LA Jazz Festival Unveils Additional Acts Joining 17-Day Event
The LA Jazz Festival unveiled an expansive list of additional talent performing at the 17-day event in Los Angeles this August, and it includes artists such as Terrace Martin, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Adekunle Gold, Tito Puente Jr.,…
Madonna’s Surprise Times Square Takeover Debuts New ‘The Square’ Performance Space
A surprise Times Square takeover by Madonna last night served as the unveiling of a new multi-use space in the heart of one of the most visible landmarks in the world, which organizers hope introduces a new model for live…
How Kevin Gimble, Steve Gordon, The UTA Team Booked A Whopping 77 Artists At EDC ’26
Veteran talent agents Kevin Gimble and Steve Gordon, working closely with their team at United Talent Agency (UTA), this year booked the most artists for Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2026. Across three days, May 15–17, some 175,000 ravers a…
Phoebe Bridgers To Tour Arenas In North America, Europe On ‘The Lost Tour’
After a special pop-up acoustic show at Madison Square Garden, Phoebe Bridgers has announced her return to the road with “The Lost Tour,” a 34-show arena run across North America, the U.K. and Europe. The tour — her first solo…
Randy Travis Cuts The Ribbon On Room Named In His Honor At The Nashville Palace
Catfish cook turned country music star Randy Travis officially cut the ribbon on the newly dedicated Randy Travis Room at The Nashville Palace. The celebration also marked the 40th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking debut album, Storms of…
‘It’s An Inevitability:’ An Impartial Look At Open Ticketing In The UK While Price Caps Remain on Hold
Last November, the UK government made its plans to ban ticket resale above face value official. Phil Harvey, manager of Coldplay, one of many bands in favor of such a price cap, said back then: “As long as this legislation…
Q’s With: Stephen Parker Ahead Of NIVA’s 5th Conference
The National Independent Venue Association’s fifth annual conference is set for June 7-10 in Minneapolis. Pollstar spoke to the group’s executive director Stephen Parker about what to expect out of event and what’s coming for the country’s independent stages. Pollstar:…
AEG To Open New Venue At Current Emo’s Austin Location, With First Show In Early 2027
AEG Presents, already behind a 4,000-capacity indoor venue to open in early 2027 as part of a $4 billion multi-use development, is quickly expanding on its Austin footprint by taking over the lease at venerable club Emo’s, just two blocks…
International News: Stars Fete Farnham; Growing Pains As Thai Market Expands & More
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Weekly Signings: The Hellp To UTA; Laci Kaye Booth To TMWRK; Cara Delevingne To Warner & More
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Primavera Sound 2026 Opening Night Marred By Bad Weather
The organizers of Primavera Sound were forced to cancel part of the festival program late into Thursday night, June 4. At around 9 p.m. weather conditions caused local authorities to issue an official warning, and forced the cancellation of part…
Sabaton Announce Second Leg Of ‘Legendary’ Euro/UK Tour
Following the success of last year’s arena run Sabaton have announced the second part to “The Legendary Tour”, hitting the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe in 2027. Last year’s run visited 13 countries, bringing the band in front of more…
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