<p><strong>Get more TPOM in the post-show &quot;lock-in&quot; </strong>– try it for FREE!: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership⁠</a></p><p>====</p><p><strong>Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. </strong>In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu unwrap the week&#39;s music biz goings-on:</p><ul><li><p>An exploding toilet caused a gig cancellation – but what now for the band, fans and the venue?</p></li><li><p>Stu’s Big Number is $2.45bn - it’s big, but why might it feel scary to artists and labels?</p></li><li><p>Spotify might also put their prices by a dollar in the US - who will welcome this (and who won’t?)</p></li><li><p>Three AI music-making companies have struck deals with major labels - but who and why?</p></li><li><p>The UK ticket levy to help smaller grassroots venues is taking off – so what&#39;s next? Stu&#39;s been chatting to an MP to find out.</p></li><li><p>TPOM’s continued role as your Primary Baby Shark News Resource continues as Stu explains how many millions of dollars it made last year (it was a lot).</p></li></ul><p><strong>And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Patreon Superfans</strong></a><strong>, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar to chat about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Steve once flew several thousand miles to watch a band, only for them to quit after a mere three songs. But which now-massive band was it?</p></li><li><p>Who are Steve and Stu&#39;s artists of the year? (Including Wet Leg and Self Esteem)</p><p>What was the annual Reader&#39;s Poll like behind the scenes at the NME for Steve?</p></li><li><p>More unusual gig cancellation stories - including pigeons pooping on Kings of Leon, Neil Young’s sandwiches, and more</p></li><li><p>What’s the city of Manchester doing to support local venues and promoters?</p></li></ul><p><strong>As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular</strong> – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!</p><p>Email us: <a href="mailto:thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a><a href="mailto:thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com</strong></a><a href="mailto:thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a></p><p>See you next week!</p><p>Steve and Stuart</p><p>======</p><p>Support The Price of Music on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq</p><p>Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge</p><p>Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod</p><p>For sponsorship opportunities, please email - <a href="mailto:⁠⁠joe@musically.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠joe@musically.com</a></p>

The Price of Music

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Exploding toilet cancels gig - but will the band and fans get their money back?; Is Spotify putting up prices again?; and yet more Baby Shark news

NOV 26, 202529 MIN
The Price of Music

Exploding toilet cancels gig - but will the band and fans get their money back?; Is Spotify putting up prices again?; and yet more Baby Shark news

NOV 26, 202529 MIN

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<p><strong>Get more TPOM in the post-show &quot;lock-in&quot; </strong>– try it for FREE!: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership⁠</a></p><p>====</p><p><strong>Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. </strong>In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu unwrap the week&#39;s music biz goings-on:</p><ul><li><p>An exploding toilet caused a gig cancellation – but what now for the band, fans and the venue?</p></li><li><p>Stu’s Big Number is $2.45bn - it’s big, but why might it feel scary to artists and labels?</p></li><li><p>Spotify might also put their prices by a dollar in the US - who will welcome this (and who won’t?)</p></li><li><p>Three AI music-making companies have struck deals with major labels - but who and why?</p></li><li><p>The UK ticket levy to help smaller grassroots venues is taking off – so what&#39;s next? Stu&#39;s been chatting to an MP to find out.</p></li><li><p>TPOM’s continued role as your Primary Baby Shark News Resource continues as Stu explains how many millions of dollars it made last year (it was a lot).</p></li></ul><p><strong>And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our </strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Patreon Superfans</strong></a><strong>, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar to chat about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Steve once flew several thousand miles to watch a band, only for them to quit after a mere three songs. But which now-massive band was it?</p></li><li><p>Who are Steve and Stu&#39;s artists of the year? (Including Wet Leg and Self Esteem)</p><p>What was the annual Reader&#39;s Poll like behind the scenes at the NME for Steve?</p></li><li><p>More unusual gig cancellation stories - including pigeons pooping on Kings of Leon, Neil Young’s sandwiches, and more</p></li><li><p>What’s the city of Manchester doing to support local venues and promoters?</p></li></ul><p><strong>As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular</strong> – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!</p><p>Email us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a></p><p>See you next week!</p><p>Steve and Stuart</p><p>======</p><p>Support The Price of Music on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacq</p><p>Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredge</p><p>Follow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpod</p><p>For sponsorship opportunities, please email - <a href="mailto:⁠⁠[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠[email protected]</a></p>