Being on the road is a challeinging environment. Rest is hard to find, schedules are immovable and the pressure can be intense. On top of that, tour cancellations are hard for everyone, the artist, the fans, and everyone who would have been on the road. Are we doing enough to look after artists day to day, pre-tour and on the road? And what more can be done?
Its widely accepted that the boom at the top end of the concert market is driving overall growth in the sector, but the grassroots venues are closing regularly and struggling to make ends meet. The grassroots venues don’t only give artists opportunities, they provide jobs for sound engineers, bookers, promoters and more. Live music is an ecosystem, so whose job is it to support the grassroots?
L-acoustic are revolutionising live sound. Julie takes us through the latest in maximising crowd experience.
Live has established itself as the best way to build an audience, grow revenue and build a career. How do you manage the demands and expectations of fans – and artists – on the way up? And how do you build a sustainable live music income stream?
Sync has always been important, but in a world of fragmented attention sync can bring millions of eyes and ears to a song in the same cultural moment, breaking new acts and reinvograting catalogue artists. Tim shares his experiences on the evolution of sync, and talks about *that* Kate Bush deal.
Innovation takes many forms. Tech gets a lot of attention, but seeing others working smarter can sparks your own ideas. This year we’re giving 45 minutes to people innovating in interesting ways.
Gamification is common place in streaming apps and social media strategies, but how are gaming companies engaging with fans?
We hear often how streaming has changed the recorded music landscape, and how quickly things have changed, we also hear stories of labels behaving badly. Are the deals we offer artists and writers fit for purpose now? What can artists do to take control of their careers? And how can we invest in them effectively?
Podcasts are taking off, but standing out from the crowd is not easy. Nicole takes you through the essentials of doing it right.
