Nightlife and Cultural Workers: Solidarity as Workers and for Palestine
On October 27, 2023, a few weeks after the Nova music festival attack which launched Israel’s full-scale genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a group of artists and cultural workers signed and issued a public letter. The letter started with explaining the context behind these events, that “[f]or over 75 years, the Palestinian people have been subject to a violent and racist occupation by Israel.”
iHeartMedia and Sirius XM in Merger Talks as Audio Industry Faces Transformation–and Monopoly Concerns
news that could change the listening habits of millions of Americans, shifting towards on-demand streaming and acquiring advertising technology gives them power to leverage power and establish monopoly.
STOP CALLING EVERYTHING TECHNO!
Techno was created by black communities in working-class settings, not by high-profile cultural institutions or privileged people. It emerged from industrial cities, cemented in queer and marginalized clubs, and was defined by DIY ecosystems.
The Pacha NYC Countdown Clock is at 12 Days To Go: Why So Quiet, Though?
As the anticipation tightens, thePacha PR team is keeping it surprisingly under the radar. While 140 Stewart Avenue has been cleared for temporary assembly space in DOB filings on March 19, 2026, it is only meant for the ground floor. The space can fit 2,800 people, which is not even close to the planned 7,000-person grand reopening.
How Brooklyn Mirage Became a Financial Asset: Inside the Bankruptcy and $120M Axar Loan
How Brooklyn Mirage Became a Financial Asset: Inside the Bankruptcy and $120M Axar Loan
Delegating Accountability at Spotify: Daniel Ek’s Executive Chairman Step Back
Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s move to executive chairman looks like a step back–but what happens to accountability, artist payouts, and platform power when founders ‘delegate’?
Wasserman Is Up for Sale After Epstein Fallout as Artists Exit
Wasserman is exploring a sale after Epstein-related documents resurfaced communications between CEO Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell—prompting client departures and placing one of live music’s most important touring intermediaries into a formal auction process. As artists publicly distance themselves to manage reputational risk, the fallout is exposing how leadership scandal can cascade through the touring infrastructure that underpins the global live economy.
Electronic Dance Music Market Growth 2026: From Dancefloors to Balance Sheets and the Decline of the Middle Tier
Electronic Dance Music is projected to grow from $10.17B in 2024 to $19.17B by 2033 — with live events driving 55% of that growth. As capital flows into festivals, venues, and catalogs — and ownership consolidates among major operators like Live Nation, AEG Presents, CTS Eventim, and Superstruct — decisions that once belonged to promoters may increasingly sit inside portfolios.
We break down the shift in 7 steps:
Deeper Dive: Where the Dog is Buried in the Brooklyn Mirage Case
By the time most New Yorkers heard the word “bankruptcy,” the real work on Brooklyn Mirage was already done. The dog had been buried years earlier–under term sheets, political favors, and construction shortcuts that never cleared daylight.