‘A Central Fixture In The Festival Calendar’: IFF Turns 10
The UK’s International Festival Forum (IFF) returns to music venue Omeara in South London, Sept. 24-26, to celebrate its 10th edition. This year’s event will see some 1,000 professionals, mainly agents and festival promoters, attend from around 60 countries, representing…
Angel Olsen Announces Solo ‘Songs From The Archive Tour’
Angel Olsen will be shining a spotlight on music from her entire catalog with dates announced for her solo outing, “Songs From The Archive Tour.” The singer/songwriter has booked 10 days in September, concentrated in the Northeast and California. Olsen…
Bill Supporting Live Music Fund Passes Tennessee State Legislature
Tennessee’s state Senate and House of Representatives passed a bill creating a statewide Live Music Fund, the legislation now on its way to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. The law does not fund any action for the fiscal year but does…
Charli XCX, Troye Sivan Team Up To Co-Headline North American ‘Sweat’ Tour
Two of the biggest names in pop and electronic music are joining forces for an arena tour this fall. English singer-songwriter Charli XCX is partnering up with pop star Troye Sivan for the Live Nation-produced “Charli XCX & Troye Sivan…
Allman Brothers Band Co-Founder Dickey Betts, Who Wrote ‘Ramblin’ Man,’ Dies At 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, longtime manager David Spero…
Frank Turner Brings Lost Evenings Festival To Canada
UK folk and punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner is bringing his award-winning Lost Evenings festival to Canada for the first time, Sept. 19-22, at Toronto’s The Theatre. Like his previous six festivals, it is well on its way to selling out months in advance.
Ohl “eases” into retirement as project manager
Budweiser Gardens general manager Brian Ohl has announced his retirement after 34 years in the industry, but he's not walking out the door just yet.
Festival Production Gets Creative
Good weather and outdoor festivals go hand in hand. But with more than 800 music festivals across the country each year, the elements are a factor for the production companies who provide tour support for participating acts.
The Freaks Came Out To Write: How The Village Voice Helped Make CBGB’s, E Street Band, Blondie, Ramones (Book Excerpt)
By Tricia Romano In its heyday, New York City’s Village Voice had a profound impact on culture and politics far beyond its five-borough purview — especially its music coverage. The alt weekly was co-founded in 1955 by Norman Mailer, Ed…
Bedier Departing Honda Center
Kim Bedier, a 2022 VenuesNow Women of Live honoree, is departing Honda Center and the surrounding OCVibe development surrounding the Anaheim, California, arena.
Q’s With Sarah Pancheri On Taking The Reins At Milwaukee’s Summerfest
This year, Sarah Pancheri took over as president and chief executive officer of Milwaukee World Festival, after longtime CEO Don Smiley stepped down at the end of 2023.The nonprofit organization owns and produces the annual Summerfest, billed as the world’s…
Plant Plans: How Co-op Live Aims To Become The Most Sustainable Building In Europe & UK
From the outset, OVG chairman and CEO Tim Leiweke emphasized that Co-op Live would become the most sustainable arena outside the U.S., and the first to run entirely on electricity. The building has been designed without any gas supply serving…
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