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As Ultra is happening on the East Coast, Beyond Wonderland unfolds on the West, and we were curious about the agencies behind this years Beyond Wonderland 2024 line-up. We used Booking Agent Info to research the agencies behind this years festival. (With a bit of rounding for simplicity) Interestingly, the top two agencies representing artists at Ultra are the same ones behind the lineup for Beyond Wonderland. United Talent Agency and Wasserman claim over half the artists at Beyond Wonderland, with UTA at the forefront with 30%, closely shadowed by Wasserman’s impressive 24%. A whopping 37% of the festival’s diversity is credited to a mosaic of other agencies, along with artists who handle their bookings in-house. This portion is not just significant, but it’s the very heart of the festival’s variety. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) represent 2% of the lineup, but that 2% are powerhouses The Chainsmokers and Alesso. Similarly, Corson Agency and Wright Bookings each account for 2%. David Lewis Productions secures 3% of the lineup, a figure that mirrors their representation at Ultra Music Festival. It should be noted that we excluded 8 artists from our dataset who we didn’t have data For more industry insights, follow Booking Agent Info #Beyond2024 #BeyondWonderland2024 #AgencyBreakdown #BookingAgentInfo #MadTeaParty

Pro Audio Spotlight - EVENTS NAMM 2025 Events NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will kick off its 2025 platform of events beginning with The NAMM Show, held January 21–25 in Anaheim, California. The show will feature more than 250 educational sessions for NAMM member communities, including: retail, brands, professional audio, music technology, live event production, music education, artists, nonprofit and community leaders, and more. “The 2025 NAMM Show will once again unite the global music industry and provide a full lineup of industry-advancing programs and education sessions,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. Read more ... https://bit.ly/4hY6nQw #namm #musictrade #anaheim #audioproduction #recording #socialmediamarketing #ai #studio #lighting

I've always wanted to be a rockstar. But as some of you know I dramatically lack the talent. Turns out, giving a keynote on CX is the next best thing. Especially when it's announced like THIS.🤘 Excited to kick off the season with my all-new talk "CX, more than meets the AI". Seats are going fast, so grab yours before they're gone and you're stuck listening to the "greatest hits" on repeat. #customerexperience #customerrelations #artificialintelligence

Is this the most interesting concept for a “conference” you’ve ever seen? Better still, I’ll be speaking there alongside a big music star. The event is the G GATE conference in Belgrade on August 29-30. This isn't your typical conference. It's a business "festival" for affiliates. Imagine an event that blends networking, insightful talks, and a music festival. Doesn't it sound like a blast? I'll share the stage with top industry leaders and Morgenshtern, the rapper that broke the Russian internet with his 1xBet music video. (Don’t get too excited! I won’t be rapping, I’m more a metal guy…) I'll discuss how analytics can help operators and affiliates earn more and how tools like Blask can help us achieve our goals. After the serious business is out of the way, we'll dive into a full-blown music festival. As a music lover, I've always dreamed of being on stage at a festival. I guess this is the closest I'll get to that, and I can't wait! Want to join me? Use the code "BELIANIN" at checkout to receive a 15% discount. (you’ll find the site in the comments) P.S. No craft beer bar crawl this time, but I promise it will be worth it!

Disappointed would be an understatement to describe the experience customers are having with BookMyShow’s SPXCEJXM Festival. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline: August 19th, 2023: BookMyShow listed a music festival to be held on November 4th & 5th, 2023, in Mumbai & Bengaluru, featuring artists like Kodaline and Ali Gatie. October 15th, 2023: BookMyShow notified all customers of the festival's postponement to April 27th-28th, 2024, due to undisclosed reasons. Customers were given until November 15th, 2023, to opt for a refund or retain their tickets using a Google form. After the postponement to April 2024, the refund process turned into a saga of endless waiting. Months passed without updates, leaving customers feeling scammed and disregarded. Even as tickets were still being sold, refunds remained elusive for many credit card users. Some even considered filing an FIR against BookMyShow and the organizers. https://lnkd.in/dG326Zhe February 29th, 2024: Customers received a text message from BookMyShow stating that refunds had been processed and should be received within 7-10 working days. However, many credit card users are still waiting for their refunds. April 7th, 2024: BookMyShow's vague responses and failure to provide transaction details only added to the frustration. Despite assurances of NEFT transactions, many are yet to receive their refunds. As one affected customer, I'm left questioning BookMyShow's integrity and customer service. Their actions have eroded any respect I had for the brand. It's been over six months since BookMyShow has been holding onto customers' money without providing any substantial reason or update. This lack of transparency has left customers feeling clueless and disregarded. So, what's the next step? Should we continue waiting in vain or explore legal options? Share your thoughts on how to address this issue. It's time for BookMyShow to take accountability and prioritize their customers' trust. Ashish Hemrajani #CustomerExperience #BookyMyShow #SpxceJxm

The music festival scene in Asia is the last frontier. In Europe and the US, big monopolies have taken over and it’s next to impossible for independent organizers to survive. Asia might be a later to the game but it’s primed to blow up - there are so many exciting things happening right now. But these big corporations are starting to see how much potential there is - the sharks are circling. We have the opportunity to build new systems that actually serve fans and keep diversity in the festival space. We’ve seen the problems that other festival scenes face - the lack of new ideas, the control monopolies have, the high costs - so we’re building the tools to stop it happening here. Now’s the time to make a truly new and improved festival scene.

“Setting the Stage: How Music Works” is a report by ORCA (Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts), a think tank comprising independent record labels that invest in artists and turn their music into commercial and critical success. ORCA believes music has a unique power to support all communities and those living in them. It wants to foster a forward-thinking sector that offers opportunities to artists, businesses, and communities worldwide. Through this report, ORCA aims to initiate conversations and present ways the music industry can significantly increase its value, which includes economic, social, and cultural benefits within and outside the industry. This report was researched and developed by the nonprofit Center for Music Ecosystems, commissioned by ORCA. It is an introduction to ORCA and what it stands for. Read the full report to learn more about ORCA's mission and vision for a more inclusive and impactful music industry. Link: https://lnkd.in/d2VuX4Vz #centerformusicecosystem #musicreport #organizationforrecordedmusicandarts #musicpolicy #musiccities

What's the environmental impact of leaving your tent behind at a music festival? According to KarTent, 1 in 4 tents are left after the festival in the Netherlands alone! How can the festival work with fans to properly communicate this damage and prevent the waste? KarTent is a sustainable solutions company based out of Amsterdam. Their name means cardboard tent because their original product was exactly that! After witnessing the waste left on music festival campgrounds, founders Jan and Wout wanted to develop a solution. Learn more in Ep. 9 of the Sustainability in the Live Music Industry series on Earth Care: https://shorturl.at/1d42j

#opencall Music Moves Europe launches a new €5 million call to support environmental sustainability in the music sector. Through assessments, training, and funding, the initiative aims to foster greener practices and innovation across the industry. Key activities include: 🌱 Mapping sustainable practices in music. 📚 Capacity-building programs for green skills. 💶 Financial grants to support green initiatives. Deadline: February 19, 2025 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dc_uS26J Image Credit: Casper Maas, 2024 for Music Moves Europe Awards

"Imagine orchestrating a grand music festival. Each band, setlist, and the final euphoric applause mirror different avenues of your business - product innovation, marketing campaigns, HR strategies, and customer service. Booking A-list bands, managing festival logistics, and providing an unforgettable experience can feel like staging a music festival without a lineup! 🎤🎶📈 As data engineers, we're your concert lineup. We navigate the bustling backstage of raw data, transpose it into harmonious insights, and direct your business festival towards an encore performance. Our 'Festival Manager Dashboard' broadcasts real-time data about each 'band' in your business festival. It spurs you to compose trend-setting strategies, manage resources