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Music Nonprofits Partner With Indie Venue Network on Innovative Touring Model for Emerging Artists


Two music nonprofits have teamed up with venues on a new touring model for rising artists in the U.S. Get the details here.

Non-profits Live Music Society and Salt Lick Incubator have teamed up with D-TOUR, a network of independent venues and promoters, to present a fresh approach to touring. The collaborative tour, called One Night Live, will feature three rising artists — Ellie Williams, Sofia Lafuente and Farayi Malek — on a three-week trek supported by the organizations. “It has become exceedingly difficult for an emerging artist to build their hard ticket history if they don’t land a coveted opening slot on a bigger tour and or have a viral moment,” added Salt Lick Incubator president Liza Levy.

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