Does Size Matter?
Taking The Pulse Of The Live Music Scene

Plummeting record sales, rising touring costs, stagnating radio and sold out arena shows reportedly on the wane have the established music industry flummoxed while we're wondering how this affects the live performance business. To take the pulse of the live music scene, we surveyed booking agents, regional promoters and talent buyers and asked veteran industry reporter Melinda Newman to explore the reported rise of the small to mid-size venue.
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IMA Winners Will Now Reach
More Than 20 Million Music Fans
Deadline Extended to August 17, 2007

The Independent Music Awards has just added 9 Million
more reasons to enter the only industry program that gets major results for indie releases. New Judges including Ray Davies & Rob Wasserman and the addition of two new IMA sponsors including ManiaTV & HavocTV will now place IMA Winners in front of more than 20 MILLION music fans & industry decision makers.
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How Bands Die

Breaking up is hard to do - and a common career hazard for both established and emerging bands. While change can be good, some bands die before their time. How do you know if its time to pack up your gear? This month we launch a column that goes to your head and looks deep into your soul - psychologist and organizational guru, Mike Jolkovski, PhD reveals how you can prevent your band from imploding.
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Reinventing the Music Biz
ON RECORD - Matt Ward, Giles Orford & Carl Jacobson

In this installment, Mel Lambert of Media & Marketing asks a trio of leading pro-audio manufacturers to share their vision of the new music industry. Read More…


July Happenings

Check out this month's calendar for submission details for shows, festivals, events, compilations and other opportunities.
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