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🎸 Check our Q&A with DICE promoter, Baba Yaga’s Hut 🎸 We're turning up the volume with DICE's Heavy Genre Promoters. As part of DICE's heavy genre takeover, we chatted with Baba Yaga’s Hut—a London-based promoter championing everything loud, experimental, and unapologetically raucous. In this Q&A, we got into the heart of what makes BYH tick, from advice for aspiring promoters to the pure joy of discovering new heavy bands. Here's what we covered: 1️⃣ Question 1: What advice would you give to someone wanting to start in music promotion? 💡 "Go to tons of gigs, make music, get involved in a scene. Get to really know and understand what music you love and think other people will go and watch and maybe other, bigger promoters don’t know is a draw and start putting them on. Treat bands well, show them that when they came and play for you, they are playing for someone who really gives a shit and thinks they are important and valuable." 2️⃣ Question 2: What is the most unforgettable live show you’ve ever promoted, and what made it stand out from the rest? 🤘 "I've been to so so many shows and it's hard to point out one. I have some top top favourite bands, Part Chimp & Melt-Banana jump out. When I see them play I forget that l'v put on a 1000 gigs and been to way more and just beam with happiness. Early Bo Ningen gigs I put on were really special, with Drum Eyes at Catch stands out." 3️⃣ Question 3: How do you discover up-and-coming heavy bands that deserve more recognition in the scene? 🤝 "I have many record labels and agencies that I follow who they are taking on. Relapse, Prosethic, Swamp Booking etc. The Quietus & The Wire Magazine are my regular resources for new music. And there is an excellent podcast called 9 Hertz." 4️⃣ Question 4: When it comes to booking shows, what gets you out of bed in the morning? 🎫 "It's been my life for heading towards 20 years now. That's what I do! I love being at shows and working with the lovely people in DIY music scenes across the world." 5️⃣ Question 5: If you had to pick one - what is it you love most about rock and metal? "The finest genre, Noise-Rock. Best of both worlds!" 👉 Follow DICE on Instagram @ https://lnkd.in/eWBYbD6c 🖤 Follow Baba Yaga’s Hut on DICE @ https://lnkd.in/e-6p_d5J #DICE #HeavyMusic #LiveEvents #PromoterSpotlight #MusicPromotion 📸 Photo Credit: Jose Ramon Camaano

🌟 Congratulations to Elsewhere for being named one of Billboard's Best Music Venues of 2025! 🌟 We're thrilled to see DICE's partner, Elsewhere, as the only independent venue in NYC on this prestigious list. Located in the heart of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, Elsewhere stands out as an incredible venue bringing delight to fans. Over the years, they have hosted top talent like Sean Paul, Disclosure, and Kaytranada. 👏 DICE couldn’t be prouder to have partnered with Elsewhere since 2021 across 1,900+ shows and counting! 📈 👏 Elsewhere’s Account Manager at DICE, Meghan Galewski, shared: "I’m always in awe seeing the effort Elsewhere puts into creating a community. I’ve long admired their founders’ dedication to staying independent and find it inspiring how they’ve been so successful without compromising their values... Working with them to create unforgettable moments for fans is one of the highlights of working at DICE for me, and I am so proud to see them named on this list!” 🏙️ From the industrial-chic aesthetics to the immersive concert experiences across its Main Hall, Zone One, and Rooftop, Elsewhere has become a cultural staple for NYC’s music scene. 🏙️ Congratulations to the entire Elsewhere team for this well-deserved recognition! We’re excited to see our incredible venue partners like Elsewhere win. 🎶 Check out events at Elsewhere on DICE 🎶 https://lnkd.in/eHT7ACJB 📰 🗞️ Source: Billboard's list of top NYC venues 🎶 🗞️ 📰 https://lnkd.in/e7AMH8eA #LiveMusic #DICEPartner #BillboardBestVenues #Elsewhere #IndependentVenue #NYCMusic

Thanks to IQ Magazine for a great feature about The Cure's number one album campaign, which was launched right here at Troxy. James Hanley took the time to speak Head of Live Simon Eaton about what it took to manage such a special and in-demand event, along with our ticketing partner DICE. Read the feature here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDsqpjUt #thecure #troxy #eventprofs #iq #iqmagazine #troxylondon

DICE has partnered with Alexandra Palace and Park on an incredible initiative for the Young Creatives Network! At DICE, we work with top venues like Ally Pally to bring live experiences to life. 🤝 🎵 This winter, we're launching a unique program designed to give young people (ages 16–28) an inside look at the wide range of roles that keep the music industry moving. From logistics and marketing to data analysis, artist partnerships, finance and DEI, these exclusive sessions will offer a behind-the-scenes look at careers that make live music possible. Through this collaboration, we’re introducing young creatives to the diverse and often overlooked roles that power the music industry. Led by our Head of Music, New Gen & Communities, Ife Awosika—someone who didn’t start out in music—mobilising and inspiring the next generation is a mission close to his heart. If you're passionate about working in the music industry but feel your skills lie beyond performing, this could be your opportunity! Whether you’re into analytics, event planning, business strategy, or marketing, there are countless paths in music waiting for you to explore. 💭 Ally Pally Young Creatives Network members can book these free sessions. Attend one, two, or all three—it’s up to you! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e_qS8RVV

Next of our Featured Speakers is Katie Soo, the Chief Operating Officer of DICE, the leading independent music ticketing platform in the world. An award-winning global media and technology marketer with an undeniable track record in building disruptive brands that transform traditional industries, Katie has helped build some of the most iconic and culturally significant entertainment companies such as DC Universe, Hulu, and HBO Max. To learn more about Katie’s journey, join us this Saturday, November 9 at our IAG 2024 conference. Register at https://lnkd.in/dGbtMbTD.

The Cure at Troxy was incredible, but wanted to say thank you to the band, Troxy, Tom Sutton-Roberts and the DICE team for making it all seamless. We had over 100,000 fans trying to get tickets in the first minute. We sold the venue out in 2 minutes (OK OK, the reddit joke that it sold out in 17 seconds is very good). No dramas. No crashing. No crazy pricing. No scalping (other than a couple of idiots trying to sell fake tickets). The expectations were super high but this was an amazing team effort from everyone. https://lnkd.in/g_g5Cffy

☁️☁️☁️ DICE X Highsnobiety X Keinemusik 🤝 Team Up to Sell Exclusive Merch to Fans in NYC ☁️☁️☁️ Keinemusik has taken their shows to legendary heights. Their NYC shows at the Brooklyn Mirage, ticketed exclusively through DICE, sold out rapidly. Spotting an opportunity, Keinemusik and Highsnobiety partnered with DICE’s newly launched Extras product to drop limited edition merch directly to ticket holders in advance of the shows. The result? Over 1,000 pieces sold out in just 24 hours! - Andrew Foggin, Global Head of Music at DICE, shared: “When we decided to sell merch on DICE, this is exactly what we envisioned; high-end, one-off items, made available to ticket holders, first, in advance of the show.” - Hendrik Jürgens, VP of Brand Energy at Highsnobiety, said: “It felt natural to partner with DICE to amplify awareness and availability of our collaboration with Keinemusik for their New York shows, to their most loyal fans. The fact that they can connect with ticket holders so easily is changing the game of event-specific merchandising. We look forward to doing more together in the future.” ☁️☁️☁️ With Extras, Keinemusik streamlined marketing, demand management, and fulfillment—all in one platform through DICE. ☁️☁️☁️ 📢 Calling all Artist Teams & Event Organizers 📢 Want to sell with Extras at your events? Offer experiences, merch, accommodation, and more! Comment below 👇 or email us at extrasbeta@dice.fm to get started! 🤘

📣 We're thrilled to share that DICE President, Russ Tannen, has been named one of Billboard's 2024 Touring Power Players, as an executive "leading the live sector now"! #livemusic #ticketing #touring https://lnkd.in/enF3v-xb

🧠 💡 Check out our Learnings from IEBA Conference in Nashville 💡🧠 This month, Alex White and Chris Cardillo, from DICE’s Live Music Team, visited the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Conference in Nashville, TN. 💬 Here’s what Alex had to share about the event 💬👇: "We had a great time this month at IEBA in Nashville and even got to visit one of our incredible venues, Third Man Records. The biggest takeaway from the IEBA speakers? The importance of putting fans first—whether it's through fan-first ticketing technology or innovative event programming. We learned that fan expectations have evolved. They want more from the venues they visit, and staying ahead means adapting how they experience your lineups and events, from discovery all the way to show close. I’m so proud to work for DICE because we’re doing just that. Like we learned at IEBA, DICE is at the cutting edge of fan-first ticketing, helping venues and fans connect in the most equitable, efficient, and fun way possible! Plus, I got to meet rock’n’roll legend, Chubby Checker!". 🎸🤝🤘

🔸 October is ADHD Awareness Month and at DICE, we are committed to raising awareness, educating ourselves, and understanding the everyday experiences of those around us, to best show up as allies! Last week, as part of our Lunch and Learn programming, we heard from our very own Celia Delaney who discussed 'The Process of Going Out' and the considerations people with ADHD and other neurological conditions have to keep in mind just to go out. Celia spotlighted organisations like 🫧 Bubble Club 🪩, a non-profit learning disability arts program based in East London, committed to creating high-quality, accessible, and inclusive nightclub experiences for people with and without disabilities. Our Neurons Employee Community Group (ECG) lead Valentina Camporeale has also spent the month educating and highlighting the strengths 💪 and skills 🧠 that come with ADHD, including creative thinking, a hyperfocus on passion projects, and easy adaptability to change. Most importantly, we learned how we can support colleagues with ADHD, such as: 🗣 Encouraging open communication and offering flexibility where possible 🪜 Breaking tasks into manageable steps and providing clear deadlines 🧡 Being mindful of offering support in a way that feels empowering, not limiting #DEI #ADHD #neurodiversity