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…

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…

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…

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…

Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Soundside Festival will make its debut this year with Noah Kahan and Foo Fighters topping the bill. The festival, set for September 28 and 29, in Bridgeport’s Seaside Park on the banks of the Long Island Sound, also…

After providing support for artists including Tyler Childers, Hozier and Sarah McLachlan this spring and summer, Allison Russell will kick off her own headline tour in fall, starting Oct. 25 in Burlington, Vermont, and running into mid-November. Venues and markets…

Urbano music star El Alfa announced he will be bringing dembow to U.S. cities this fall with “El Mejor del Planeta” (“The Best on the Planet”) tour, a 17-date run promoted by independent Latin entertainment company Loud And Live that…

On the heels of releasing their much-anticipated sophomore album, Grupo Frontera announced they will be hit the road later this year for “Jugando A Que No Pasa Nada Tour,” a 28-date trek promoted by Live Nation that will have the…

The meteoric rise of Matt Rife continues apace with the comedian making history at the iconic Hollywood Bowl May 8. Drawing 17,016 to the Bowl during the Netflix Is A Joke festival, the 28-year-old became the youngest comedian to perform…