The First COVID-Era Music Festival Takes Place In Wisconsin This July [VIDEO]
Static-X is among a number of leading rock and metal bands scheduled to appear during the three-day outdoor music festival. Continue Reading
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Wacken Open Air, Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, and Bang Your Head Festivals All Canceled
All large-scale public gatherings in Germany have been banned through at least August 31, which is leaving the rock world short on festivals. Continue Reading
Why Are Music Festivals so Expensive? [VIDEO]
Music festivals are nearly 50x more expensive than they were in the 1980s. What is driving the rising price of these events? Continue Reading
Music Biz 101: How To Promote A Festival Performance [Video]
Festival performances can change your career, but they can also be a waste of money. Marketing, or lack thereof, makes all the difference. Every musician dreams of headlining a major music festival. The idea of performing for tens of thousands… Continue Reading
Why music festivals should rethink their relationship with the media
Festival season is upon us, which means there are bloggers and journalists all over the world impatiently waiting to learn what – if any – events they will be covering this summer. For those who have never attempted to cover… Continue Reading
Making The Most Of Your Summer Festival Coverage
Earlier this week we offered tips to help musicians make the most of their time at festivals this summer, so it only makes sense that we do the same for journalists today. This post comes to us from Matt Leimkuhler,… Continue Reading
Inside Music Podcast #106 – “What’s with the Hula Hoops?”
On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell sets out to answer a question anyone who has ever attended a summer festival has inevitably asked themselves: What’s with the hula hoops? James sits down with Layla, an up and… Continue Reading
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Summer Tour Survival Tips From The Venetia Fair
Hello and welcome to the final Advice column of the week. The following article is something akin to a sequel, pairing Haulix with a few old friends for a second adventure with a similar theme: Tour problems. I’m not sure this pair… Continue Reading