The Neal Agency Signs Singer Landon Wilks
Just before dropping his debut EP, Young and Restless, Landon Wilks signed with The Neal Agency for booking. The Mississippi native broke onto the country music scene with the single “Leave Me Be,” which has amassed millions of streams on…
UMG Board Rejects Pershing Square Bid
Universal Music Group’s board of directors has rejected a takeover bid from Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings. “The Board has taken the time to fully assess the proposal submitted by Pershing Square. After careful review with the assistance of outside…
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San Diego Market Focus: Rady Shell Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary, Snapdragon Success And PetCo’s Multi-Venue Play
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is celebrating five years since opening on the San Diego Bay as an outdoor home to the San Diego Symphony, a time during which it welcomed more than 1.5 million total guests over 500…
Promoter Jade Presents To Shut Down After More Than 30 Years
Jade Presents, a concert promoter in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, announced Thursday that it will shut down its operation following a 36-year run due to the mounting challenges in the live entertainment business. The company, founded by Jade Nielsen in…
UMG Alums Fixmer & Diamond Launch Longview Communications
Longview Communications, a strategic advisory firm specializing in entertainment, media and technology led by founder and CEO Andrew Fixmer and Executive Vice President Jamie Diamond, announced its launch May 28. “Longview was built to help companies and leaders communicate with…
Portola Topped By Robyn, DOGBLOOD, Swedish House Mafia, Zara Larsson, Tiësto, Four Tet, More Sept. 26-27 In San Francisco
Returning to Pier 80 in San Francisco, Goldenvoice’s Portola Music Festival plans to bring the beats Sept. 26-27, with headline performances from Robyn, DOG BLOOD (Skrillex & Boys Noize), Swedish House Mafia, Zara Larsson, Tiësto (in the Warehouse), Four Tet,…
Big Machine Records Adds CMA Fest Pop-Up Concert On June 5
As Nashville gears up for country music’s biggest week, Big Machine Records announced its third annual Big Machine CMA Fest Pop-Up, once again taking over the Bell Bottoms Up rooftop on June 5 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM/CT. Set…
Post Malone, HARDY To Perform at Breakaway-Produced ‘Salute 250’ Concert Benefiting Veterans, Service Members
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and in honor of the country’s service members and veterans, the Breakaway-produced Salute 250 concert is set to feature Post Malone and HARDY July 2 at the Historic…
Far And Wide: How Logistics Companies Are Facilitating Touring In Latin America (Transportation Special 2026)
For decades, Latin America has been known as a sort of sleeping giant, a region brimming with potential and unlocked by a few special rock acts like Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses. But that has all changed over the…
Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Transportation Special 2026
Touring productions continue to bring the spectacle of live to more fans in more locales across the world. While efficient lighting and sound and creative logistics means moving things more readily, no one says it’s easy. Gas prices are surging…
Tour Manager Talk: Misty Roberts On Navigating The ‘Weirdest Year We’ve Experienced In A Long Time’ (Transportation Special 2026)
When Misty Roberts shared the story of how she got into the live industry during the Tour Managers Roundtable at Pollstar Live! in April, we knew we had to chat more. Roberts says she “got drunk and stole a CD…
Rock & Roll Ain’t Red Tape: Europe’s Transportation Business Slowed Down By Costs & Bureaucracy (Transportation Special 2026)
Tours are getting shorter. A counterintuitive claim in times when the biggest acts on earth are embarking on seemingly never-ending runs they can expand at will. However, the majority of artists cannot operate that way, on the contrary: they’re routing…
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