Metal, Music, and Memorabilia w/ Ivan Lukianchuk
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-fifth episode, Ivan Lukianchuk, founder of Stubforge, joins Mat to dive into the world of metal music, fandom, and memorabilia. They discuss Stubforge, metal cruises, the evolution of ticketing, and the music industry at large. Plus, Ivan shares his origin story and curates his dream festival lineup in the Dreamfest Game.
Episode Highlights
Stubforge: Ivan’s journey creating a hub for music memorabilia and ticket stubs.
Metal Music & Cruises: A deep dive into the unique world of metal fandom and themed cruises.
Ticketing Evolution: Insights into how ticketing has transformed and where it’s heading.
Fandom: Exploring the passion and community surrounding music memorabilia.
Dreamfest Game: Ivan shares his dream festival lineup in this fun segment.
Key Takeaways
Stubforge’s Mission: Preserving memories through the art of music memorabilia.
Metal’s Unique Culture: How metal music builds a global, loyal fanbase.
Ticketing Trends: Challenges and innovations shaping the concert-going experience.
Music Fandom: The role of memorabilia in keeping live music experiences alive.
Dreamfest Fun: Ivan’s ultimate festival lineup showcases his love for music.
Guest Spotlight
Ivan Lukianchuk is the founder of Stubforge, a platform dedicated to preserving the history of live music experiences through ticket stubs and memorabilia. With a deep passion for metal music and its vibrant fandom, Ivan brings a unique perspective to the music business.
Follow Stubforge on Instagram @stubforge and visit the website here.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
