Festival D’été De Québec Programming Director Louis Bellavance Talks FEQ’s 2024 Lineup & Fast Ticket Sell Out: ‘There’s Definitely A Hype’
Festival d’été de Québec will welcome over 100,000 music fans for the return of the 11-day fest that boasts an electric lineup packed with big-name artists, arguably one of the cheapest tickets available and one of the most charming locations…
Heart Postpones Tour Following Ann Wilson’s Cancer Diagnosis
Heart’s remaining “Royal Flush Tour” dates have been postponed after lead singer Ann Wilson announced a cancer diagnosis. In a statement, Wilson said she “underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous.” She said the…
Spain Focus 2024 Index Page
Welcome to Pollstar‘s annual focus on Spain, a country whose amazing selection of outdoor and indoor venues is only topped by its vibrant scene of homegrown talent. As usual, we’ve attempted to get the lowdown on the state of business…
UTA Signs Brandon Lake
Christian artist Brandon Lake has signed with United Talent Agency, the company announced. “I am thrilled to be working with UTA and their talented team,” Lake said in a statement. “Their passion and expertise align perfectly with my vision for…
A Most Favorable Climate For Live – Business In Spain Is ‘Muy Fenomenal’
There’s nothing but good news coming from Spain’s live industry in 2024. Whether you’re speaking to independent promoters, festival, and venue operatorsm major promoters, or just looking at ticket sales generated by the artists on Pollstar’s Spain charts, it’s all…
Five Late Registrants, Four Runner-Ups & A Gold Medalist: Meet Spain’s Top 2024 Touring Artists
Spain’s live business is flourishing with its nearly 48 million inhabitants’ unbridled enthusiasm for live pushing its industry to one of its best years on record. The artists bringing the multitudes to clubs, arenas, stadiums, and green fields are led…
‘We Give Artists A Different Perspective And A Long-term Plan’: Q’s With The Team Of Live Nation Spain
For our annual Spain Focus, Pollstar reached out to the team of Live Nation Spain. Amidst a busy calendar of events, president Pino Sagliocco, head promoter Nacho Córdoba, and Chen Castaño, managing director of Planet Events found the time to…
‘The Volume Is Insane’: Q’s With Chris Ortiz, President, Riff Music
Riff Music is one of few independent promoters doing major business left in Spain. Headquartered in Cordoba, Andalusia, the team around co-founders Chris Ortiz and Carlos Espinosa counts 18 full time staff in the office, plus 12 working externally, mostly…
‘Spain Is A Country With A Passionate Audience’: Q’s With Neo Sala, CEO, Doctor Music
Pollstar speaks with Neo Sala, founder and CEO of Doctor Music, one of Spain’s longest-standing promoters, and the go-to company for many international blockbuster tours coming through the country. He’s always got his finger on the pulse of live, and…
‘Success For Us Is Opening Doors For Acts’: Q’s With César Andión, The Spanish Wave
Pollstar reached out to César Andión, head of The Spanish Wave talent factory of Live Nation Spain, who works with some of the country’s most promising artists. He aswered our questions having just returned from The Great Escape Festival in…
‘We Are Managing To Take Our Country’s Culture To A Global Stage’: Q’s With Juli Guiu Marquina, chair, Clipper’s Music Group
There’s hardly a country on earth that offers as many stunning outdoor locations as Spain. Clipper’s Music Group has been making good use of them for decades. The festivals in Clipper’s portfolio are one of the main reasons for the…
‘It Is Crucial To Teach New Generations That Online Formats Are Not Enough’: Q’s With Manuel Saucedo, General Manager, WiZink Center Madrid
All the big acts passing through the Spanish capital of Madrid perform at WiZink Center – unless they want to book a stadium. But even that’s changed, according to the building’s GM Manuel Saucedo, who said that some artists, who…
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