AEG has confirmed a new deal. The global live entertainment giant has partnered with CJ LiveCity Corporation to jointly build the Seoul Metropolitan Arena, a 20,000-capacity arena in Seoul’s Goyang City in the Gyeonggi Province in Korea. CJ LiveCity wi…
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Coachella Is Already Selling Tickets for Its 2020 Festival
Coachella 2019 just ended. Which means Coachella 2020 has just begun. Seemingly moments after the final notes were played at Coachella 2019, event organizer Goldenvoice/AEG is already hawking tickets for next year’s festival. In an APB sent to Digital…
After Failing to Successful Heal From Plastic Surgery, Cardi B Cancels Parklife Festival Set
Cardi B has abruptly pulled out of the Parklife Festival in Manchester, England. Speaking to disappointed fans on the music event’s Twitter account, organizers explained, “We have just been notified that Cardi B will be unable to perform this weekend.”…
The Rolling Stones Announce 17 Opening Bands for 17 Upcoming Tour Dates
The Rolling Stones have revealed one of the most impressive opening-act schedules in recent musical history. 17 stellar opening acts were announced for the Stones’ 17 upcoming stops in the United States and Canada; some are well-known bands (The Wombat…
Ariana Grande Faces Pressure to Cancel an Upcoming Atlanta Concert Over Georgia’s Abortion Bill
A new petition is hoping to put pressure on stars like Ariana Grande to stop performing in Georgia over a new abortion bill that recently passed. The online petition is just one of many concentrated efforts to turn national attention to the abortion de…
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, June 5. 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 and s…
Madison Sphere Garden’s Sphere Project Finally Has General Contractor on Board
The Madison Square Garden Company has announced AECOM will serve as general contractor for the MSG Sphere at The Venetian. The state-of-the-art entertainment venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas. AECOM brings considerable experience buil…
Eventbrite Gets Its Ticketfly Class Action Lawsuit Tossed — For Now
An Illinois judge has dismissed the class action lawsuit filed against Eventbrite over the Ticketfly hack. Claimants have until July 9th to file an amended complaint. Last May, a hacker sent emails to Ticketfly about security flaws that existed in its …
Electric Fields Festival Abruptly Canceled After a Venue Change Backlash
Scotland’s Electric Fields Festival has been cancelled for good. The extreme backlash from a venue change prompted the abrupt cancellation. For the last five years, the Electric Fields festival has been held in Dumfries at Galloway’s Drumlanrig Castle….
PLUS1, a Non-Profit That Uses a Portion of Ticket Sales to Fund Causes, Crosses $10 Million In Donations
PLUS1 has announced it has helped artists raise over $10 million for charitable causes. The Arcade Fire-inspired charity distributes funds collected alongside artist ticket sales for a variety of causes. The trend started with Arcade Fire’s support of …