Spotify and Bandsintown Team Up to Boost Concert Discovery

In an exciting development for music enthusiasts and performers alike, the leading music streaming service Spotify has joined forces with Bandsintown, a prominent platform for live event discovery. This strategic alliance is poised to transform how users uncover live shows and how artists promote their concerts to potential audiences.

Improving Music Discovery

The synergy of Spotify's substantial user base, which boasts around 602 million monthly active listeners, with Bandsintown's detailed concert listings, introduces a new dimension to music discovery on Spotify. Users will have the advantage of locating upcoming concerts seamlessly as they listen to their favorite tracks. The timing of this integration is particularly significant with the live music sector currently navigating through a landscape marked by heightened competition and escalating costs.

Artists Connect with More Fans

Artists stand to benefit considerably from this partnership. By having their events showcased prominently across Spotify's application, including artist pages and various other sections, the likelihood of engaging with a broader audience and achieving better ticket sales is greatly improved.

Ease of Access for Concert Goers

For the concertgoer, the ease of discovering live events through Spotify is anticipated to foster a more robust live music attendance. The direct integration means fans can easily track when and where their preferred artists are playing without the need to explore multiple platforms for this information.

Empowering Artists with Data

Spotify's role in helping artists nurture and profit from their following is strengthened by this partnership. The integration allows artists to have a more commanding presence when it comes to informing fans about their touring schedules on Spotify, enriching the fan experience around discovery and ticket purchasing processes.

Bandsintown’s Expansive Listings

Bandsintown makes significant strides in connecting artists with fans by listing a staggering 1.5 million shows by 600,000 artists from over 150 countries. They reach a considerable user base of 84 million, suggesting over 3.7 billion personalized concert recommendations every year. In addition to Spotify, Bandsintown boasts collaborations with Amazon Music and Shazam, among others, to maximize event visibility.

Marketing Tools for Deeper Engagement

Bandsintown’s comprehensive tools designed for artists, venues, and promoters aid in building a stronger relationship between artists and their fans. Tools like Bandsintown For Artists, Bandsintown PRO, and Bandsintown Promoter offer personalized means to market and advertise to the right audience.

Spotify, Bandsintown, Music