The Annual Francis Davis Jazz Critics Poll — Mid-Year

Dylan, U2 Offer Rock Trip: McCartney, John Also Bringing Fan Deluxe Travel Packages Rolling Stone article by Bill Werde, RS 972, April 21, 2005 Last summer, Christina Giannoni, 40, had an experience that would thrill any Beatles fan. For about $1,700 plus the cost of airfare, the California fan got VIP treatment at Paul McCartney’s…

Ticketing Platform LYTE Raises $33M in Series B Funding Round from Investors Including Quincy Jones Murray Stassen, Music Business Worldwide, December 17, 2020 Ticketing technology platform Lyte has raised $33 million in a Series B round, a combination of equity and debt. The latest round brings Lyte’s fundraising total to $48m. Lyte states that the…

In the Spotlight: Lawrence Peryer Lawrence Peryer’s passion for music ignited in childhood, leading to a dynamic career that merges creativity, technology, and business. He attended Southern Connecticut State University, where he studied Computer Science, laying the groundwork for his future in the tech-driven music industry. With significant experience in the music and entertainment sectors, Peryer…

Changing Lanes Panel At Pollstar Live! ‘The Pandemic Ushered In The Era Of The Digital Fan’ by Sarah Pittman on Pollstar.com, June 21, 2021 With COVID-19 restrictions bringing traditional touring to a halt, taking advantage of opportunities and a go-getter, seize-the-day attitude has been the name of the game for music executives that managed to…

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Fan Clubs Help Diehards Get Up Close and Personal by Mitchell Peters, Billboard Magazine, February 2, 2008 Establishing a solid connection with fans is essential for acts looking to build and maintain a lasting career, especially on the road. To engage new and existing concertgoers, many artists have tapped into subscription-based fan clubs, which offer…