“The good news is also coming out of the COVID shutdown, a lot more energy in the music industry is focused on sustainability in a real way,” said REVERB’s Adam Gardner.

ABBA’s avatar-based concert series has generated more than $400 million for London’s local economy.

Smaller stages want a slice of your entertainment budget, but blowout events like the Beyoncé and Taylor Swift tours are eating them up.

Some spaces that have provided a stage for up-and-coming musicians over the years are in jeopardy because of the booming real estate market.

Applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant reopened on Monday after a failed launch earlier this month.

Live music venues have largely gone dark during the pandemic, along with the economies of many historically vibrant music scenes throughout the country.