoping to combine Covid-19 testing and other technology to help bring music concerts back. Led by a company called VST Enterprises, it's described as an "end to end rapid...

Bandsintown has been one of the companies around live music that has pivoted during Covid-19 – in its case, turning its site and app into places for fans to discover livestreams by artists, as well as launching its own...

Even as Covid-19 lockdowns ease and physical concerts tentatively start to return, independent music venues are still facing a battle to survive. The level of support they’ve been getting from governments varies widely...

  *Learn more about Music and Livestreaming: reaching fans AND making money   Another day, another livestream. Well, probably another thousand of them. A year ago, livestreams were defined by their rarity, now they...

Crew Nation is Live Nation's Covid-19 relief fund for the crew members who work in the live music industry: many of whom are freelancers whose incomes have been shattered by the concerts shutdown. Launched at the end...

Wuhan’s Vision and Colour (VAC) is central China's largest dance-music festival, attracting 50,000 ravers over two days for a bill of local and international talent. The 2019 edition took place in Wuhan just a couple...

$115 to see Metallica? We know concerts are in short supply, but this is outrageo... Oh wait. Metallica's upcoming concert does cost $115 for a ticket, but that ticket covers a vehicle with up to six people: potentially...