Concerts news and trends

Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge
Economy // October 17, 2023

For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Oct. 17), ticket prices for concerts, sporting events and theme park admissions have all jumped this year, leading to a scenario in which a growing number...

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales
eCommerce // August 10, 2022

Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. As Music Ally reported, the service — which debuted Wednesday (Aug. 10) — is just a pilot program...

Pop Duo Chainsmokers to Give Away NFTs That Include Streaming Music Royalties
NFTs // May 12, 2022

Pop act The Chainsmokers will release NFTs to give fans a piece of the streaming royalties from the new album “So Far So Good,” Bloomberg wrote Thursday (May 12). There will be 5,000 NFTs and they’ll be given out on May 17 for free. The...

Demand, Inflation Drive Up Live Entertainment Ticket Prices
Economy // April 24, 2022

Concert tickets have been going up in price, which has been difficult for frequent music fans, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (April 23). “It sucks for sure because I’ve had to miss out on other big concerts to go to these ones,” said Enya...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gaming The Odds Of The (Post Pandemic) Return Of Sports

April 21, 2020
The stands are almost empty. The die-hardest of the die-hard fans are sitting 12 feet apart, observing the mandatory three-chair spacing rule. The roar of the crowd piped in to amp up the players. Nowhere can you get a beer or a hot dog. But at least the tickets are cheap. Welcome, then, to the wide world […]

Quick Reads
Consumers Face ‘Funflation’ as Live Event Prices Surge

October 17, 2023
For many Americans, having fun has apparently become a source of financial stress. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Tuesday (Oct. 17), ticket prices for concerts, sporting events and theme park admissions have all jumped this year, leading to a scenario in which a growing number of consumers are forgoing live entertainment. “Anything live, anything experiential […]

Spotify Tests Direct Ticket Sales

August 10, 2022
Streaming music service Spotify is making another venture into live music with plans to sell concert tickets directly to fans instead of linking to outside ticket companies. As Music Ally...

Pop Duo Chainsmokers to Give Away NFTs That Include Streaming Music Royalties

May 12, 2022
Pop act The Chainsmokers will release NFTs to give fans a piece of the streaming royalties from the new album “So Far So Good,” Bloomberg wrote Thursday (May 12). There...

Demand, Inflation Drive Up Live Entertainment Ticket Prices

April 24, 2022
Concert tickets have been going up in price, which has been difficult for frequent music fans, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday (April 23). “It sucks for sure because I’ve...