The document discusses the importance of live concerts for both artists and fans. It notes that live concerts provide artists with fan engagement, feedback to help build their careers, and revenue. It also explains that concerts are important for fans as they inspire and bring people together in a shared musical experience. Piracy is identified as a major threat to the live music industry by reducing revenue. The presentation encourages attendees to support artists by attending live concerts.

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How many of you recall your
first concert experience?

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Piracy is the number #1 killer
of live concerts.

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Live concerts are the lifeblood
of the industry.

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Live concerts are important to both
artists and fans alike.

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Why listen to me?
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I’m currently a student at FSU
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I have been studying music and
business since the 9th grade.

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One you’re
comfortable
with
What I’d like for you to do
after this presentation:
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Attend two concerts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/
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The other;
not so
comfortable

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This presentation will cover:
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The importance of live concerts
What live concerts mean to artists
What live concerts mean to fans

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Live concerts provide artists with:
Fan engagement
Enables them to hear fan opinions
Build their careers off feedback

9. For example:
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MGK announced during an interview
that his “Lace Up” album featured
“A mosaic of fan tattoos and artwork”
Photo Credit: youtube.com

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As a fan of Young Jeezy,
and a witness to his comeup,
I find that seeing that artist
live leads to more respect
and fan-artist
engagement.

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Live venues inspire, give hope to, and
make individuals feel good.

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Often free venues, such as church concerts,
are an excellent way to become “calm, feel restored,
and ecnouraged”

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In my youth, I attended
a church that played
contemporary songs
of religion.

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Pyramid of
live concerts
Receive
Revenue
Create
Perform

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Overall Ticket Sales
2012:
$3 billion revenue
34.9 million tickets sold

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Bon
Jovi
Top 25 Tours of
2013
Median Concert ticket sale gross:
$61 million
Top Tour:
$205,158,370

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I’m bored….
I think I’ll go see a concert today.
Spend some money,
become one with the crowd,
and become a TRUE fan of
music.

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This is your brain on music

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Step away from technology;
and into reality.

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Would you pay to see a holographic concert?
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Chances are 90% of you say no.
If so, then quit stealing music, and robbing not only artists
but yourselves.