Live entertainment and artist payments platform, PickleJar, has expanded its offering to include a platform that has been developed for independent film production companies and filmmakers to promote their films. PickleJar Flix will provide production companies the ability to create and manage their own independent film apps and suite of tools. These companies will be …
Bandsintown launches fan engagement suite
Bandsintown, a discovery engine for live music and events, has launched a new fan engagement suite on its Bandsintown for Artists platform. The free CRM tools will give artists the ability to build and engage with their audience and sell more tickets. Artists will also be able to own fan data, build mailing lists, grow …
Fave launches Fan Verification system
Fave, a social platform dedicated to fans, has introduced its Fan Verification system after months of testing. The fan-centric platform was launched in April last year and has now introduced Fan Verification, so that fans can showcase their dedication to their ‘fandom’. The technology was tested through partnerships with the like of the Billboard Music …
New NFT-powered ticketing system launches
SeatlabNFT, a new NFT-powered event ticketing system, has been launched by the team behind ticketing company, Seatedly. The platform uses blockchain technology and smart contracts to enable ticket sellers to mint tickets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Issuers can attach their own conditions and royalty splits to tickets, which opens up a new revenue stream for …
APRA AMCOS to pay members over lost royalties due to cancellations
APRA AMCOS, a joint copyright management organisation, has announced it will pay out AUD$1.5m ($1m/£795,000/€943,000) in live performance royalties to members for gigs, concerts and festivals that were cancelled due to the latest wave of the pandemic. The scheme from Australasian Performing Right Association and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (APRA AMCOS) will offer financial …
Earth Music Agency links up with Evolution Artists
London-based independent music agency, Earth Music Agency, has teamed up with international talent agent Evolution Artists. Evolution co-founders Clive Mill and James Smith will bring with them their ‘revered’ drum & bass roster to Earth. Mill and Smith have 30 years of experience in the music sector between them and started Evolution Artists 10 years …