The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

Nashville Venue Defends Merch Fees

Dec 7, 2023

The podcast discusses Brooklyn Bowl Nashville's decision not to participate in a live nation's initiative and the ethics of venues keeping a percentage of artist merchandise sales. They also talk about the creation of the MLC and sponsors offering tools and platforms for artists. The general manager of Brooklyn Bowl Nashville discusses supporting the local music community and their unique offerings. They also discuss building relationships between venues and artists and the venue's merchandise policy. The hosts express their passion for the music industry.

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Quick takeaways

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville focuses on providing top-notch hospitality and professional service to artists and guests.

The venue showcases a diverse range of music genres, organizing showcases and featuring local musicians to foster a sense of community.

Deep dives

Maintaining a Reputation for Hospitality and Professionalism

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville strives to take care of artists and guests by providing the best hospitality and professional service. They have a supportive and professional production crew that goes the extra mile to meet the needs of artists.

Introduction

4min

The Creation of the MLC and Sponsor Highlights

3min

Sarah Barnett from Brooklyn Bowl Nashville discusses the music business and merch cuts

4min

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

19min

Building Relationships and Finding Middle Ground

6min

Merchandise Policy and Bowling Experience

17min

Expressing Excitement and Passion for the Music Community

3min

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Learn more about Brooklyn Bowl Nashville: https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville

Sara Barnett serves as General Manager of Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. A Nashville native who has been soaking up the local music scene since she was sixteen, Sara has a passion for hospitality and music. She brings her prior experience as the General Manager at Butchertown Hall and as the Assistant General Manager at ACME Feed & Seed for four years to her work at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville.

Since opening its doors, the venue has hosted shows from top artists including Elvis Costello & Billy Gibbons, Phil Lesh, Leon Bridges, Lainey Wilson, Baby Keem and more, has been praised by the New York Times and was named “Best New Concert Venue” at the 2022 Pollstar Awards. With shows of all genres from country to rock to rap and more, as well as special events and benefit concerts, Brooklyn Bowl has one of the most eclectic lineups across Nashville’s saturated live music scene.

00:00 - Welcome

03:51 - Welcome Sara Barnett, Sara’s experience in Nashville, Brooklyn Bowl’s place in Nashville’s scene

13:20 - LiveNation’s involvement with Brooklyn Bowl

17:50 - Taking fees from artists’ merch sales, revenue sharing, more on ticketing fees

25:50 - The venue itself and its many activities

29:20 - Talent buying at the Brooklyn Bowl

31:00 - Showcases, how Brooklyn Bowl serves artists in the local Nashville scene

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