SXSW shrinks as indie venues contemplate competitiveness - Austin Monitor
Independent venues are crucial to the live music scene but struggle against large promoters with significant marketing budgets, making survival increasingly difficult.
The gig economy: ticket inflation is getting worse, so where does all the money go?
The sudden jump in Oasis ticket prices from £148.50 to £355.20 due to dynamic pricing ignited controversy over fair ticket pricing, with fans feeling exploited.