Taylor Mims is the touring and live entertainment staff writer for <em>Billboard</em>. She covers the ins and outs of the live business from promoters and ticketers to tours and festivals. Prior to writing for <em>Billboard</em>, Taylor served as a writer and editor for the live music industry trade publication <em>Amplify</em>, which was acquired by <em>Billboard</em> in 2018. Her byline has appeared in <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>, Stereogum, <em>Spin</em> and the <em>Los Angeles Review of Books</em>.