You can smell happiness. It’s true. According to new research published in Psychological Science, humans communicate positive emotions through sweat. It’s been long known that we can communicate fear and disgust through chemical compounds in our sweat, but until now no stu

There was a lot of talk at the 2015 Performing Arts Managers Conference about how to attract new guests and engage younger audiences. Several great ideas were offered, such as pushing for more arts appreciation in grade schools and presenting programs outside a venue’s walls and

The lead guitarist from the Screaming Trees raised his right hand, held it for brief moment, then strummed out some punk chords, causing the place to transform into shirtless bodies slamming against one another. This was my first mosh pit experience, and I loved it. After that, I soug

IAVM is pleased to announce a 2015-2016 global partnership with Sherpa Solutions. This is the highest partner level available at the association and reflects a tremendous commitment to the community of venues and professionals it serves. Through the new partnership, attendees to all o

When the Las Vegas arena opens next year, the audience won’t be the only thing watching an event—the venue will watch the audience, also, to generate ads. “Cameras documenting an arena visitor’s gender and age, then computers digesting facial images to generate digital ads