Owing to the novel coronavirus’s ongoing impact upon the live event sphere, Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) is preparing to layoff, furlough, and cut the salary of a number of its team members, according to preliminary reports. AEG President and CEO…
Category archives: Live Concert Industry
Australia’s Concert Industry Has a $345 Million Recovery Plan
Live Performance Australia has an AUD $345 million recovery plan for the live entertainment industry. The organization represents promoters, festival organizers, and other companies in the live entertainment space. The proposal is worth $241 million US…
Germany Commits 150 Million Euros to ‘Restart’ Live Music
The German government has committed over $169 million (€150 million) to boosting its live music sphere, as part of a broader $1.13 billion (€1 billion) plan to reinvigorate cultural institutions and entertainment businesses, which have been hit especia…
Summerfest Milwaukee Officially Cancelled After September Postponement
Summerfest Milwaukee executives have canceled their much-anticipated event’s 2020 edition due to uncertainty stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.’s board of directors made the unfortunate announcement this…
How to Make the Most Out of Your Ticketing Software Beyond 2020
Prices, insights, websites, event app, live stream and more to consider when selling tickets. The following post comes from Crowdcore, an all-in-one marketing and ticketing platform and a proud partner of Digital Music News. Tickets are the bridge bet…
More Than 20% of Canadian Music Fans Say They’ll Never Attend a Concert Again
In a recent survey that asked Canadians about their opinions of returning to concerts and music festivals once social distancing measures are lifted, over 20 percent of respondents indicated that they will “probably never” feel comfortable attending fe…
Is Coachella Cancelled? Headliners Reportedly Being Asked to Move to 2021
Is Coachella cancelled for 2020? As the prospects for a near-term reopening of live events in California continue to dim, organizers are reportedly asking artists to shift their performances to next year. Coachella’s iconic festival may not happe…
For the First Time In 90 Years, The Greek Theatre Is Canceling Its Entire Season
The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles is canceling its entire 2020 season — for the first time in 90 years. The iconic theater will not host any events this year per California state guidelines. “We had hoped to celebrate our 90th anniversary season o…
More Than 3,000 Israelis Pack an Outdoor Protest Concert In Tel Aviv
Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, live music returned to Tel Aviv, Israel, in a serious way last week. On Friday, 3,000 Israelis gathered in a park in Tel Aviv to protest the country’s coronavirus restrictions. Israel has been in lockdown sin…
Live Nation Wriggles Out of Its $400 Million Acquisition of Ocesa Entertainment
Live Nation’s high-priced acquisition of a majority share of Ocesa Entertainment — which tipped the scales at an estimated $400 million — has now been called off. The acquisition was first announced in July of 2019 — back when a complete shutdown…