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Its One Of The Top 10 Questions Im Asked: ASCAP, BMI Or SESAC? Which One Should I Join? Heres A Rock
It’s one of the top 10 questions I’m asked: ASCAP, BMI or SESAC? Which one should I Join? Here’s a rock ‘n’ roll answer: How about none of them. At least not right away. All of these competing Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) spend a great deal of their members’ money selling “belonging” as if there is an immediate benefit to membership, like collecting money that they have been holding for you. But experience indicates that you’d be better off waiting to sign with any of them. Wonder why? Here’s the truth about PRO’s in this three part series taken from Moses Avalon’s latest book, 100 Answers to 50 Questions on the Music Business.
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International Tour Management with Ben Hoffman and Ben Gram
Ben sits down with our good friends Ben Hoffman and Ben Gram to talk about the roles of a tour manager when bands travel to Europe and Canada.
You may have already noticed ReverbNation’s slick new look. After months of testing with thousands of ReverbNation Artists, we’ve tweaked, changed and improved the site to reflect all the great feedback we got. You’ll see updates to your profile pages as well as the general experience for anyone browsing ReverbNation. It’s live right now for all users, so please go check out the new ReverbNation. During this beta period you’ll still be able to swap back to the ‘old ReverbNation’— but why would you want to? Read below for the highlights.
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Clear Channel/Live Nation Monopoly Case Nearing Dismissal
An anti-competition case dating back a decade may have finally concluded with a 63-page decision that Clear Channel/Live Nation does not have a monopoly on rock concerts. On Monday the judge in the case granted summary judgment on motions regarding the Denver and Los Angeles markets and granted the defendant's motion to dismiss the testimony of Dr. Owen R. Phillips.
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