• Jim Morey to Deliver Opening Keynote at 40th Annual IEBA Conference
    07/19/2010

    The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) will host its 40th anniversary conference October 3rd-5th. Legendary entertainment manager and promoter, Jim Morey, will deliver the opening keynote speech on Monday, October 4th to an audience of over 500 of the industry’s top entertainment buyers, promoters, agents and managers at the 40th annual IEBA conference at the Hilton Downtown Nashville.

  • Live Nation Entertainment stock slides after execs address ticket sale challenges
    07/22/2010

    It's no secret that the summer 2010 season has been a difficult one for touring artists. Reports of cancelled concerts and axed tours have dampened what is traditionally one of the live entertainment industry's biggest quarters.

  • Ticketmaster alters affiliate program to stop paying commissions on presales
    07/22/2010

    Live Nation Entertainment's Ticketmaster has decided to change the commission structure on its ticket affiliate program to stop paying out commissions for tickets sold during presales.

  • Weak economy contributes to faltering North American concert industry in first half of 2010
    07/15/2010

    Anecdotally, the concert business in the North America has been in the doldrums for most of the year, and now there are numbers backing that up, as the industry has suffered a dip in sales over the first half of this year, according to newly released data from Pollstar.

  • New York ticket resale law could impact similar laws in other states
    07/08/2010

    On Friday, July 2, New York Gov. David Paterson signed into law the country's first ticket resale regulations that address paperless tickets, a move that potentially sets the stage for other states to also adopt similar laws addressing the new ticketing technology.

  • AEG Live moves closer to competing with Live Nation Entertainment on ticketing
    07/02/2010

     AEG Live, the nation's second-largest concert promotions company, has reportedly begun preliminary talks with record labels for backing to help the company's expansion to better compete with industry leader Live Nation Entertainment.

  • DOJ recommends Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger receive final approval
    06/24/2010

    Having weighed written testimony from several industry professionals but ultimately deciding their arguments were unpersuasive, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) this week submitted its last report to the court recommending the merger of Ticketmaster and Live Nation receive final approval.

  • Bamajam looks to become an annual tradition for music fans
    06/18/2010

    On June 3rd 2010, over 109,000 fans joined together to celebrate the human spirit through music and arts at the 3-day/3-night Verizon Wireless Bamajam Music & Arts Festival, located in Enterprise, AL. 

  • Live Nation Entertainment sees stock gains even as concert cancellations reportedly pile up
    06/17/2010

    Live Nation Entertainment's stock, which trades under the symbol LYV, experienced a big boost in price yesterday, June 15, to $12.35 per share, a healthy gain of more than 4.5 percent following a drop of more than 30 percent less than a month ago.

  • Make Plans to Attend IEBA's 40th Oct. 3-5 in Nashville
    06/10/2010

    Don't miss the biggest year in IEBA's history as we celebrate 40 years of serving the live entertainment industry while offering a first look at next year's touring artists. We will showcase over 50 artists in three days, educate attendees on the best methods for selling the most tickets, and provide many opportunities for intimate networking with top buyers, promoters, agents and managers.  Make plans now to attend the conference October 3-5 in Nashville. Details on hotel rooms, registration and airline/rental car discounts can be found on the registration page of the site. Speakers, panels and showcases will be announced in coming weeks. If your membership has lapsed NOW is the time to renew so you can join us in October!

  • Billboard Country Music Summit: Save $50 Off Walk Up Rate
    05/21/2010

    Join IEBA, NATD and Lyon and Phillips, PLLC as we host the breakfast on June 8 at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville! Register now at www.CountryMusicSummit.com
     
    The First Annual Billboard Country Music Summit Will Kick Off The CMA Music Festival Activities With:

    Informative Panel Sessions On The Most Exciting Opportunities and Challenging Issues In:  Recording, Radio, Touring, Publishing, Sponsorships, Digital/Mobile & Other Key Areas
    Keynote Interviews Featuring Today’s Top Country Music Artists & Executives
    Artist Showcases
    Networking Events...AND MUCH MORE

  • Nashville Flood Relief: How You Can Help
    05/21/2010

    IEBA has made a $1000 donation to the MusiCares Flood Relief Fund as well as a water donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Unit. We are discussing additional ways we can raise money to help with recovery from this disaster that has affected so many in our industry. We encourage you to donate in some way to one of the wonderful organizations listed here.

  • IEBA Members Invited to Summer NAMM
    05/24/2010

    IEBA members are invited to attend Summer NAMM in Nashville June 18-20 at the Nashville Convention Center for free. If you are interested, please send an email to us through the contact page of the site which includes your first name, last name and email address. You must be a current IEBA member.

  • Southwest Concert Promoter Blasts Ticketmaster / Live Nation Consent Decree
    05/07/2010

    Concert promoter Jack Orbin, founder and president of Stone City Attractions, this week criticized the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decree allowing the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger, stressing that the deal will severely damage the live entertainment industry.
    In documents filed with the DOJ and written by attorney David Balto, a former Federal Trade Commission executive, on behalf of Orbin, the promoter said he believes that nothing in the merger will stem the rising tide of concert ticket prices; the average concert ticket price nearly tripled between 1996 and 2009.

  • Concert industry grosses more than $1 billion in Q1 ticket sales
    04/16/2010

    The worldwide concert industry exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales in the first quarter (Q1), a first for the business and a sign that 2010 is off to a strong start despite slow economy.

  • Billboard Country Music Summit: Last Day for $199 Rate
    04/08/2010

    MAY 14 IS THE LAST DAY FOR IEBA MEMBERS TO RECEIVE $199 RATE! Register HERE
     
    FEATURING: Blake Shelton, Artist Reprise Records/Warner Music Nashville; Charlie Anderson, President/CEO Anderson Media; Scott Borchetta, President/CEO Big Machine/Valory Music Company; Mike Dungan, President/CEO Capitol/EMI Nashville; John Esposito, President/CEO Warner Music Nashville; Jay Frank, SVP/Music Strategy CMT and don't miss SUPERSTAR Q&A WITH TIM McGRAW!

  • BMI Tracking More Live Performances
    04/08/2010

    BMI has expanded its tracking of live music performances to include smaller concert events, distributing royalties to additional songwriters, composers and music publishers.

  • Hedge fund makes significant purchase of Live Nation Entertainment stock
    04/08/2010

    On the heels of Libery Media's attempt to gain a 35 percent stake of Live Nation Entertainment, an investment hedge fund has bought nearly 6 percent of the ticketing and live entertainment giant.

  • Live Nation Entertainment to experiment with digital wristbands at UK festivals
    03/25/2010

     In a move designed reportedly to crack down on counterfeiting and eliminate secondary ticket sales, Live Nation Entertainment is planning to issue digital wristbands in place of tickets for some upcoming UK music festivals.

  • EAGLES FIND STADIUM PARTNERS
    03/19/2010

     One of the largest tour packages of the year – Eagles, Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban – is set for stadiums beginning in June.

  • Live Nation Entertainment Moves Into German Market
    03/12/2010

     HAMBURG, Germany (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) -- Live Nation Entertainment has launched their latest promoter division in Germany, the world's fourth largest music market.

  • Conan To Hit The Road With A Stop At Bonnaroo
    03/12/2010

     NEW YORK (AP) -— Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O'Brien is taking his act on the road.

  • Country Acts Throwdown On Multi-Stage Tour
    03/08/2010

     This summer the Country Throwdown Tour will make its way across the U.S. with a star line-up, festival atmosphere and affordable tickets. Kevin Lyman of 4Fini Inc. modeled the country outing after his successful Vans Warped Tour, which is the longest running traveling music and extreme sports festival in the world today.
     

  • Tennessee State Fair is likely to stay in 2010
    03/05/2010

     The State Fair Board asked its executive director Monday to begin negotiations with private companies interested in running the State Fair in 2010.

  • 21 Annual Pollstar Awards
    03/04/2010

     Here's the list of the big winners from last night's big shindig at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles.