M.R.

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

"Corupe knows from historical precedent that the true victims of the raging 'culture war' are the non-famous members of the community being targeted."
Great and timely piece from @StephenRDaw
https://t.co/H41k6TRU2p

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Fan demand exceeds supply by 800% with Live Nation stating, "the majority of interested fans will not be able to get tickets because demand drastically exceeds supply.”

Can't wait to see the Bey lyrics the Senate Judiciary Committee quotes next hearing
https://t.co/eCHis2maea

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

First thing my dad said after reading this was, 'I've always wanted to try mushrooms.' @MissMargoPrice out here selling folks on more than just her excellent new album.

https://t.co/p2fHlJohjB

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

California's Prop 28 is an easy 'Yes' for the music industry. "For media companies 'worried about diversity, equity and inclusion, you don’t need to look further than our public schools to see that’s the population looks like that’s what the workforce ought to look like.'”

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

@staceyrodwell What? You don’t like all the theorizing that ACFC could make playoffs if they win by 16?!

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Two years ago, Black promoters were struggling to get artists, agents, venues, etc to take their call. Now, as
@BlackPromoters Collective, they can't be ignored.
And always thankful for a collab with the great
@GailNMitchell.
https://t.co/YP3TG2C7SK

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

And me discovering that Jada Pinkett was in a metal band that opened for Britney Spears in the early aughts. The more you know!

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

I couldn't stop smiling throughout this lovely and tender cover story by @StephenRDaw - your first of many, no doubt. And now I really want to hear the new Sam Smith album!

https://t.co/HM0FCOjmer

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Regularly speaking with Steven (@thechimp43) for two years has been a rare silver lining of this pandemic. I'm sad to say goodbye to this @billboard series, but thanks for the candor Severin.

https://t.co/jkcSaMfhSp

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

I spoke to a lot of people who adore @brandicarlile for this @billboard cover story, but I think her wife Catherine Shepherd summed it up best when she said, "Brandi doesn’t like experiencing any joy without sharing it with people."
https://t.co/9AFfUbMIdL

[M.R. @MalRochester]

#FridayVibes #frenchbulldog

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

*me waiting for feature story edits*

[M.R. @MalRochester]

@taylorjmims @AUgetoffmygold I enjoyed those…thoughts.

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

.@ASMGlobalLive has partnered with PopID, which is also working on age verification technology so fans won’t have to show ID to purchase alcohol.

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

I originally thought it was wild when Coachella dropped all Covid safety precautions, but after talking to industry folks the consensus is that live music is moving forward, not backwards.

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

2022 is being dubbed the 'Year of the Stadium,' but converting a football stadium into a concert venue isn't cheap. Artists can save millions by "sharing steel." Explanation @billboard
https://t.co/D5siyyBD1j

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Raeanne Presley of @PresleysBranson spoke to Congress on behalf of @nivassoc about indie venues continuing to face issues from 50% no-show rates to staffing issues and price increases. “The roller coaster ride of the pandemic continues." @billboard

https://t.co/OJg2xwQU8d

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

According to @billboard Boxscore, @RedRocksCO was the most-attended and highest-earning venue in the last year for the first time. It's an especially impressive accomplishment since they started the season hosting at 25% capacity.

https://t.co/a8Q2aaGT5r

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Despite the high presence of Houston PD at the event, the police chief says he sees no reason for an independent investigation of what transpired at Astroworld. Chief Finner says, "We investigate ourselves all the time." (@billboard)

https://t.co/pHfK0ri8iN

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Turns out there is a pretty simple way for venues and promoters can ask for vaccine requirements despite executive orders in Texas and Florida - just flip language. https://t.co/HTMMrReYaz

[Taylor Mims @taylorjmims]

Based on SBA data, it looks like there will be at least $4 billion in leftover funds for supplemental grants & not having to reapply means funds in accounts for indie venues faster. https://t.co/PLbuAJkaxg