Grassroots Music Venues: UK Politicians Call For Arena Ticket Levy & Tax Relief
UK members of parliament from the Culture, Media, and Sport Committee have heard, and reviewed evidence given by the country’s live sector, and came to the conclusion that “a new levy on arena, and stadium tickets, and a cut in…
Switzerland’s Nemo Wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024
Switzerland has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘The Code’ performed by Nemo. The Code received a total of 591 points – as usual a combination of a jury and public vote. Croatia finished in second place…
Live Nation Urban Partners With Polly Irungu’s Black Women Photographers Organization For Summer/Fall Festivals
Live Nation Urban announced this week that it’s teaming up with Polly Irungu’s Black Women Photographers Organization for the third straight year in a collaborative partnership. Black women photographers and videographers can apply now for the chance to shoot LN…
Will Bloomfield Joins TaP Music As Co-President, Head Of Global Artist Management
Artist manager and music executive Will Bloomfield has joined TaP Music’s senior team as co-president and head of global artist management. Based in London, Bloomfield joins Wendy Ong in Los ANgeles and Anna Neville in London to oversee all aspects…
Chart Scene: Megadeth Earns LIVE75 Debut With ‘Crush The World’ Latin American Dates
Megadeth joins the lineup on LIVE75, entering the top 10 at No. 6 based on ticket sales from five shows on the thrash metal band’s “Crush The World Tour” that played Latin American venues in April. After kicking off in…
Asia News: BTS Army Marches; Kitec To Close; Mayday Rainout
KOREA BTS Army Marches On HYBE Though K-pop fans will do anything to support and boost the fortunes of their idols, they usually don’t feel the same way about their management companies. Right now, the hardcore fans of BTS –…
Australasia News: Managers Honored; Call For Aussie Opening Acts; ASM Global Extends Deal; NZ: MusicHelps Success
AUSTRALIA Tame Impala, Teskey Brothers Managers Honored Managers of global success stories Tame Impala and Teskey Brothers were among those honored at the Association Of Artist Managers awards in Sydney. Jeremy Furze of Applejack Music took manager of the year…
Signings: May 2-8, 2024
AGENCY SIGNINGS Anniversary GroupBlick BassyLayzi Arrival ArtistsAbby HollidayArgonaut & WaspAx and the HatchetmenDante ElephanteFox RoyaleHusbandsJoe Hertler & The Rainbow SeekersKyle DionLandon ConrathLaytoMike Mains & The BranchesMotherfolkNico SegalPost Sex NachosSiena LigginsStay OutsideTall Tall TreesTedious & BriefWelshly ArmsWildermiss Artists WorldwideTommy Vext CAAPeso…
Boxoffice Insider: K-pop Groups Return To U.S. Cities With Spring Treks
Two of the most popular bands in the Asian pop universe will be entertaining their American fans this spring with concerts in select cities from April to June. The seven-member South Korean boy band ENHYPEN was the first on the…
Deep Tropics Announces Full 2024 Lineup Featuring Cassian, Elderbrook (DJ Set) & More
Deep Tropics will be taking place in Nashville’s Bicentennial Park on Aug. 16 and 17, and the sustainably-minded festival has unveiled its full lineup. Along with previously announced headliners Kaskade, RL Grime, Sofi Tukker, Nora En Pure and more, the…
Long Live The King: Pollstar’s Inaugural UK Focus 2024
There’s no denying the influence of the UK on world music culture. Volumes have been written about it, and will continue to be written. There’s countless books on Glastonbury alone; others delve into the history of iconic buildings like Brixton…
‘We’re Selling More Tickets Than Ever’: Q’s With Denis Desmond, Chairman, Live Nation UK & Ireland
For our inaugural UK Focus, Live Nation UK & Ireland chairman Denis Desmond agreed to respond to a few questions about the state of play across the country. He touched on genre and event trends, touring and festival highlights, and…
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