This article explores the phenomenon that is Brooklyn’s National Sawdust, a new venue and crew working to make life easier for artists by helping them to bring their vision to life onstage, while attracting new potential fans. _________________________ Guest post by Dana Tom of Eventbrite Being an artist in New…
Category archives: Live & Touring
Artists, Venues Take Cautious Approach In Wake Of Manchester Concert Terrorist Attack
Following the attack on Ariana’s Grande’s concert in Manchester, a number of artists have postponed or canceled shows. British group Take That pulled out of a scheduled show in Liverpool on Tuesday night, as well as three subsequent concerts at Manchester Arena, where the attack occurred. "Out of respect to…
UPDATE: Ariana Grande Tour Could Continue Despite Bombing
[UPDATED] Contradicting reports from CNN and other media outlets that Ariana Grande had suspended her "Dangerous Woman" tour in the wake of a post-concert Manchester, UK terror attack, Variety is reporting that no firm decision on the tour’s future has been made. A suicide bomber killed 22 and injured 59…
Ariana Grande Suspends Tour Following Terrorist Attack
Ariana Grande has suspended her entire "Dangerous Woman" tour in the wake of the Manchester, UK terror attack following her concert, sources tell CNN. A suicide bomber killed 22 and injured 59 of Grande’s mostly young fans as they were exiting arena on Monday night. The dates will reportedly be…
10 Reasons Every Musician Should Buy A Ticket To A Music Festival [Kosha Dillz]
"I got to give you reasons to go to Coachella (or another major festival) next year.. I think there are so many but maybe you aren’t convinced that watching it is the biggest thing in the world, but what about being inspired to write the biggest music in your life,"…
Manager, Label, Promoter React To Ariana Grande Concert Bombing
As the investigation continues into a bomb attack which took 22 lives and wounded 59 others as concert goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert in the northern UK city of Manchester, the singer’s manager, label, concert promoter have begun to share their thoughts and concerns. ___________________________________ Manager, Label, Promoter…
Ariana Grande "Broken" As 22 Die, 59 Injured At UK Concert [VIDEO]
[UPDATED] A suicide bomber attacked as more than 20,000 mostly teenage fans of Ariana Grande were exiting her concert in Manchester, UK on Monday night. In the aftermath, at least 22 are confirmed dead and 59 injured, many with life threatening injuries. ___________________________________ People scream and run for the exits…
4 Tips For Keeping It Together When Performing Live
Performing artists have a lot to deal with in their lives, and an already full plate will feel fullest during a performance. Here we look at four things artists can do to protect their physical and mental health and keep it together when performing. __________________________ In this recent post to…
"I’m coming after you personally" says WME Music Head Marc Geiger After Pemberton Fest Cancels, Declares Bankruptcy
The four year old Pemberton Music Festival cancelled without warning last week. In addition to many angry ticket holders who have little chance of getting their money back, Mark Geiger, the powerful head of music at super-agency William Morris Endeavor has declared war on everyone involved in the festival. ______________________________________________…
U2 Tops StubHub’s Hot Summer Concert Tickets
Secondary market ticketing service StubHub has crunched the numbers to compiled a snapshot of the live touring market for the summer, showing the most in-demand acts and festivals. ___________________________________ This year, Irish rockers U2 unseated last year’s champion Adele to be the most sought after ticket for 2017, beating out…