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What’s the future of independent music venues? Bandsintown managing partner and co-founder Fabrice Sergent will join NIVA?executive director?Stephen Parker, Wasserman’s Kiely Mosiman, and Hancher Auditorium Executive Director Andre Perry for?Small Stages, Big Impact: Saving Indie Stages for Artists at #SXSW on March 13, 2025, to break it down. Independent stages are where artists hone their craft, connect with audiences, and build careers—but these spaces are increasingly at risk. Hear from industry experts and artists on why they matter and how initiatives like Live Independent are working to protect them. Headed to #SXSW? Don’t miss this conversation: https://lnkd.in/gKS6Dpnc

There’s something unshakable about the way music connects us. At its core, music is about feeling seen, about belonging, about realizing we’re not alone in what we’re going through. Right now, Southern California needs that support and solidarity more than ever. ??? On January 30, the FireAid Benefit Concert will transform Intuit Dome & Kia Forum into spaces where music meets resilience. Featuring artists like John Mayer, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, 100% of ticket sales will go directly to wildfire relief, with all fees waived. ?? Learn more at: https://fireaidla.org/ Discover more fire relief resources for musicians and music industry professionals at: https://lnkd.in/eTf4MQXr

The music community of Los Angeles is essential to our industry, and their talent fuels much of what we do at Bandsintown. Yet, we know many face complex financial realities, where a single disaster can upend their lives and livelihoods. The LA wildfires have left many in urgent need, and MusiCares Foundation is here to provide immediate relief for those impacted. That includes emergency funds related to evacuation and relocation costs, instrument replacement/repair, home damage, medical care, mental health services, & other essential living needs. If you or a fellow music professional has been affected, don’t hesitate to seek help: ?? [email protected] ?? 1-800-687-4227 Join us in supporting MusiCares’ ongoing disaster relief efforts: musicares.org/FireRelief Let’s ensure that the creatives who bring music to life receive the support they deserve.

Bandsintown co-founder and managing partner Fabrice Sergent will be taking the stage at the inaugural Miami MusicTech Summit this spring ?? This is where the brightest minds in music technology will come together to discuss and shape the future of the industry. Set your calendar for March 25th and learn more about Miami MusicTech Summit here: https://lnkd.in/gP3qFBtQ

7.5 billion concert recommendations. 230 million clicks for tickets. 93 million fans. From the artists, stages, and genres that ruled live music to the stats that defined our year, Bandsintown’s 2024 High Notes celebrates the performers, places, and people who kept live music scenes around the world alive and thriving this year. Starting today, Bandsintown users are diving into their personalized year-in-review for live music, including the shows and venues they went to, new artists they followed, genres they favored, and more. Meanwhile, artists can explore their 2024 follower growth, fan engagement insights, touring activity, and social assets they can share with their fans—all from their own High Notes dashboard. Check your inbox ?? for your own personalized recap and dig into the highlights that shaped live music in 2024: https://lnkd.in/evERSCJ5

Any guesses? The 2024 High Notes, live music’s ultimate year-in-review, drop on Dec. 12th.

We’re honored to share that Bandsintown Group co-founder and managing partner, Fabrice Sergent, has been appointed to the NIVA - National Independent Venue Association Advisory Board, joining a team of live entertainment leaders who are committed to the growth and empowerment of independent venues. This deepens a partnership that has already birthed the groundbreaking Live Independent certification program for independent venues, promoters, and festivals across the U.S. Learn more about this partnership and what it means for live music: https://lnkd.in/gBJNQN7v

Bandsintown is proud to announce artist-powered Presales ?? ?? The newly expanded feature makes it easy for any artist to launch presales for tours & events, collect email & SMS signups, and automatically alert fans when it’s time to buy tickets. Artists own and can engage their contacts anytime. Artist events with presales are also recommended to relevant fans from Bandsintown’s 90+ million users and distributed to more fans worldwide through seamless integrations with Spotify, Google, and Apple. Bandsintown has already helped hundreds of artists like Chappell Roan, Childish Gambino, Tinashe, and Vince Staples promote their own presales this year. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gvuGnsJE. For information on our white glove presale service for major artists and tours, visit https://lnkd.in/g_YrN-AM.

This week, Apple Music opened Set Lists to all artists. Powered by Bandsintown event data, Set Lists allow artists to turn set lists from shows, residencies, or entire tours into playlists, which can be shared with fans on Apple Music, displayed on Shazam’s Artist and Concert pages, and posted on artist socials. The new feature is the latest way Apple leverages Bandsintown’s concert data to power event discovery for fans across Apple services, including Shazam, Apple Maps, and Spotlight Search. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/d2fx6nJJ

Whether you’re an artist manager, self-managed artist, or music industry professional, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders from Spotify, Bandsintown Group, TikTok, CD Baby & more at the Music Managers Forum-US (MMF-US) LA Summit at the Spotify offices in LA on Monday, October 21st 2024. This is a great opportunity to learn, collaborate, share ideas and grow alongside the best in the business, with industry panels, networking, and keynote presentations from deadmau5 manager Dean Wilson, Bandsintown managing partner Fabrice Sergent, Spotify’s Madeleine Bennett and many more. Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/g528NfxE?