Rapper Roddy Ricch says he was denied entry into Canada, and he’s tired of dealing with the country. Ricch posted an Instagram Story over the weekend saying he feels like he’s been harassed multiple times at the Canada border. “The fe…
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
Harry Styles Postpones LA Concerts Due to Illness: ‘I’m So Sorry to Do It’
Harry Styles has officially postponed three Los Angeles concerts after coming down with the flu. The 28-year-old informed fans of the postponed stops – originally scheduled for November 5th, 6th, and 7th – on Instagram. Having kicked off the long-runni…
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel Reveal Three Stadium Dates in 2023 as Broader Co-Headlining Tour Materializes
Stevie Nicks reveals three stadium dates in 2023, with Billy Joel co-headlining, as a broader tour begins to materialize. When Stevie Nicks teased in an Instagram post that she was “excited to hit the road” with Billy Joel in 2023 for a one…
The White House Promises to Crack Down On Concert Tickets’ ‘Hidden Junk Fees’ as Live Nation Posts Double-Digit Revenue Hike
Yesterday, Live Nation reported a massive Q3 revenue boost and its “highest quarterly attendance ever.” Now, the White House says it’s cracking down on “hidden junk fees,” specifically including “processing fees on concert tickets.” This latest governm…
Sony Music Masterworks Acquires Majority Stake in Dubai-Based MAC Global
Sony Music Masterworks has announced a new majority investment in Dubai-based MAC Global. MAC Global is a regional concert promotion, talent management, and events and production company. It was founded in 2014 by Rob McIntosh and Daniel Goldberg and i…
Live Nation Posts Q3 2022 Revenue Jump As Execs Tout ‘Highest Quarterly Attendance Ever’
Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) achieved its “highest quarterly attendance ever” during Q3 2022, according to a newly released earnings report, as revenue spiked by nearly 130 percent from the same three-month stretch in 2021. The Ticketmaster parent company j…
Elton John Enters Roblox To Go ‘Beyond the Yellow Brick Road’
Elton John is joining Roblox with his own world, ‘Elton John Presents: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road.’ The world was created in partnership with Elton John by Rocket Entertainment and Roblox creators, with support from Universal Music Group….
SXSW Appeals Insurance Claim Judgment Tied to Canceled 2020 Festival
SXSW lost an insurance claim lawsuit tied to its 2020 festival cancellation. Now the festival is appealing that decision. A federal judge agreed that insurance coverage is precluded for organizers of the SXSW festival for an underlying lawsuit filed by…
Tickets to Adele’s Las Vegas Residency Going For Upwards of $45,000
Ticket prices for Adele’s Las Vegas residency are skyrocketing on reseller sites, going for as high as $45,000 in some cases. ‘Weekends with Adele’ is kicking off on November 18 after being rescheduled from earlier this year. In addi…
ASM Global’s Partnership Growth Continues with University of Colorado
ASM Global’s New College Collective Continues to Expand Its Stable of Higher Institutions With the Addition of the University of Colorado ASM Global, representing over 350 of the premier arenas, stadiums, and convention centers across five contin…