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fromPitchfork
6 hours ago

Here's What Happened at the xx's First Show in Eight Years

The xx opened with 'Crystalised,' closed with 'Infinity,' and included the first-ever live performance of 'Season's Run' in their setlist.
London music
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Brands are getting more physical

Marketers are increasingly focusing on physical experiences to foster human connection and emotional engagement with consumers.
Music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

BABYMETAL Announce 2026 North American Tour with Halestorm

BABYMETAL will tour North America in 2026 with Halestorm and Violent Vira, starting September 2nd in Denver.
Arts
from48 hills
6 days ago

Live Shots: Hoops, wands, fans flew fabulously at 'The Flow Show' - 48 hills

The Flow Show showcased diverse movement forms with props, blending scripted performances and improvisation to create a captivating experience.
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

The Bay Area hosts vibrant outdoor music festivals featuring diverse genres and popular artists, with tickets selling quickly.
Music production
fromPitchfork
6 days ago

Nobody's Chosen: An Interview With Sideshow

Sideshow's album TIGRAY FUNK addresses societal issues through personal experiences and a unique musical fusion of G-funk and Ethiopian influences.
#kanye-west
London music
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Kanye West will headline Wireless 2026 for three nights - his first UK performances in 11 years

Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival 2026 for three nights, marking his first UK concerts in 11 years.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Kanye West headlining Wireless festival is deeply concerning', says Keir Starmer

Kanye West's booking at Wireless festival has drawn widespread criticism due to his antisemitic comments and admiration for Hitler.
London music
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Kanye West will headline Wireless 2026 for three nights - his first UK performances in 11 years

Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival 2026 for three nights, marking his first UK concerts in 11 years.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival

Kanye West, now known as Ye, will headline the Wireless festival in London, marking his return after years of controversy over antisemitic remarks.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature | TechCrunch

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to enhance concert discovery based on user listening habits.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Ghostbusters in Concert Announces 2025 North American Tour

Ghostbusters in Concert presents the film on a giant-sized HD screen with a full orchestra performing live to picture, enhancing the cinematic experience significantly.
London music
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

KPop Demon Hunters Concert Tour May Come To An Arena Near You

Netflix is currently negotiating with concert promoters to stage an arena concert tour in venues that hold 10,000 to 20,0000 fans. At the moment, plans have not been solidified and the entire thing could fall through if Netflix decides to scrap the plan to save cash or some of the creative ideas don't work out.
NYC music
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

Boomtown Festival appoints AgencyUK as strategic creative and media partner

Boomtown Fair evolved from a 2009 alternative music festival into a globally recognized immersive experience brand featuring theatrical performances, live acts, and gamification, now competing with Glastonbury Festival.
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

ExM Live Forum: Connecting the physical and the digital through Live Events

With brands increasingly looking to mixed reality (AR, VR, contextual) technology to create engaging event experiences, the inaugural ExM Live Forum brings together industry thought-leaders to share insights in an events sector ripe for digital transformation.
London startup
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fromPitchfork
3 weeks ago

Live Nation Executives Brag About "Robbing" Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs

Live Nation settled a DOJ antitrust lawsuit with requirements to cap exclusivity contracts at four years, limit ticketing fees to 15%, divest from 13 venues, and pay $300 million, while released Slack messages revealed executives joking about overcharging fans.
#antitrust-settlement
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
US politics

Live Nation Gets To Keep Its Monopoly Thanks To Trump's Department Of Justice | Defector

Law
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Live Nation settlement avoids breakup with Ticketmaster

Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust case for $200 million, keeping Ticketmaster but facing major operational restrictions and divestitures.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago
US politics

Live Nation Gets To Keep Its Monopoly Thanks To Trump's Department Of Justice | Defector

Law
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Live Nation settlement avoids breakup with Ticketmaster

Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust case for $200 million, keeping Ticketmaster but facing major operational restrictions and divestitures.
E-Commerce
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

How music technology is changing the modern retail store - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Physical retail stores are transforming into experience-driven spaces where strategic audio systems and environmental design significantly influence customer behavior and brand perception.
Online Community Development
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How Event Technology Is Transforming Business Conferences and Networking

Event technology transforms business conferences from unstructured networking into data-driven, intentional environments that create meaningful connections and measurable outcomes.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, "robbing them blind"

Live Nation employees discussed raising prices for VIP parking and club access, prompting government antitrust litigation scrutiny over whether the messages demonstrate anticompetitive pricing practices.
New York Knicks
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

There's a Genius Way to Get Cheaper Tickets to the Events You Love. You Just Have to Be Willing to Think a Little ... Further.

Traveling to nearby cities to watch sporting events can significantly reduce ticket costs compared to purchasing at major urban venues.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

R&B Wants To Make Pop Music Fun Again | Defector

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.
Music
London music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

PRESIDENT Announce 2026 North American Tour

PRESIDENT announces a 2026 North American tour with support from Cenobia and Showing Teeth, starting September 4th in Nashville.
London music
fromVulture
6 days ago

Blackpink's Lisa Will Be in Your Area (If You're in Las Vegas)

Lisa from Blackpink will stage a residency in Las Vegas, becoming the first K-pop artist to do so.
NYC music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Empire of the Sun Announce 2026 North American Tour

Empire of the Sun announces 'Ask That God: Afterlife' tour for late summer and fall 2026 across North America with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation as support acts.
London music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Gogol Bordello played Knockdown Center (pics, video, setlist)

Gogol Bordello delivered an energetic set in NYC, featuring new songs and collaborations with Puzzled Panther during their North American tour finale.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Modern sports stadiums require robust connectivity infrastructure to support fans, broadcasters, emergency services, and operational needs simultaneously.
fromeverout.com
1 month ago

Ticket Alert: PDX Live, Earth, Wind & Fire, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce Revolution Hall (Thurs Oct 1) Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 Revolution Hall (Thurs June 11) Buck Meek with Kisser Mississippi Studios (Fri Dec 4) Brandi Carlile Hayden Homes Amphitheater (May 2021)
Portland
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

Tour news: Metallica @ Sphere, The Guess Who, Arrested Development, Roni Size, more

Randy and I are incredibly grateful that our music has endured all these years. Knowing that people still want to hear these songs live means everything to us, and when we go out on stage, our goal is to truly honour the music.
Music
#k-pop
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details

IVE announces 2026 North American leg of their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' World Tour with eight dates in July.
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details

IVE announces 2026 North American leg of their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' World Tour with eight dates in July.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 10 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area offers diverse musical performances this weekend, including Jazz Mafia residencies, classical concerts, and opera productions across multiple venues.
NYC music
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Does Ticketmaster have a stranglehold on concert ticketing - or is it just 'bringing joy'?

The US Justice Department and 40 state attorneys general are suing Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging the company maintains monopolistic control over concert ticketing and venue access through retaliatory practices.
Music
fromDeep House London
1 month ago

UNUM Festival Reveals Phase 2 Lineup for 2026 | News | Deep House London

UNUM Festival announces Phase 2 lineup for 2026, adding artists like Gerd Janson and Arapu to strengthen its position as a leading global electronic music festival.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
fromeverout.com
2 weeks ago

Ticket Alert: Bleachers, Maren Morris, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Tues May 26) Angine de Poitrine Aladdin Theater (Fri Aug 21) Bleachers Forever Tour Hayden Homes Amphitheater (Sun Sept 20)
London music
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Overwhelming pop spectacle' set to take place in Bay Area

Gorillaz announces a 22-date North American tour in 2026, with an Oakland Arena performance on October 28, featuring co-creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett alongside special guest performers.
New York Mets
fromMbtn
2 months ago

That's the Ticket

The Mets delayed single-game ticket sales while reshaping their roster, adding Bo Bichette but still needing pitching and veteran leadership.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

What's the best concert you've ever attended & why? - Queerty

Queer concert experiences with beloved pop icons create powerful, lasting memories and people are invited to share their favorite concert stories.
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Speculative Ticketing Undermines Artists, Venues, and Fans Alike

Speculative ticket listings and deceptive websites enable scalpers, inflate prices, defraud consumers, and require legislative reform such as AB 1349 to protect fans.
fromMbtn
1 month ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
London music
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

The nightmare of organizing a Morrissey concert

Morrissey cancelled his Valencia concert hours before performance, citing sleep deprivation from nearby street party noise during Fallas festival preparations.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Don't underestimate the 'era of live', says Iris

"We found that in China, three out of four Gen Z said 'I'm not disconnected and actually if I was disconnected, I might as well have disappeared'. That's how important and real digital life is. This struck us is quite a profound insight, because our digital connection has basically been asynchronous, for the entirety of human existence so far. Suddenly we're hitting this point, which is now synchronous, so it's happening at the same speed as real life,"
Digital life
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

Netflix Is Taking Its Live Events to Extreme Heights

Alex Honnold will free-solo climb Taipei 101 live on Netflix without ropes or safety gear, with expert analysis and hosted coverage on January 23 at 8 P.M. ET.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Metallica at Las Vegas Sphere: How to Get Tickets

Metallica performs eight shows at Las Vegas Sphere in October with distinct setlists each weekend, joining U2 and Eagles as musical acts at the venue.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

CES 2026's Loudest Flex: Brane Party Pro Hits The Bass Notes So Hard I Actually Got Goosebumps - Yanko Design

Brane Audio's Party Pro prototype delivers unprecedented, highly articulate deep bass that reveals hidden sub-100Hz detail and far exceeds expectations for its physical size.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

With big events coming to the Bay Area, would-be concertgoers should watch for ticket scams

Use verified resellers and buyer-protected payment methods; beware speculative listings and social-media sellers when purchasing event tickets.
#harry-styles
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Boomtown Festival appoints AgencyUK as strategic creative and media partner

Boomtown Fair has evolved into a globally recognized immersive festival brand combining music, theatre, ARGs, and data-driven marketing to expand its audience.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The City of London is getting a brand-new light and sound festival this month

But at the end of this month, there's a brand new festival arriving to inject some colour into the financial district. 'Vibrance' will light up Roman ruins, medieval churches and secret gardens across the Square Mile on Thursday January 29 and Friday January 30 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm. Created by Guildhall Production Studio, it brings together more than a dozen artworks and live performances by emerging artists from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Arts
London music
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

GENA Announce Tour of North America and United Kingdom

GENA, the collaboration between Liv.e and Karriem Riggins, announces a 16-date North American and UK tour launching April 3rd to support their debut album The Pleasure Is Yours.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Architect Behind Broadway's Buzziest Campaigns Launches Agency

And That's Strategy uses performer-led teams to reinvent Broadway social-media marketing, driving high engagement and immersive fan experiences.
London music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rock guitar great is opening for himself on latest concert tour

Zakk Wylde performs twice in one night at The Warfield in San Francisco on March 14, headlining with Black Label Society and opening as Zakk Sabbath, a Black Sabbath tribute band.
Music
fromeverout.com
1 month ago

Ticket Alert: Tame Impala, Bruce Springsteen, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Multiple music, comedy, and talks are scheduled across Portland-area venues with staggered ticket on-sale times through spring, summer, and fall.
#metallica
London music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Metallica adds six more shows to its blockbuster Sphere residency

Metallica adds six shows to its Sphere Las Vegas residency due to overwhelming ticket demand, expanding the initial eight-show run.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Metallica Add Six More Shows to Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Metallica expanded their Las Vegas Sphere residency from eight to 14 concerts due to overwhelming ticket demand, with six additional shows added to their 'Life Burns Faster' residency.
London music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Metallica adds six more shows to its blockbuster Sphere residency

Metallica adds six shows to its Sphere Las Vegas residency due to overwhelming ticket demand, expanding the initial eight-show run.
London music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Metallica Add Six More Shows to Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Metallica expanded their Las Vegas Sphere residency from eight to 14 concerts due to overwhelming ticket demand, with six additional shows added to their 'Life Burns Faster' residency.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Los Tigres del Norte play San Francisco Feb. 20; Oakland Symphony premieres Daniel Bernard Roumain's America, To Us; local cultural events resume, including the Antiquarian Book Fair.
#live-music
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can artificial intelligence book a concert tour? Inside Music Mogul AI

AI-driven booking platforms aim to automate touring tasks to help independent artists but risk eroding trust-based industry relationships.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Backstreet Boys at the Sphere in Las Vegas: a perfect blend of nostalgia and colossal futurism that doesn't even require their presence

The Backstreet Boys' reunion at the Sphere combines nostalgia, communal fandom, and immersive venue technology to deliver an unprecedented, breathless live-pop experience.
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Disclosure Announce 2026 Spring North American Tour

Disclosure will launch a North American tour beginning April 7 with two nights at Santa Barbara Bowl, multiple-city dates, supporting artists, and tickets on sale January 22.
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Hanumankind Finally Kicking Off Debut North American Tour

Hanumankind will begin his first North American tour February 18, 2026, performing in major cities while supporting his debut mixtape Monsoon Season.
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Bruno Mars' 2026 Tour: How to Get Tickets

The tour launches April 10th in Las Vegas and includes more than 40 stadium dates, with stops at venues like Allegiant Stadium, State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Soldier Field in Chicago, Wembley Stadium in London, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The tour marks Mars' first full headlining run in nearly a decade, with special guests including Anderson .Paak (performing as DJ Pee .Wee), Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, and RAYE rotating throughout the dates.
Music
Music
fromConsequence
2 months ago

10 Big Tours Going on Sale Today (January 23rd)

Major artists and bands announced North American tours with tickets on sale beginning Friday, January 23.
London music
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's best music festivals has just revealed its full lineup for 2026

Blood Orange headlines RALLY 2026 at Southwark Park on August 29, joined by Optimo, Daniel Avery, james K, Smerz and a broad electronic and dance lineup.
fromwww.brooklynvegan.com
2 months ago

Post Malone & Jelly Roll announce another Big Ass Stadium Tour

Fresh off an eventful Grammys for both Post Malone (who led the all-star Ozzy tribute) and Jelly Roll (who won three awards and got worked into a Trevor Noah joke about his and Teddy Swims' face tattoos), the two have announced a sequel to the Big Ass Stadium Tour that they first went on in 2025 surrounding Post Malone's headlining appearances at Coachella.
Music
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 9 cool concerts and shows to catch this week

Bayou Boogie West brings Cajun and zydeco music, dance lessons, and workshops to Berkeley; Julian Lage releases a new album.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

PinkPantheress 2026 tour: Full schedule, cities, and where to get tickets

PinkPantheress is extending the An Evening With PinkPantheress tour into 2026 with new North American and Mexico dates following her 2025 mixtape success.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I chased my dream of playing in a heavy metal band - and still climbed the corporate ladder

Jason Myers built a senior marketing career while continuing to play bass professionally, balancing touring and remote work to secure his financial future.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

EDC 2026: Vegas and Orlando festival dates, lineup, and where to buy tickets

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is one of the most iconic electronic dance music festivals in the world, known for its immersive production, neon‑lit stages, carnival attractions, and nonstop performances by top DJs across genres such as house, techno, trance, and dubstep. Organized by Insomniac Events, EDC began in the late 1990s as a warehouse party in Los Angeles and has since grown into a global cultural phenomenon that draws hundreds of thousands of fans each year.
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