Tag Archives: music business

Successful Crowdfunding

Posted on November 5, 2014 by MusicBizMadness

Crowdfunding isn’t a mystery anymore. Musicians as well as companies and product developers use “mass money” to fund their projects. Still it’s not a no-brainer, since potential donors need to be convinced by a great idea in which they can … Continue reading →

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When You are at a Dead End

Posted on October 8, 2014 by MusicBizMadness

Every now and then there comes a time when you feel treading water – or spinning your wheels for that matter. Your last music sale happened a few weeks ago, bookers who seemed to love you have become hesitant and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Season – the pros and cons for musicians

Posted on November 4, 2013 by MusicBizMadness

Approximately 20% of the annual music revenue is being generated during the last six to eight weeks of the year. Yes, we are talking Christmas. Christmas, the business that can never start too early for retailers. But what does this … Continue reading →

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Pay to submit music?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by MusicBizMadness

If all else fails, sue – once you needed money in showbusiness you would take your old buddies to court. Those were the old days. The new business model today works quite a bit easier and doesn’t even require real … Continue reading →

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