Author: Kathleen Gasperini

Changing Preferences in Music Venues, Formats, and Shows Quantify Where Things are Headed Not Only for Future Live Music Draws, but Sponsorship Opportunities

A new generation of music fans are demanding significant changes in where and what format works best for them.

Changing Times for MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, including S.L.A.T.E., Turning Focus on Quality, Business, and Price Points Instead of Hype

Fashion trade shows feel the recession, especially the big ones like MAGIC. But business is still being done when it comes to savvy streetwear brands and buyers.

The Sharpie Show at Crewest Gallery Attracts Top Street and Graffiti Artists, Fans, and Musicians including George Clinton and Rage Against the Machine’s Zach de la Rocha

Sharpies, the artistic weapon of choice for many street and graffiti artists, finally gets it%uFFFDs own show and it goes off!

Rockstar Taste of Chaos Kicks-off Igniting Post-Hardcore, Metalcore, and Synth-Punk Fans to Catch the First of Breaking Bands Like Thursday and Bring Me the Horizon

The first of the winter music tours heads out with a head-banger as fans flock to the “it” place, the refurbished Palladium in Los Angeles. Plus latest on new band merch styles.

The Impact of the Grammy’s, Ticket Sales, and Sources of New Music on Youth Culture Markets

While Ticketmaster and Live Nation talk merger, AEG looks to the future, the Grammy’s rock mainstream media, and underground sources of new music bubble-up for a new generation of fans.

H&M Posts 14% Profit Increase and Outlook for Future Expansion

How this fast-fashion retailer not only remains above the fray of an economic meltdown, but thrives beyond even their own expectations.

Missbehave Magazine Drops Print and Goes Digital

While we’ll miss the print version of this sassy, bad-ass girl street title, this might be a good thing. Here’s why.

Winter X Games 13 Brings New Energy for Snow Sports with Back-to-Back Golds from Shaun White, Big Wins from Lindsey Jacobolis, and New Events Like Skier Big Air and Women’s Slopestyle Skiing

The X Games are the Olympics of action sports, and if anything, give the IOC with all their pomp and skullduggery a run for their money. Winter X Games 13 upped the bar on that with major excitement, old and new heroes, and fresh styles.

Trade Show Review: Action Sports Retailer Provides Insight into Surf, Skate, Snow, MotoX Inspired Apparel Indicating Strong Retro Trends and Pacific Northwest Vibe

Action sports apparel and brands re-define themselves as seen at the January smaller, tighter show.

Trade Show Review: Agenda’s 12th Streetwear Fashion Trade Show Highlights the Ongoing Crossover Appeal of Music, Action Sports, and Street Culture Apparel and Accessories

Still the place to pick up inspiration and quantify that streetwear is a strong subculture on the move.