Global talent agency ICM Partners has acquired Primary Talent International, a London-based live music organizer that’s worked with an array of prominent artists. As ICM Partners represents many well-known bands and musicians (in addition to entertainm…
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Fyre Festival’s Andy King Embarks on a UK Speaking Tour — A ‘Fyre Side Chat’
Andy King was one of the few employees to emerge unscathed (and rather well-liked) from the Fyre Festival fiasco, and now, he’s hitting the road to speak of his behind-the-scenes experiences and observations. Dubbed “A Fyre-Side Chat with Andy King,” t…
SXSW Lays Off One-Third of Its Workforce, Says 2021 Event Is In Doubt
The immense financial impact of last week’s SXSW 2020 cancellation has forced the mega festival’s organizers to lay off approximately one-third of their full-time workforce. Additionally, SXSW 2021 is also in doubt, according to CEO Roland Swenson. Pr…
Winter Music Conference Officially Cancelled Over… You Guessed It
The Winter Music Conference in Miami is officially canceled over coronavirus concerns. Organizers say the move was made because of the Florida governor’s declaration of a public health emergency. The Winter Music Conference was scheduled for Marc…
Coachella Is Getting Postponed Six Months Until October, Sources Report
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic raging on and an ever-increasing number of high-profile events being called off in response, AEG Presents and Goldenvoice are attempting to strike a balance between an outright cancellation and proceeding as pla…
Madonna’s Disastrous ‘Madame X’ Tour Is Officially Cancelled
Madonna’s disastrous ‘Madame X’ tour is done – final shows canceled over coronavirus concerns. The 61-year-old singer had two final shows in Paris at the Le Grand Rex on March 10-11. Both shows are now listed as canceled on her offici…
Justin Bieber’s Stadium Tour Gets Downgraded to Smaller Arenas
Justin Bieber is making some ‘changes’ to his upcoming Changes Tour due to slow sales. Sources say at least eight stadium appearances are downgrading to smaller venues. Sources say Bieber and management decided to avoid heavy losses. The Ch…
Austin Hotel Prices Plunge as SXSW Cancels – Driskill Rooms Drop Below $300
Austin city officials canceled SXSW this year amid coronavirus concerns. Now flight and hotel prices to Austin are bottoming out. The city of Austin is feeling the full economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Amid news that SXSW cancels this year,…
Live Nation Stock Tanking Amidst Cancelled Concerts & Festivals
Although Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino downplayed the probable impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on business operations just last week, the concert-promotion company’s stock value tumbled today as event cancellations—and refund requests—continued t…
SXSW Businesses Stuck With Massive Food & Drink Stockpiles
Austin businesses and professionals are struggling to offload excess food and beverages following SXSW’s cancellation. Last week, Austin officials made the stunning decision to cancel SXSW 2020 over the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. No…