The Timeless Cool Of Interpol: Stalwarts Reach New Generation & Fill The Zócalo
Eerie and evocative, dreamy but foreboding, Interpol’s “Take You On A Cruise” from the band’s seminal 2004 album Antics details a sea-spray-flecked seduction. The band’s lead singer Paul Banks — with his distinctive velvet hammer baritone — opens the song…
Voting Opens For Sphere XO Student Design Challenge
Sphere Entertainment Co. has opened public voting for the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, which allows the public to vote on what will appear on the Exosphere on July 4. This marks the first time the public can vote on…
Breaking Down Live Nation’s Early Response To DOJ Lawsuit
Live Nation President and CFO Joe Berchtold admitted the company was a little taken aback when they learned the Department of Justice and the attorneys general of 30 states and the District of Columbia would file a lawsuit Thursday seeking…
Signings: May 17-23, 2024
AGENCY SIGNINGS 33 & WestKiesza Anniversary GroupQuivers Artists Worldwide AgencyPseudo Echo ETP AgencyGipsy Kings by Andre Reyes Madison HouseThe Wildwoods Paladin ArtistsThe Chesterfield KingsKid Creole and The CoconutsWic Whitney Sound Talent GroupVOLA MANAGEMENT SIGNINGS Powerline ManagementTrust Company RECORD CO. SIGNINGS 300…
DJ Cassidy Announces Special Guests For ‘Pass The Mic Live!’ Vegas Residency
DJ Cassidy is bringing his popular “Pass The Mic Live!” show to Las Vegas this summer and announced a star-studded list of special guests joining him for the occasion. The DJ hailing from New York will be bringing hip-hop icons…
Asia News: Singapore Sports Hub Draws Crowds; Korean Banks, Branding & K-pop
SINGAPORE Sports Hub Concerts Draw 840K In First Half Large-scale concerts by prominent international artists drew 840,000 people to the Singapore Sports Hub during the first half of 2024. In total, the Sports Hub was patronized by more than 1…
Australasia News: Fests Get Gov’t Aid; Brisbane Night Mayor; TEG Exec Moves; NZ: LN’s Spark Arena Sets Record
AUSTRALIA Festivals Get Gov’t Lifeline Music festivals were offered a lifeline by the Australian government’s 2024-25 budget, with its Revive Live program given A$8.6 million ($5.75 million). Untitled Group said it “will ensure our festivals such as Pitch Music &…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Announce North American Tour Dates
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 will be returning to North America this summer for the first time since 2022 with dates in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and more. The dates promise to bring acrobat rhythms throughout their North…
Chart Scene: AC/DC Enters Top 10 On Artist Power Index With Euro Tour Launch
AC/DC debuts at No. 10 on the Artist Power Index on the strength of the band’s new “Power Up” European tour that launched on May 17. With shows booked in stadiums and outdoor concert sites throughout the summer, the tour…
Taylor Swift Breaks Friends Arena Audience Record In Sweden
Taylor Swift set the record for the highest number of tickets sold for an event at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, three nights in a row. “The Eras Tour” arrived at Friends Arena, the countries national stadium, May 17, setting…
Runway UK Hires, Promotes & Expands
Louise McGovern, formerly a senior agent at Midnight Mango, has joined Runway, the new UK agency launched by Matt Hanner and Steve Backman in 2020. McGovern brings with her a roster of acts, that includes Alien Chicks, KEG, Jaws The…
Dutch Event Pros Concerned About Sales Tax Increase
The Dutch cabinet announced plans to increase the sales tax (VAT) charged on leisure activities from 9% to 21% starting 2026. The country’s promoters association VNPF, and the association of event organizers VVEM have voiced concerns. The Vereniging Nederlandse Poppodia…
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