Everclear Announces ‘The Lucky 7 Tour’
Everclear is giving fans the chance to help put together the setlist for the band’s upcoming trek, “The Lucky 7 Tour.” Fans can vote on which tunes from Everclear’s three decades-long catalog they’d like to hear, and the top seven…
NHL Partners With Honeywell To Optimize Arenas’ Energy Efficiency
The National Hockey League announced a partnership with multinational conglomerate Honeywell to help arenas, practice facilities and ice rinks be more energy efficient. Honeywell, a company that helps world organizations solve complex challenges, will be the official building automation and…
Harry Styles’ Team ‘Making Adjustments’ To Stage After Obstructed Sightline Complaints
Fan complaints about restricted views have prompted a review of the stage set-up for Harry Styles’ “Together, Together” tour. The set-up features a large rectangular catwalk connected by a series of bridges allowing fans on the floor to pass under…
Exclusive: Nederlander Concerts Acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre In Central California Wine Country
Promoter and venue operator Nederlander Concerts has doubled down on a crown jewel in its venue portfolio by acquiring the 3,300-capacity Vina Robles Amphitheater in Paso Robles, California, which the company has exclusively booked since 2014. The venue, located in…
Pollstar’s Annual Spain Focus 2026: Index Page
Spain is worth a trip. Its climate, food and natural beauty are the perfect backdrop for some of Europe’s best live entertainment experiences. Speaking to the country’s live professionals for Pollstar’s annual Spain Focus, it becomes clear that the market…
‘Our Audience Approaches Every Act With Respect & Curiosity’: Q’s With Primavera Sound’s Fra Soler
For our annual Spain Focus, Pollstar reached out to Fra Soler, head of booking at Primavera Sound, to talk about the challenges and opportunities for such a major independent festival brand, which also hosts editions in Portugal, Argentina and Brazil.…
‘Among The Most Advanced Venues In Europe’: Q’s With Roig Arena GM Víctor Sendra
Venues make the circuit: a core truth of the live biz. The emergence of new touring markets is often directly linked to the opening of a new building, and one of the most recent examples of this phenomenon is Valencia,…
‘Live Music Doesn’t Seem To Have A Ceiling Right Now’: Q’s With Proactiv Entertainment MD Nicolas Renna
Proactiv Entertainment, is one of Spain’s leading promoters and producers of large-scale live entertainment, operating across three main business divisions: live music, family entertainment and exhibitions. The company also operates in the Middle East and APAC territories, which together account…
Imagine Dragons To Headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
In what marks a further sign of the Middle Eastern Entertainment Market opening up again, Ethara announced that Imagine Dragons will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, Dec. 5. Kicking…
‘We Are Seeing A More Cautious & Selective Audience’: Q’s With Last Tour CEO Yurdana Burgoa
Last Tour deals across festivals, tours and venues, and not just in Spain, but neighboring Portugal, as well, and has recently expanded to Latin America, as well, which is a priority market right now. Pollstar reached out to Yurdana Burgoa,…
‘We Are Seeing A Shift Towards More Concentrated & Efficient Formats’: Q’s With Clipper’s Music Group President Juli Guiu Marquina
You don’t come across a true multi-generational family business that often anymore, no matter the industry. In live, Clipper’s Music Group stands out. Now in its third generation, the independent company remains one of Spain’s strongest promoters. Speaking with president…
‘Festivals Today Carry A Greater Responsibility Than Ever’: Q’s With Mad Cool Festival’s Cindy Castillo
Mad Cool Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The jubilee lineup is led by Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots, Moby, King Of Leon, Halsey, Wolf Alice, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, David Byrne,…
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