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TikTok's Ticketmaster integration expands to users outside the US
TikTok and Ticketmaster have teamed up to allow artists to sell tickets to live events via the social media app. The program started in the US, but has expanded to more than 20 countries.
Snapchat will start matching you with live concerts
Snapchat will start matching you with live concerts in your area.
SiriusXM’s Premium VIP plan gives two cars access for $35/month
You’ll also get to check out thousands of live concert recordings as part of the plan.
Spotify adds more livestream platforms to its virtual event listings
Spotify began showing virtual event listings last fall, but now it's expanding that info so you can easily keep up with livestreams.
Bandsintown Plus brings its livestreamed concerts to Apple TV
Live concert streaming service Bandsintown Plus is bringing exclusive performances from Charli XCX, Phoebe Bridgers and Haim to Apple TV.
Bandsintown Plus offers exclusive concert streams for $10 per month
Many artists make the bulk of their income from performing live concerts around the world. One potential solution could be Bandsintown Plus, a new subscription service dedicated to live music. Adeline, Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Bakai, Brijean, Bye Beneco, Chrome Sparks, Chromeo, Claud, Diamond Thug, Empress Of, Fleet Foxes (Solo), Flying Lotus, HONEYMOAN, Ian Isiah, James Hersey, Jeff Tweedy, Joe Bonamassa, Little Dragon, Local Natives, Lomelda, mau from nowhere, Mindchatter, Misty Mtn, Mt. Joy, odie, Phoebe Bridgers, Poolside, Prequell, Rexx Life Raj, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sam Himself, Scarypoolparty, Sir Chloe, Soccer Mommy, Toro y Moi, Trevor Hall, Tycho, Wallows, We the Commas, and former Bandsintown Big Break alumni Omar Apollo with special guest Q. Bandsintown says more artists will be announced at a later date.
Sony will debut its own 360 Reality Audio speakers this spring
Sony plans to expand its 360 Reality Audio platform with new speakers and more content.
Harman's latest audio tech is designed for in-car concerts
Due to COVID-19, livestreams and drive-in shows are very popular. Harman wants to make the audio in your car much better for them.
Ticketmaster pays $10 million fine after hacking a startup rival
Ticketmaster has agreed to pay a $10 million criminal fine to avoid prosecution over charges that it accessed a rival’s computer system without authorization
AT&T hosted a live Axel Mansoor concert in AR using only 5G phones
AT&T and Ericsson held a concert in augmented reality where Axel Mansoor and his fans needed only 5G smartphones to have an intimate gig.
Bandcamp finally gets in on livestreaming music
But as much as I miss live music, the musicians who actually play live music, miss it even more.
'Roblox' is hosting a Lil Nas X concert this Saturday
Lil Nas X is coming to take your kids to an old town road.
The Grammy Museum built a streaming service to share its archives
The Grammy Museum will share its archives on a new streaming service COLLECTION:Live.
Epic built a real-life soundstage for in-game 'Fortnite' concerts
A concert series starts Party Royale this Saturday, but iOS players can't join in the fun.
Amazon Music adds artist Twitch streams
Artists can now offer live Twitch streams in the Amazon Music app.
Every musician is basically a YouTuber now
Bands clunkily pivoting to livestream can look to YouTube stars as guiding lights.
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Travis Scott is going on tour in 'Fortnite' starting April 23rd
Travis Scott is launching an experience in 'Fortnite' that includes a concert tour and in-game items.
Bandsintown will help artists promote livestreams
As musicians cancel concerts due to the coronavirus, bands like the Dropkick Murphys are turning to livestreams as a way to connect with fans and potentially recoup some of the money they're losing. Today, the concert-discovery app Bandsintown announced a new Watch Live feature that will let artists send push notifications when they livestream shows. Bandsintown is also launching its own Twitch channel.
