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Denver Advocate and Musician Sees Her Image on a City Bus Without Her Permission

May 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Amanda Gilbert, KUSA-TV, Denver | A Denver woman says she was shocked and frustrated to discover her... Read More → Denver Advocate and Musician Sees Her Image on a City Bus Without Her Permission

Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood

May 7, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Oscar Lopez, The Guardian | Owner of Japan nightclub says ‘This is a response to a year of insults... Read More → Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood

Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Lose Final Bid for Royalties in UK Court

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Tammy Moir, Happy Mag | If you ever needed a reminder to read the fine print, this is it. The families of... Read More → Hendrix Bandmates’ Heirs Lose Final Bid for Royalties in UK Court

What’s Working: A Colorado bill could help creatives retain more control of their work

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Parker Yamasaki, Colorado Sun | Denver-based artist Sarah Darlene has a lot on her plate. She’s a... Read More → What’s Working: A Colorado bill could help creatives retain more control of their work

Very short concerts aren’t a scam. They’re brilliant.

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Geoff Edgers, The Washington Post | On a Saturday night in Boston, British pop singer Lily Allen took the... Read More → Very short concerts aren’t a scam. They’re brilliant.

Denver Sues Owner of Your Mom’s House, State of Colorado

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Emily Ferguson, Westword | The city is seeking clarification on what to do with surplus funds from a... Read More → Denver Sues Owner of Your Mom’s House, State of Colorado

New Denver Venue Licensing Draft Gets Pushback From Club Owner

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Michael Roberts, Westword | Regas Christou is frustrated. Christou has owned and operated more successful... Read More → New Denver Venue Licensing Draft Gets Pushback From Club Owner

Don’t Let Liability Stop the Music; Insure Your Performance Today!

April 30, 2026| Music-Related Business|

(This is Liability Insurance only. Does not cover your instruments or equipment. Think what happened to Great... Read More → Don’t Let Liability Stop the Music; Insure Your Performance Today!

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The Pearl Property, f/k/a The Mercury Cafe, Seized by the City for Unpaid Taxes

April 23, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Kristen Fiore, Westword | A storm of people raced to save The Pearl, Denver’s only lesbian bar, raising... Read More → The Pearl Property, f/k/a The Mercury Cafe, Seized by the City for Unpaid Taxes

South Korean police seek arrest of BTS agency founder Bang Si-hyuk

April 23, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Patrick Brzeski, Hollywood Reporter | Bang Si-hyuk, the founder and chairman of K-pop powerhouse Hybe... Read More → South Korean police seek arrest of BTS agency founder Bang Si-hyuk

A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes

April 23, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Nathan Layne, Reuters | When Keith Czika learned the brass-instrument factory where he had worked for... Read More → A Trump pledge is falling flat as Ohio musical instrument plant closes

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Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues PLUS Back Story Article

April 16, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By Larry Neumeister and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press | A jury found Wednesday that entertainment giant... Read More → Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues PLUS Back Story Article

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The Pearl, Former Mercury Café Set to Shut Down; Public Raises $83,000 to Keep it Open // This 19-year-old is Opening a Country Bar With ‘grandpa’ Music in Five Points

April 16, 2026| Music-Related Business|

The Pearl, Former Mercury Café, is Set to Shut Down; Public Raises $83,000 to Keep it Open Video story:... Read More → The Pearl, Former Mercury Café Set to Shut Down; Public Raises $83,000 to Keep it Open // This 19-year-old is Opening a Country Bar With ‘grandpa’ Music in Five Points

Take Note: Denver Revising 40-Year-Old Entertainment Venue Licensing Requirements

April 16, 2026| Music-Related Business|

Photo: Stephen Brackett | By Michael Roberts, Westword | Making it big in metro Denver’s entertainment... Read More → Take Note: Denver Revising 40-Year-Old Entertainment Venue Licensing Requirements

The $60 Billion Deal That Spells the End of Rock ’n’ Roll

April 16, 2026| Music-Related Business|

By James Warrington, The Telegraph | Bill Ackman is an unlikely music mogul. . . . Ackman’s successful... Read More → The $60 Billion Deal That Spells the End of Rock ’n’ Roll

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