
Rockville Record: DWP Florida Fest Attracts 200K People, 150 Bands
The long-running Welcome To Rockville festival at Daytona International Speedway welcomed 200,000 people over its four days May 9-12 to see 150 bands on five stages, as Danny Wimmer Presents continues to expand. While many in the festival business have…

OVG Breaks Ground On Hamilton Arena Upgrades
Oak View Group has officially broken ground on its $280 million renovation of FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, with reopening planned for fall of 2025.

OVG Breaks Ground On Hamilton Arena Renovation
Oak View Group has officially broken ground on its $280 million renovation of FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, with reopening planned for fall of 2025. “I think everyone is beginning to figure out we’re really going to do this, because…

ATC & Raw Power Management Join Forces
ATC Management has made a majority investment in Raw Power Management, bringing together two of the UK’s well-respected artist management businesses. Founded in 2006 by current CEO, Craig Jennings, Raw Power Management represents a roster of world-renowned rock artists, including…

Zamboni’s ‘diamond’ on the ice
ICE AND SHINY: A Zamboni driver for the Florida Panthers refreshes the ice surface at Amerant Bank Arena for an NHL game in April against the Ottawa Senators in suburban Fort Lauderdale. (Getty Images) Family-owned biz stretches four generations Happy…

U.S. House Passes TICKET Act
The United States House of Representatives passed the TICKET Act Wednesday evening, a critical victory in the years-long legislative battle for federal-level ticketing reform. The bill, as expected, received overwhelming support, passing 388-24, with all the nays being Republicans. Eighteen…

AEG Presents Names Brent Fedrizzi President, North American Regional Offices
Brent Fedrizzi was promoted to President, North American Regional Offices, AEG Presents announced May 10. He most recently served as Co-President and COO of AEG Presents’ Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest regions. The news was made official just a few…

Peter Cat Recording Co. Announce 77-Date Tour, Khruangbin Shows, New Album
Peter Cat Recording Co., an India-based five piece band, has announced a 77-date tour in support of BETA, their new record out Aug. 9th (Muddy Water) and their first single dropping today. The run includes a mix of headline dates and support…

David Sanborn, Grammy-Winning Saxophonist Who Played On Hundreds Of Albums, Dies At 78
David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist who played lively solos on such hits as David Bowie’s “Young Americans” and James Taylor’s “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and enjoyed his own highly successful recording career as a performer…

Live Music Society Names Grant Recipients: $710,000 Goes To 24 Venues
Live Music Society announced the 2024 Music In Action grant recipients Wednesday. The $710,000 grant was distributed to 24 small venues across the U.S. Since it was formed in 2020, the non-profit has awarded $3 million to 155 small music…

John Legend, Jill Scott, André 3000 Headlining Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Black Radio Productions announced the lineup for their new festival in Napa Valley. John Legend, Jill Scott and André 3000 will headline Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience, a boutique festival taking…

EVMC Announces Award Winners
The 2024 edition of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference scheduled for June 5-7 in Denver is sold out, the first time the annual conference of entertainment marketing professionals has done so. The 9th Annual EVMC Awards Luncheon is scheduled…
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