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Noah Kahan has been busy setting records during “The Great Divide World Tour” and now he’s got more gigs lined up with the initial routing revealed for what he’s calling “The Last Of The Bugs World Tour.” Last weekend the acclaimed singer/songwriter played his biggest headline show to date with 65,000 fans filling the Rose […]
BelicoFest, a single-day festival celebrating Mexican culture, announced it has canceled its inaugural San Jose event at PayPal Park scheduled for Aug. 29. For The Culture, organizers of the event led by Ramiro Bojorquez and Andrés Charvel, didn’t specify a reason for the cancellation but said it was a “difficult decision.” The single-day festival featured […]
Live music executives are doing their part to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Colombia by organizing “Colombia: Voces Por La Vida,” a benefit concert taking place Aug. 23 at Bogotá’s Vive Claro Distrito Cultural that brings together stars such as Karol G, Maluma, Eladio Carrión, Sebastián Yatra, Miguel Bosé and more. Luz […]
Toronto-born creator Nosaputyouon didn’t set out to become one of the most trusted rising young voices in music curation. Honestly, she arrived on the scene by accident. But she later converted her hobby-turned-passion into something guided with intention. A former university soccer player turned music writer, Nosa, 23, built her platform on a simple concept: […]
The Weeknd wrapped an impressive run throughout the United Kingdom with a sold-out five-night stand at Wembley Stadium in London, performing in front of hundreds of thousands of fans and raising money for charity. The global superstar’s U.K. run, which included two shows at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium before five nights in London, drew more than […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Athletics’ stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia’s famed Sydney Opera House. “This week was a very exciting week,” said Tyler Van Eeckhaut, project director […]
After years of renovation, a former theater gem in Los Angeles is ready to shine once more. The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) held an invite-only ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the historic, rebranded Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center (VISPAC) in Leimert Park. It marked the theater’s official reopening after a roughly $40 million, […]
Just a few months removed from hosting dozens of thousands of fans with The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Noah Kahan as headliners, Bonnaroo announced it will be taking “a much-needed year off in 2027.” Festival organizers made the announcement on Bonnaroo’s social media pages. “This wasn’t an easy decision, and not one we take […]
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Two generations of rock are coming together for one special night in St. Louis. Legendary band AC/DC announced the Foo Fighters will open their St. Louis Show. AC/DC will perform at The Dome at America’s Center Sept. 8, and Foo Fighters will step in for The Pretty Reckless, who have opened for the Australian band […]
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival tour may be winding down, but the 93-year-old musician isn’t done performing live with his friends. Nelson is reuniting with fellow legend Neil Young for two special shows next month. The first co-headline concert is Sept. 22 at Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and the second is Sept. 24 […]
Janet Jackson and Airtab Music have joined forces to bring to life a special performance to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the singer’s 1986 critically acclaimed LP, Control. The performance is scheduled for Dec. 12 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, which will also be filmed for Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab […]
Major artist management company 10th Street Entertainment has launched its own Pub Crawl Recordings label group and Pub Crawl Songs music publishing company, which it says positions the company as a full-service independent music enterprise. The new ventures are in conjunction with The Orchard as global distribution partner and publishing administration partner. For the new […]
Sixthman is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, having hosted 242 festivals at sea over the past quarter century – and counting! And it all began with Rock Boat, which was co-founded by Sister Hazel lead singer Ken Block. After Sister Hazel initially took 400 fans on a cruise in 2001, the next year The […]
College stadiums are more than football venues. They are a gathering place for generations of students, alumni and fans, a symbol of pride for the university and the backdrop for some of the most memorable moments in gridiron history. Revered by devotees, stadiums are economic drivers for college athletic departments and today, dozens of programs […]
Global investment firm KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire a minority stake in Indian ticketing and live entertainment company BookMyShow, an investment intended to support the company’s next phase of growth across India. “BookMyShow has been a pioneer in delivering high-quality entertainment experiences in India,” Akshay Tanna, Partner and Head of India Private Equity […]
Samantha Holloway, owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and managing partner of One Roof Sports and Entertainment, will kick off VenuesNow Conference next month by taking part in an opening fireside chat. One Roof Sports and Entertainment is the umbrella brand for the Seattle Kraken, Climate Pledge Arena, and One Roof Foundation. VNC 2026 takes place […]
Phoebe Bridgers was forced to cancel a run of intimate album release performances across the UK after receiving a most unpleasant “gift” for her 32nd birthday. “I got appendicitis for my birthday,” the singer, who turned 32 Aug. 17, wrote on Instagram. “Everything in the UK this week will have to move but I’ll make […]
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026 has added new artists to its lineup for the forthcoming free festival in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park on Oct. 2-4. The new additions to the lineup include Langford, Hogan & Timms, Mavis Staples, Los Lobos, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Bandits On The Run, Tift Merritt, Meels, Moonalice, […]
Grahame Lesh is expanding his jam-packed schedule, which includes dates with the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration, by adding a fall headline tour with Grahame Lesh & Friends. The Marin County, California-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, bandleader, curator, and musical director – who is the eldest son of the late Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh – is best […]
Calle 24 canceled the final seven dates of his U.S. tour following the revocation of his visa, the Mexican music star announced Monday. The artist posted a statement on his Instagram page Monday, saying the cancellation was beyond his control and the revocation of his U.S. work visa was “unexpected.” “This decision is being made […]
When Creed was gearing up to reunite after an 11-year-hiatus, guitarist and founding member Mark Tremonti insisted that the best way to return to the stage was by setting sail on its very own concert cruise. “He thought that this should be the first thing that we do and it would be a good conversation […]
After decades of dormancy and decline, Miami Marine Stadium is officially coming back to life. Tuesday night, Miami voters decisively approved Item #172, setting the stage for one of the city’s most ambitious cultural revitalization projects in decades. This is the first step toward the restoration of the historic waterfront venue and the reinvigoration of […]
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools and a university there after Colombia suffered a devastating earthquake last week. The globally recognized “Hips Don’t Lie” musician toured damaged schools in Quibdó, the capital of the Colombian […]
Live Music Society, a nonprofit supporting small music venues and listening rooms across the United States, announced the opening of its 2026 Toolbox grant applications. Applications will be accepted fhrough September 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific, with grantees to be announced in December. The Toolbox program provides grants of up to $10,000 to help […]
Quantizr, the AI-powered financial operations platform for the live entertainment industry, announced today that it has raised a $5 million seed round led by TTV Capital, an early investor in Bill.com and Greenlight, with participation from music industry veterans Jonathan Azu, the founder of Culture Collective, Chris Kappy, the founder of Make Wake Artists, and […]
Tyler, the Creator is back with his annual Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, set to run from Nov. 14 & 15 at Dodger Stadium, with yet another stacked lineup. Artists who have been confirmed for the fan-favorite festival include newcomers, veterans, and legends alike, such as Lola Young, Quadeca, Lupe Fiasco, 2hollis, JID, Steve Lacy, Isaiah […]
Mat Ishbia, CEO and chairman of United Wholesale Mortgage and the majority owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, unveiled an immersive LED display coming to Mortgage Matchup Center this fall. Measuring 226 feet wide by 41 feet tall, the 9,266-square-foot installation will create a visual centerpiece spanning the arena’s plaza entrance. […]
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard died Aug. 17 surrounded by family at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, following recent rescheduled ZZ Top dates and reports of failing health while on the road with the band he’s played with for the last 56 years. “Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and […]
