David Sanborn, Grammy-Winning Saxophonist Who Played On Hundreds Of Albums, Dies At 78
David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie’s “Young Americans” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful recording career as a performer…
Live Music Society Names Grant Recipients: $710,000 Goes To 24 Venues
Live Music Society announced the 2024 Music In Action grant recipients Wednesday. The $710,000 grant was distributed to 24 small venues across the U.S. Since it was formed in 2020, the non-profit has awarded $3 million to 155 small music…
John Legend, Jill Scott, André 3000 Headlining Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Black Radio Productions announced the lineup for their new festival in Napa Valley. John Legend, Jill Scott and André 3000 will headline Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience, a boutique festival taking…
EVMC Announces Award Winners
The 2024 edition of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference scheduled for June 5-7 in Denver is sold out, the first time the annual conference of entertainment marketing professionals has done so. The 9th Annual EVMC Awards Luncheon is scheduled…
ARC Music Festival & House Music 40 Celebrates 40 Years Of House With Chicago Pop-Up
House Music 40 is partnering wtih ARC Music Festival to celebrate the 40th anniversary of house music with a free pop-up event in Chicago’s Daley Plaza on May 29. The show kicks off at noon with performances by Derrick Carter…
Who’s That Girl: The Feminist Icon & Trailblazer (Madonna 40th Anniversary Special)
Did you guys hear? That the police are here?” Madonna asked backstage at her 1990 performance in Toronto during her “Blonde Ambition Tour.” “If I touch my crotch during the show I’m going to be arrested.” The moment was filmed…
Travis Scott Adds Dates As Euro Trek Sells Out
As previously reported, Travis Scott will bring his “UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour” to Europe this summer, following a sold-out North American leg. Most seats for the 12-show Live Nation-promoted Europe run sold out the moment they went on sale…
C3 Presents’ Inaugural Sudden Little Thrills Festival Called Off
The thrill is gone. Pittsburgh’s Sudden Little Thrills Music Fest has been canceled, less than a month after organizers unveiled the lineup for the inaugural event. A statement on the festival’s website blames “circumstances beyond our control.” The festival was…
Global Merchandising Adds Lisa Streff As Licensing & Brand Development SVP
Lisa Streff, a former executive at Universal Music Group’s Epic Rights/Bravado, is Global Merchandising Services’ new Senior Vice President of Licensing & Brand Development for North America, the company announced. In her new role, Streff will work closely with Global’s…
Rebel Heart, Social-Political Activist: How Madonna Has Used Her Platform To Take A Stand & Support Human Rights (Madonna 40th Anniversary Special)
There’s a poignant moment in Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour” where the joyous mood of the evening turns somber as the Queen of Pop performs 1986’s “Live To Tell” in a contraption high in the air while giant screens surrounding her…
All-In Pricing Swells Ticket Sales, Live Nation Says
Live Nation says its move to all-in pricing increased ticket sales. The policy, which shows a ticket buyer the total price and fees associated with their transaction, yielded an 8% increase in completed sales in the first six months of…
Portola Unveils Lineup With Disclosure RÜFÜS DU SOL, FISHER & More
After M.I.A. accidentally leaked the Goldenvoice-presented Portola festival lineup last week, the festival leaned into it. The Bay Area electronic music festival returns for its third year at San Francisco’s Pier 80 on Sept. 28 and 29, this time with…
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