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JUNE 2009 WINNER: MESSAGE BEHIND THE MUSIC
posted: July 7, 2009
As long as you haven’t been hiding beneath an OurStage rock for the last few days, you’ve heard our Grand Prize Winning song “Get Out Alive” by Killed By Design. It was entered in the…
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THIS AIN'T THE SUMMER OF LOVE
posted: July 6, 2009
Spring and summer are times for sunshine, happiness, romance, weddings, hearts and rainbows. Sadly, the warm weather does not guarentee people will actually find love. For those of us out there who aren’t feeling the…
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HOW TO SELL MERCH
posted: July 1, 2009
Let’s be honest, you won’t retire early based on what you make at the door of most shows. That’s why it’s important to supplement your ticket sales with a lucrative merchandise line. Invest your money…
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JULY'S LETTER FROM THE EDITOR AT LARGE, JAY SWEET
posted: July 1, 2009
“Change isn’t made by asking permission,” Godin says. “Change is made by asking forgiveness, later.” If you’re between the ages of 30 and 40 and claim to have never attempted to Moonwalk, you’re lying.…
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SAYING GOODBYE TO THE KING OF POP
posted: June 26, 2009
When I was a young girl, Michael Jackson was my world. I was a fan of the Jackson 5 Motown classics, followed his solo departure with Off The Wall and gave him my preteen heart…
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ARTISTS ASK: ANSWERED BY RYAN VANGEL (CONCERT PROMOTER AT LIVE NATION)
posted: June 25, 2009
Why is it so hard to book shows in cities where there are plenty of venues to be booked in? Why do venues/promoters never answer emails? What can we do to improve our odds of…
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