The ill-fated Fyre Festival might not have seemed funny to those who purchased tickets and traveled to the Bahamas, but Netflix believes that the 2017 episode is worth spoofing. The streaming giant recently provided additional information about The I-L…
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
Australia’s TEG Acquires MJR Group — Drastically Expanding Its Global Footprint
TEG, an Australia-based live entertainment company that owns Ticketmaster competitor Ticketek, has announced the acquisition of MJR Group, a music show promoter based in Bristol, England. In addition to promoting thousands of music shows every year, th…
D.C. Concert Promoter Seth Hurwitz Takes Leave Following Prostitution Charges
Seth Hurwitz, a Washington, D.C.-based concert promoter and venue owner, is taking a leave of absence after being arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution. Prior to the arrest, which came on the evening of August 21st, police conducted a …
Dutch Regulators Force Ticketmaster to Refund Fees on Canceled Events
Ticketmaster Netherlands has announced that it has adopted a new policy that will provide refunds on ticket service fees to events that were postponed or canceled. They are the first ticket agency in the country to adopt such a policy, and they did so …
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, through Wednesday, August 21st. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform that enables fans to buy …
Phish Cancels Weekend Camping Because of Plague-Infected Prairie Dogs
Owing to plague-infected prairie dogs, Phish fans won’t be able to camp. Colorado fans of Phish will still be able to rock out on Labor Day Weekend when Phish will hold three separate performances. However, these fans won’t be able to camp out—and the …
The Week’s Top U.S. Festivals & Tours, Presented by SeatGeek
The most popular concert tickets, tour stops, and artists around the country, through Wednesday, August 14th. Welcome to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform that enables fans to buy …
Embracing a Critic, The NFL Names Jay-Z Its “Live Music Entertainment Strategist”
The NFL’s deal with Jay-Z also involves Roc Nation, and goes far beyond music and entertainment. The National Football League (NFL) is now partnering with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for its music and entertainment endeavors, though the deal goes far beyond ent…
Swedish Court Finds A$AP Rocky Guilty of Assault — So What Happens Next?
A$AP Rocky wasn’t acting in self-defense, a Swedish judge has determined. The guilty ruling follows nearly a month of incarceration for the rapper, who is now free and back in the U.S. But what does this judgment mean for the rapper? First, the court …
It’s Happening: Khalid Reveals Details of His El Paso Benefit Concert
Khalid previously indicated that he’d like to hold a benefit concert in El Paso. Now that the logistics and details are ironed out, the show has been made official. On September 1st, Khalid will be part of A Night for Suncity, which will feature perfo…