1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Why Small Venues Are Struggling in 2024 (And What’s Coming Next) The live music industry is in a major transition. In this bonus episode, we break down why smaller venues and developing artists are facing serious challenges in 2024—and why there’s still hope on the horizon. If you’re a venue owner, promoter, artist, or industry pro, this is a must-listen. We cover: The slowdown in ticket sales for venues under 2,000 capacity Why A-list tours are booming while clubs are closing The impact of rising artist fees, interest rates, and production costs How declining alcohol sales from Gen Z and Millennials are affecting the bottom line Why historic venues like Rockwood Music Hall are shutting down What’s happening to festivals—and why 170+ were canceled this year The real story behind skyrocketing ticket fees Why Q3 will be rough—but Q4 could be a massive rebound 🎯 Whether you’re running shows, planning tours, or trying to understand the current market, this episode delivers a clear picture of the landscape—and where the smart bets are for 2025. 🔗&amp;nbsp;Connect with the Making It Academy Network 🎓 Website + Courses:&amp;nbsp;makingitwithchrisg.com 📺 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;@chrisgoyzueta 💼 LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;Making It Academy 💥 Patreon (Bonus Content + Live Workshops):&amp;nbsp;patreon.com/makingitacademy Making It with Chris G. http://makingitwithchrisg.libsyn.com/podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36720890/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36720890