Should Coachella have the right to force artists into highly restrictive ‘radius clauses’? Last April, Soul’d Productions, a Portland-based music festival promoter, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Coachella and AEG/Goldenvoice. The promoter claimed …
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
Twitter, YouTube, Tidal, LiveXLive & Facebook to Livestream the Mac Miller Tribute Concert
A benefit concert celebrating the life of late rapper Mac Miller will be streamed across several leading platforms. The Celebration of Life concert was announced by Miller’s family earlier today. The event will take place in Los Angeles on October 31s…
The Live Music Industry Will Be Worth $31 Billion Worldwide by 2022
Expect concerts and music festivals to capitalize on the growing demand for “synergy” between events and brands in the live concert industry. Here’s the latest research from PwC. According to a new study from Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), the live co…
AEG Europe Announces a CEO Succession Plan; Alex Hill Taking the Reins
AEG announced that Tom Miserendino will retire as president and CEO of its European operation. Starting December 31st, Alex Hill will replace him. Hill is currently AEG Europe’s chief operating officer and financial officer. CCO and chairman of AEG, J…
Idaho Rockfest Organizer Files for Bankruptcy Revealing over $100,000 in Debt
So, why exactly did Idaho Rockfest close its doors at the last minute? At the start of the busy summer festival season last year, one major event in Canada abruptly shut down. Thanks to poor administration, Pemberton Music Festival closed its doors, de…
Rejoice! Live Nation + SJM Deal Secures Camp Bestival’s Future
Looks like Camp Bestival festivalgoers may finally get their refunds, all thanks to Live Nation. Late last month, Digital Music News discovered Bestival Group, the company behind the Bestival and family-friendly Camp Bestival music festivals, faced maj…
Amy Schumer Urges Maroon 5 to Cancel Their Super Bowl Halftime Appearance
In support of Rihanna and Colin Kaepernick, Amy Schumer has declined to appear in any advertisements aired during the NFL’s upcoming Super Bowl LIII. Now, she’s calling on Maroon 5 to pull out of the Halftime Show. Last week, Rihanna dropped a bombshe…
Breaking: Rihanna, In Solidarity With Colin Kaepernick, Reportedly Declines a Super Bowl Halftime Offer
Rihanna has reportedly turned down an offer by the NFL to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show. The development comes from a source to US Weekly, who noted that Rihanna rebuffed the offer to show support for Colin Kaepernick. Maroon 5 …
Breaking: YouTube Is Integrating Eventbrite Concert Listings Under Music Videos
Eventbrite has announced a new partnership with YouTube to offer live tickets to musical acts — right alongside music videos on the platform. YouTube already has an On Tour section that appears below videos. This section offers the user the ability to…
EDM Heavyweight Insomniac Acquires 50% of Music Events Company ALDA
Insomniac announced that they have acquired a 50% interest in ALDA, which is an Amsterdam company that has developed, produced and promoted electronic dance music events all over the world. The two companies hope to expand their operations throughout t…