Bandsintown hits 100M registered users as global reach tops 4.1BBandsintown, the top live event discovery platform, is celebrating a major milestone: 100 million registered fan users across 196 countries. Alongside strategic partnerships with Spotify, Google, YouTube, YouTube Music, Apple and Shazam, Bandsintown's total global reach is now more than 4.1 billion monthly active users.
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Best Practices To Share Marketing Assets with Venues and FansPromoting a show doesn’t stop with posting on social media. The way you share your marketing assets with venues and fans can make all the difference in turnout, engagement, and long-term relationships.
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Spotify holds a patent for tech that can generate song mashupsSpotify has patented a 'method, system, and computer-readable medium for creating song mashups'
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Judas Priest donate $100k to LAFDAccording to an announcement on Tuesday, "The members of Judas Priest were very pleased to donate $100,000 US to the LAFD before their show at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 19th 2025."

"This was a contribution from the band to help the people who suffered damage due to the recent fires," a statement read. "The members of Judas Priest are pictured here meeting with six of the fire fighters when the band presented them with the check."

Photo by Kevin Estrada @KevinEstradaPhotography

The news comes shortly after Judas Priest released a version of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" -- featuring the late Ozzy Osbourne -- for charity.

"This historic rendition of the Black Sabbath classic was released today, with all profits donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s," they said. "Get it HERE."

"This emotionally charged release unites the titans of British heavy metal one last time in a project born from friendship, mutual respect and a shared mission to fight Parkinson’s disease - a cause close to the hearts of both bands. Initially conceived as a tribute video for Ozzy and Black Sabbath after Judas Priest were unable to join them at the Aston Villa show due to prior commitments with The Scorpions’ 60th Anniversary show in Hannover the project quickly grew in purpose and power."

"When Judas Priest suggested turning the tribute into a full-blown charity single, the idea struck a chord with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. With Glenn Tipton contributing guitars despite his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s and Rob Halford and Ozzy Osbourne trading alternate vocal lines, the result is a raw, soaring, and poignant version of the iconic 'War Pigs.'"

"A collaboration between the icons @judaspriest and @ozzyosbourne. All profits of Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd and Epic Records in the UK from audio streams, downloads, and physical sales of the recording ‘War Pigs (Charity Version)’ will be donated to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s."The post Judas Priest donate $100k to LAFD first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Musician’s Guide to Instagram: How to Make the Platform Work for YouThis Musicians' Guide To Instagram offers a practical playbook for artists who want to grow, engage, and monetize on Instagram.
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What Musicians Need to Know About Sora 2Sora 2 from OpenAI is a robust AI text to video creation tool that presents both frightening and exciting possibilities. Here's what musicians need to know about Sora 2.
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Your Top 10 Albums and "Letterboxd for Music"A question that sometimes has sent people our way over the years is "What is the Letterboxd for music?" and we've been working toward improving the AllMusic Profile experience with some of these same concepts in mind.

MIC Band Showcase Submissions Now OpenNews emerged on Monday that the "Music Industry Conference at Musikfest is expanding its offerings with a brand-new Band Showcase Program — and applications are officially open!"

Information, directly from the MIC, is below--

Selected bands will:

Receive professional coaching from a performing artist

Perform live on an official Musikfest stage

Get personalized feedback from industry pros, including agents, talent buyers, and programmers

This is not a competition — it’s an exclusive opportunity to gain real-world experience, grow your artistry, and connect directly with music industry professionals.

Only 10 bands will be selected to perform August 2–4, 2026, as space at the festival is limited. Bands may apply in one of several age group categories, so choose what best fits your ensemble.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Please help us spread the word to other musicians and educators who might be interested in this exciting opportunity!

We can’t wait to see your band take the stage at Musikfest 2026!

— The Musikfest Music Industry Conference Team

Apply to be a part of the band showcase here

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3 things you might have missed about Spotify’s AI music product plansMBW Explains is a series of analytical features in which we explore the context behind major music industry talking points – and suggest what might happen next.
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NIVA and NITO respond to Ticketmaster’s Congressional LetterNIVA and NITO, the two top independent live music trade groups responded to Ticketmaster and Live Nation's Congressional letter on the pending FTC lawsuit alleging collusion with ticket resellers and a failure to aggressively fight BOTS act violations.
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Ticketmaster Shuts Down TradeDesk Amid FTC Lawsuit: What It Means for Fans and ArtistsTicketmaster is shutting down its TradeDesk ticket resale platform following an FTC lawsuit. Learn how this move could change concert ticket resales, impact artists, and reshape the live event industry.
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Top Music Business News Last WeekFrom music AI moves from UMG, Spotify and a new Ticketmaster President to advice on making the most of Spotify Wrapped, TokTok, new releases, merch and more, Hypebot's got you covered with the latest and greatest music business news last week.
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Rhodes Announces Custom Shop ‘Golden Brown’ Piano Inspired by the Classic Rhodes Gold Sparkle Piano BassOn Friday, Rhodes Music announced "the third drop in its Custom Shop series: the MK8 ‘Golden Brown.’ Inspired by the Rhodes Gold Sparkle Piano Bass that was popularized onstage by The Doors, this limited‑edition MK8 pays homage to one of the most charismatic instruments of the 1960s. With a shimmering Gold Sparkletop hood and a Chestnut Brown tolex base, Golden Brown reimagines that vintage legend through the lens of modern craftsmanship."

“Golden Brown is one of my personal favourites from the Rhodes Custom Shop. Inspired by the rare gold-sparkle lid and brown Tolex Piano Bass of the 1960s, the Golden Brown MK8 oozes class and cool without ever feeling overstated. It captures the essence of that sought-after vintage aesthetic while pairing it with the MK8’s innovative features and hand-built precision. Pure class.”

"Golden Brown extends the legacy of the Rhodes Gold Sparkle Piano Bass into a modern MK8, combining vintage inspiration with custom‑shop craftsmanship," they say. "Each instrument’s autumn‑toned finish is accented by hand‑assembled components and Rhodes’ signature analogue signal path. Like all Custom Shop releases, Golden Brown is made to order, individually numbered, and will not be produced again after the drop concludes on October 30th. Hand‑built by master builders in England, this limited‑edition piano embodies a golden era at Rhodes."

Key Features (directly from Rhodes):

Gold Sparkletop Hood — A shimmering hood inspired by the vintage Gold Sparkle Piano Bass.

Chrome Front Panel with Black Inlays — Polished chrome panel featuring black preamp and FX inlays.

Harvest Gold Dial Caps & Logo Plates — Warm dial caps and matching black-on-Harvest Gold logo plates.

Chestnut Brown Tolex Base — The first non-black tolex finish on a MK8, echoing autumn tones.

73‑Note Kluge Keyboard — Precision keybed crafted by Kluge Klaviaturen (Steinway Group).

Custom Stereo‑Analogue FX Processor — Compressor, phaser, chorus and delay with true bypass and expression pedal control.

MK8 Analogue Preamp — Parametric EQ, analogue drive, envelope control, wah and vari‑pan with multiple wave shapes.

MIDI Optional — Available with or without MIDI; full MIDI integration is an additional £1299.

Golden Brown is available exclusively through the Rhodes Custom Shop for a limited time. Orders open on Thursday, October 16, at 3 PM BST and close on Thursday, October 30 at 3 PM BST.

Each piano is built to order, individually numbered, and will not be reissued once the window closes.

Pricing

£11,995 GBP (+ VAT)

€13,995 EUR (+ local taxes)

$15,995 USD

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From Spotify’s AI product plans to beatBread’s $100m global indie fund… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place
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Chastity Belt on Tourcations, Lucinda Williams & House Parties : A Handstamp InterviewFrom Handstamp, an interview with Julia Shapiro of the band Chastity Belt on house parties, band chemistry, memorable shows and tourcations.
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