
Nick Hakim Announces Album, Single And Headline Tour In North America, UK And Europe
Nick Hakim announced his fourth studio album, I Can See, set for release on July 24. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the album’s title track and news of his headline North American, UK/Europe tour this fall. Starting Sept.…

SoFi Stadium Labor Deal Struck Days As World Cup Looms
Members of the union representing roughly 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium will vote on a new contract Wednesday after a tentative deal to avoid a strike was reached just days before the FIFA Men’s World Cup begins. UNITE HERE…

Indie Rock Dromfest ’26 Returns To Catskill Sept. 4-6
Indie label Dromedary Records announced the 2026 lineup for Dromfest taking place Sept. 4-6 at The Avalon Lounge in Catskill, New York. The popular Hudson Valley festival continues its mission of bringing together artists, fans, and community through a uniquely independent…

Legendary London Grassroots Venue Barfly Camden Returns
The legendary Barfly in London’s Camden district is back, thanks to Propaganda Independent Venues, the company that launched last year with a deep-rooted commitment to support grassroots venues. One of the first orders of business of the newly-launched business was…

20 Independent UK Festivals Canceled, Postponed, Closed In 2026
According to a press release sent out by the UK’s Association of Independent Festivals today, June 10, 20 of the country’s independent festivals have announced a cancellation, postponement or fallow year in 2026 to date. WOMAD Glasgow is the 20th…

Study: Another Planet’s 2025 Outside Lands, Golden Gate Park Concerts Generated $245M In SF Bay Area Economic Impact
A study commissioned by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute found that the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco and two other major concerts staged by promoter Another Planet Entertainment last year at the city’s Golden Gate Park generated $245.1…

Farm Aid Set For Virginia Beach With Nelson, Young, Mellencamp, Matthews & More
Farm Aid will make its debut in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in September, with an announcement inviting fans to “soak up the ocean air, enjoy incredible music and celebrate the farmers growing our food.” Board artists Willie Nelson, Neil Young (&…

Florida Georgia Line Signs With CAA And The Core Entertainment
Days after surprising the country world with a CMA Fest set at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium and confirming their reunion, Florida Georgia Line cemented its return by signing deals with Creative Artists Agency and The Core Entertainment. The Academy of Country…

The Biz: All Or Nothing Ackman Pulls Out Of UMG After Failed Takeover; Canada Nixes Streaming Tax Hike; NHL Revenues
After rejecting Pershing Square’s $64 billion takeover bid last week, UMG has purchased more than 14.1 million shares of its own stock from the private equity firm in a deal totaling roughly $290 million. Pershing Square announced its intention to…

Icon Concerts And MagicSpace Entertainment To Form ICON LIVE
Live entertainment company LiveCo has announced the merging of promoter Icon Concerts and noted event producer MagicSpace Entertainment into one entity, to be known as ICON LIVE and serve as an “innovative, multi-genre entertainment platform.” “Live entertainment continues to evolve…

The Boxmasters: Billy Bob & The Boys Rock Arenas With The Who, Stagecoach & The Ryman
When the Boxmasters got together in 2007, the surf/power pop/British invasion/roots rock band didn’t know what might happen – just they liked the same wildly eclectic stuff and loved to play. Almost two decades and 21(!) albums later, beyond a…

OVG Theater Alliance Benefit To Take Place Oct. 3 At FirstBank Stadium’s Commodore Club, Awards To Honor WME’s Gayle Holcomb and ACL Live’s Colleen Fischer
Oak View Group’s fourth-annual Theater Alliance Benefit is set for Oct. 3 at FirstBank Stadium’s Commodore Club in Nashville, Tennessee, with a “Play For Purpose” theme and honoring two notable industry executives with Impact Awards. Tickets are now on sale…
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