So, when will Woodstock 50 sell tickets to the troubled event? Today? Tomorrow? Maybe never? You likely know the story by now. In case you don’t, however, here’s a quick recap. In January, Michael Lang – who co-produced the iconic 1969 event – unvei…
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Japanese Pop Group KAT-TUN Cancels Performance Over Violent Hong Kong Protests
In February, the Hong Kong government planned to enact a controversial measure. Following the murder of a local couple in Taiwan, the government proposed amendments to its extradition treaties. Officials would modify two existing laws – the Fugitive O…
Nicki Minaj Faces Stepped-Up Pressure to Cancel Her Concert in Saudi Arabia
The Human Rights Foundation is calling on Nicki Minaj to cancel an upcoming performance at the Jeddah World Fest. The festival takes place in Saudi Arabia later this month. The HRF sent Minaj an open letter describing what it calls a “human rights cris…
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, July 3rd. Welcome back to our weekly report on the world of live music, based on exclusive data from SeatGeek, a ticketing platform that enables fans to bu…
“Detained and Deported,” Iranian Officials Place Joss Stone on a Blacklist
As part of her global tour, Joss Stone touched down in Iran. There was just one problem – she wasn’t scheduled to perform in the country. The English singer and songwriter had aimed to perform in every country. Stone had previously held gigs in Syria,…
UK Competition Watchdog Aims to Have Viagogo Found in Contempt
Earlier this week, and in a surprise ruling, the Council of State ordered the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to return a €1 million ($1.1 million) fine to Viagogo. The London-based secondary ticketing platform had vehemently denied it remains leg…
Apple Music Dramatically Expands ‘Up Next Live’ With Bad Bunny, Lewis Capaldi, and Khalid
Apple Music has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming Up Next Live tour. Scheduled for this summer, Up Next Live – a series of ‘intimate’ performances from Apple Music Up Next artists – will feature Bad Bunny, Daniel Caesar, Khalid, Ashley McBryde, King…
Burning Man Resists U.S. Government Demands to Search All Attendees
The 2019 Burning Man festival is nearly two months away — and it’s already making news. This time, the focus is on renewed efforts by the U.S. government to clamp down on the open, largely unregulated gathering. Just this week, organizers of the event …
Ticketmaster Hit With $3.2 Million Fine for Deceptive Trade Practices
The Canadian government, through its Competition Bureau, has issued Ticketmaster with a CND $4.5 million fine ($3.44 million in U.S. dollars). The fine was issued after an investigation revealed that the company had inflated the advertised prices of ti…
The Ghosts of Fyre Festival Visit Belgium: VestiVille Organizers Face Criminal Charges After Last-Minute Festival Cancellation
Two organizers of the VestiVille festival are still in Belgian jail after the festival’s last-minute cancellation. Comparisons are already being drawn to the Fyre Festival debacle. Promoters of VestiVille advertised that huge names like Cardi B, ASAP R…