Re: They Learn. Slowly.

getyourearsout — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:34:20 -0000

Hey Sam,
The future of music by your account will be pretty dull - the same established acts doing the rounds, admittedly a few new acts joining the 'in-crowd' each year...other than that - we're all gonna have access to bands that people like Live Nation and Ticketmaster support...is that it?

OMG...Killers, Coldplay and all that MOR stuff that you can see in any stadium in any city practically anywhere in the world whilst drinking over-priced warm beer! Sure for some that's entertainment - I think for many others that just won't wash.

Gig Ticket prices increase but hey you get free downloads kids!

The picture painted seems bleak - that it will be harder to permeate for the new acts writing music right now...so only rich kids will end up making music?

A la carte digital download sales in the UK & Europe are growing fast too, subscription models via ISP's are also forecasted to play a much bigger role too - not sure it's all doom and gloom for the good old fashioned song just yet.

Let's hope more promoters & more ticketing providers start up in business too eh! As someone once said "Variety is the spice of life"...

Re: They Learn. Slowly.

getyourearsout — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:07:24 -0000

Hmm - mixed opinions on this post.

It's undoubtedly one route that digital music will take but not all musicians (and some fans) are going to like this as it really means that unless you're on a big tour your music could become kind of worthless...so if a band can't get a big support and the music lovers out there get used to free music with their gig tickets - how do bands not supported by a big national tour make money out of their music that they have worked so hard to create?

Good for fans, good for large established bands, great for ticketing providers but maybe less attractive to bands/artists that either don't tour or can't get a big tour.
GYEO

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