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As Part Of A Billboard Special Report On The State Of The Ticketing Business, Our Touring Expert Ray
As part of a Billboard special report on the state of the ticketing business, our touring expert Ray Waddell picked the brain of a ticket broker who's been in the game, as he says, "since it was invented." We chose to protext his identity so he'd speak freely. And he did.
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His Life - Lunatic
New music from Lunatic leading up to the release of his debut mixtape "Living In Reality".
Coming April 13, 2012. Stay tuned!
James Barton and Brian Message are London-based music managers and representatives of the Music Managers Forum UK. They recently shared "Lessons from the Industry Formerly Known as 'The Record Business'", via the Harvard Business Review's Blog Network, addressing the emerging role of artist management in the careers of musicians as the focus shifts from selling records to building a business around multiple revenue streams.
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Traditionally large labels have been the ones who nurture talent and have recouped their investment through record sales. If this potential is lost then how are artists to be discovered and developed? With perspectives from publishers, bloggers, labels and management this discussion looks at how best to prepare artists for commercial success, new deals, new partnerships and opportunities. • Jon Webster -- MMF • Sean Adams -- Drowned in Sound • Jack Shankly -- Domino / Transparent / Altered Zones • Will Frank -- Universal Music Publishing • Mark Hobrough -- Swansfield Music
Friday, March 9 marks fifteen years to the day since The Notorious B.I.G.'s untimely death, but the celebrated MC continues to live on through his music. You can hear his influence on every other rapper in the game. And Biggie not only left a mark on fans and fellow hip-hip artists, but also on the Billboard charts. In addition to the chart love earned by his two studio albums ("Ready to Die" and "Life After Death"), he also helped launch the careers of other artists including 112, Total, Lil Kim and Junior M.A.F.I.A.
When I think of Brooklyn, I think of Christopher Wallace -- known to most as the Notorious B.I.G., or Biggie Smalls -- the artist whose life was cut short 15 years ago on March 9.