THE·TEAM Bolsters Global Music Capabilities With New Hires
Global music agency THE·TEAM has hired Julia May as senior vice president of business development, Sarah Thia as vice president of tour marketing in Asia and Sheila Mukasa as senior manager of pricing & ticketing, bolstering its infrastructure across artist…
Fest 411: How The Santa Monica International Jazz Festival Can Disrupt The Beach Town & LA Music Scene
The jazz scene is alive and well in Los Angeles, and Santa Monica is looking to prove that notion with the inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, which kicked off with a special performance from Hiromi’s Sonicwonder at the Orpheum…
Italy’s Unipol Dome Officially Opens With Luciano Ligabue Concert
The Unipol Dome in Milan, Italy, developed, built and operated by CTS Eventim, officially launched live operations last night with an exclusive concert by Italian rock star Luciano Ligabue. The concert, attended by 16,000 fans, marked “a powerful starting point…
450 Artists, 35 Venues, 1 Anniversary: Q’s With The Great Escape Head Of Music, Adam Ryan
The Great Escape returns to Brighton, England, May 13-16, for its 20th anniversary. Some of today’s biggest artists performed at TGE on their way to fame over the years, including Adele, Mumford & Sons, The 1975, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Royal…
‘Time To Give The Market A Chance’: The State Of Play In Africa Ahead Of Africa Rising Music Conference 2026
Afrobeats is one of the most dominant genres in the world right now. Its origins and main output can be traced back to Ghana and Nigeria, which together make up a relatively small part of the vast African continent, which…
Raw Power Management Announces Promotion Of Matt Ash & Don Jenkins To Joint CEOs
International artist management company Raw Power Management has announced a new leadership structure, promoting Matt Ash and Don Jenkins to the positions of Joint Chief Executive Officers, with founder Craig Jennings moving to the role of Executive Chairman. “This leadership…
Shakira Adds Five Nights To U.S. Leg Of 2026’s ‘La Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ Trek
Make some noise for the She Wolf. Citing “overwhelming demand,” Shakira has expanded the North American routing of her limited U.S. run this summer with additional shows booked in San Jose, Atlanta, Miami, Boston, and Brooklyn. As an announcement points…
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…
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