Punch Brothers Add 31 Dates To North American Tour
Punch Brothers – mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny and violinist Brittany Haas – begins a 64-city North American tour on May 14 performing throughout the spring, summer and fall. The tour celebrates the band’s…
NIVA Unveils Conference Programming
The National Independent Venue Association has announced the initial programming for NIVA ‘26, its fifth annual national conference taking place June 7-10 in Minneapolis. NIVA ’26 will spotlight the Twin Cities’ rich music history and independent venue ecosystem, with programming taking…
Greensboro Sports Foundation Names Brad Hecker As Vice President Of Events And Operations
The Greensboro Sports Foundation announced the hiring of Brad Hecker as Vice President of Events and Operations, a key leadership role responsible expanding and executing the organization’s portfolio of major sporting events in North Carolina. Hecker will lead the Foundation’s…
EVMC Announces Honorees, Keynote
Ahead of its annual gathering in Sacramento June 10-12, the Event Venue and Marketing Conference has announced its award honorees and keynote speaker. Kate Bean, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at State College, Pennsylvania’s Bryce Jordan Center will be honored…
Moving On Up: Latin Star Omar Courtz Expands US Tour, Upgrades To Arenas Because Of High Demand
Omar Courtz, a genre-bending star in the urbano scene, is ready for bigger stages. Following sellouts in key markets and high demand, the Puerto Rican is expanding and upgrading his “Por Si Mañana No Estoy -USA Tour,” jumping into major…
Ticketmaster Cuts 8% Of Staff, 350 Employees Primarily In Engineering, Product & Design
Pollstar has learned that Ticketmaster earlier today cut 8% of its global staff — some 350 employees across 25 countries — primarily in its engineering, product and design divisions, along with reducing contractors. The ticketing company’s executive leadership team has…
Oak View Group Promotes Katie Harel To Managing Director, OVG Hospitality In London
Oak View Group (OVG) today announced the promotion of Katie Harel to Managing Director, OVG Hospitality. Harel will continue working from the London office and will report to Ken Gaber, President, OVG Hospitality. Harel has served as VP of Marketing…
A North Wind Doth Blow: The UK Independent Spirit Remains High Amid Corporate Domination (Annual UK Focus)
The UK has seen many concert milestones over the last year: the July 5 “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert for Ozzy Osbourne, featuring all original members of Black Sabbath comes to mind; Oasis “Live ’25” reunion in the summer;…
Yandel Extends ‘SINFÓNICO’ Tour, Adds US Dates
Yandel is running it back in the U.S. this fall. The legendary urbano singer is extending his acclaimed “SINFÓNICO” tour, booking arenas and amphitheaters in nine cities. In addition to the new dates, the reggaeton announced a special one-night-only performance…
Live Nation Posts Q1 Loss Due To ‘Legal Accrual,’ Revenues Hit $3.8B
Live Nation Entertainment reported first quarter revenues of $3.79 billion, a 12% increase over 2025 and just a shade below the Q1 record set in 2024, but the company posted a significant loss on the bottom line. On the revenue…
Lukas Nelson & Molly Tuttle Announce Co-Headline Tour
Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle are teaming up for a run of co-headline dates along the East Coast in September, promising five special nights of Americana and bluegrass. The routing starts Sept. 4 at Hyannis, Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Melody Tent,…
Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde Headlining Austin City Limits 2026
Austin City Limits Music Festival is going all out for its 25th anniversary, with Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon and The xx headlining a stacked bill. The event takes place Oct. 2-4…
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