Bits & Bytes: Concert Discovery, Social & Touring In 2015
Jesse Kirshbaum is the co-founder and visionary behind SoundCTRL, the authority in music tech culture, news and events. When not serving as CEO of NUE Agency, he sits on the Global Advisory Board of Social Media Week and Digital Music Wire, sharing a dynamic enthusiasm and passion for shaping the new music business. Stay tuned to Fuse.tv for Bits & Bytes, his weekly roundup and personal take on the latest in music tech.
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Festival season is kicking into full gear! This weekend in New York alone, I had the privilege of attending Governors Ball at Randall's Island, DigiFest at Citi Field, and Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium. Each had a very distinct crowd, vibe and experience.
Governors Ball, in five years, has turned into one of the top festivals in the world. They proved that building a major festival, even in a highly competitive market like NYC, is more than possible and very much in-demand. Sunday was hip hop's Super Bowl, with the 22nd annual Summer Jam being streamed "exclusively" on Tidal. Would be interested to learn how many people really streamed in for that.
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