Americans would unilaterally receive a $4,000 ‘vacation credit’ for US-based airfare, lodging, restaurants, and other travel-related expenses under a recently-revealed Trump stimulus proposal that could top $2 trillion. The credit may also…
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
VR Arenas Return to 70% of Pre-Lockdown Revenue – Does This Bode Well For Live Music?
VR Arenas are returning to 70% of their pre-lockdown revenues as the U.S. reopens – does this bode well for the live music industry? Virtuix, the creator of the ‘Omni Arena’ virtual reality eSports attraction, says its reopening has seen a …
TikTok Users Are Trolling Trump’s Tulsa Rally With Fake Ticket Requests
TikTok users are trolling Trump’s Tulsa rally attempt by registering for tickets they don’t plan to use. Donal Trump says almost one million people have requested tickets to attend the free event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The auditorium where the…
BTS Claims World Record for Largest Online Concert In History
Seven-piece boy band BTS attracted a record-breaking number of viewers to its recently held “Bang Bang Con: The Live” virtual concert, according to Big Hit Entertainment. BTS performed 14 tracks across a roughly 100-minute-long show on Sunday evening (…
B-Concept Media Raises $5 Million
B-Concept Media, a leading Thai marketing firm and event-production company, has secured $5 million in investor funding. B-Concept Media officials revealed their brand’s capital influx in a press release today, and a copy of the announcement was shared…
Coachella, Stagecoach Offer Full Refunds for Canceled 2020 Dates
Fans who purchased passes to the recently canceled Coachella and/or Stagecoach music festivals will have the opportunity to receive refunds. AEG-owned Goldenvoice recently announced its refund plans for Coachella and Stagecoach, and a copy of the corre…
Garth Brooks Is Simulcasting a Live Concert to 300 Drive-In Movie Theaters
Country music mainstay Garth Brooks is preparing to deliver a one-night-only concert to drive-in movie theaters across North America. Garth Brooks recently unveiled the socially distanced concert, which follows similar – albeit smaller-scale – efforts …
Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals Officially Cancelled
Just 24 hours after Lollapalooza 2020’s cancellation, both Coachella and Stagecoach have been officially cancelled by local officials. Please note: the following report has been updated to include details of Coachella’s official cancellation. Ear…
Nearly 90% of US Independent Venues Face Shutdown Following COVID-19
According to a newly published survey from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), 90 percent of independent venues may be forced to permanently close their doors in the next few months, owing to the fiscal strain of ongoing coronavirus lock…
Chicago Cancels All Summer Concerts and Events — Starting With Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza will not be holding its iconic festival in Chicago this summer, thanks to a blanket ban on mega-events by Chicago officials. Lollapalooza confirmed the cancellation this morning on its website, while offering hopeful words for 2021. ̶…