FESTIVAL & LIVE MUSIC NEWS

Lil Nas X Delivers One Of The Most Viewed In-Game Concerts

The double Grammy award-winning rapper’s free-to-access concert experience on Roblox has garnered over 35 million visits, rivalling Travis Scott’s Fortnite concert

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Five Months, 14 Shows, 300,000 Tickets Sold: How Driift Cracked Livestreaming

In 5 months the team around CEO Ric Salmon has realized 14 shows with different artists, including Niall Horan, Dermont Kennedy, Kylie Minogue, Laura Marling, Lianne La Havas, Nick Cave and more, who’ve collectively sold some 300,000 tickets.

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Michael Chugg: “We’re All Saying Let’s Look At 2022

Veteran Australian promoter Michael Chugg discusses the return of live music, his decision to branch out and Covid’s long-term impact on touring

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Celine Dion loses legal battle against ICM and agent over commissions

Celine Dion said she feels ‘betrayed’ after losing a legal ruling in a suit over commission with the ICM Partners agency after the California Labor Commissioner ruled against her on Thursday.

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Australia’s Suncorp Stadium Sets Record Attendance

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium yesterday welcomed a crowd of 49,155 for the State of Origin rugby finale between Queensland and New South Wales.

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How Taiwan Became A Global Outlier For Live, Post Pandemic

Having surpassed 200 days without any domestically transmitted cases, the east Asian country has been enjoying festivals, concerts and pride celebrations

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Many venues remain closed under new England tier system
England will be divided up into three tiers when the current lockdown ends, with the majority still subject to strict restrictions under tiers two and three The post Many venues remain closed under new England tier system appeared first on IQ Magazine....
Registration opens for IPM 14
Early-bird passes for the 14th ILMC Production Meeting, which takes place the day before ILMC, are priced at just £35 for a limited time The post Registration opens for IPM 14 appeared first on IQ Magazine....
47% decrease in new artists touring Europe
A study by venue association Liveurope shows the devastating impact coronavirus restrictions have had on the opportunities available to new talent The post 47% decrease in new artists touring Europe appeared first on IQ Magazine....
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Tame Impala want to play “smaller shows” in Australia over the summer
"Those sweaty, intimate shows – it’s a vibe that can’t be replaced" The post Tame Impala want to play “smaller shows” in Australia over the summer appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM....
AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release
This sequel is a largely a solo affair designed to showcase the MC's unique talent The post AJ Tracey – ‘Secure The Bag! 2’ EP review: UK rap don goes back to his roots with surprise release appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM....
Protomartyr announce new live album ‘Security By Shadow’
Recorded at Brooklyn's Sugar Hill Supper Club in 2014 The post Protomartyr announce new live album ‘Security By Shadow’ appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM....
Miley Cyrus – ‘Plastic Hearts’ review: pop superstar reborn as a freewheeling rock’n’roller
Enlisting Joan Jett and channelling Stevie Nicks, the singer has drawn deep from her recent rock cover songs The post Miley Cyrus – ‘Plastic Hearts’ review: pop superstar reborn as a freewheeling rock’n’roller appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM....
Lokoy teams up with Emilie Østebø on new single ‘A Mistake’ – listen
The indie-inspired song "deals with the relationship between two people" The post Lokoy teams up with Emilie Østebø on new single ‘A Mistake’ – listen appeared first on NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM....
HKS Designing Texas Cricket Ground
Sports architect HKS has been hired to retrofit a Texas minor league ballpark that will be part of the launch of Major League Cricket....
VenuesNow Hall of Honor 2020
We’re happy to announce 2020’s honorees: Rick Abramson, Jimmy Earl and Carol Wallace....
Hall of Honor 2020: Carol Wallace
A New Direction What seemed like a move toward retirement for Carol Wallace was just another door opening Starting a consultancy and easing into semi-retirement after 35 years of venues industry service appears to have been one of those best-laid plans that went a bit astray for former San Diego Convention Center Corp. President and CEO...
Cavaliers Sign SeatGeek As Primary Ticketer
The NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have signed SeatGeek as their primary ticketing provider at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the firm's first arena deal....
Boston’s Boch Center Rocks On
The Wang Theatre at Boston’s Boch Center is celebrating its 95th anniversary with an exhibit of photos of 1970s-era artists....
Brewers Prepare American Family Field
The Milwaukee Brewers are transitioning to American Family Field, the new name for their 20-year-old stadium that takes effect Jan. 1....
Stoltz Pavilion: For All In Tents and Purposes
Maryland nonprofit the Avalon Foundation developed the Stoltz Pavilion, a new 800-capacity tented structure in Easton, Md., along the Eastern Shore....
Making Sure It’s a Clean Election
Public assembly venues are lining up for election duty, and janitorial service companies are stepping up to keep those arenas, stadiums and convention centers as safe as possible for voters and workers....
Series Per Caps Strong at Globe Life Field
Television ratings may be down for Major League Baseball’s postseason but per capita spending is up at Globe Life Field, despite all the pandemic-related restrictions in Arlington, Texas....
Harry Styles Invests in Co-op Live
Singer Harry Styles has invested in Co-op Live, a 23,500-capacity arena scheduled to open in 2023 in Manchester, England, project developer Oak View Group announced Monday....
Tech Takes a Back Seat at UBS Arena Preview Center
At the UBS Arena preview center in Manhattan, the focus is on classic New York landmarks such as Belmont Park rather than high-tech gadgets....
Staples Center Readies Big Round of Renovations
Staples Center could potentially build four new bunker suites, reduce club seating and expand the outdoor City View Terrace as part of extensive renovations to the arena....
McCormick Place Rooftop Garden Growing Strong
The garden atop McCormick Place, North America’s largest convention center, has gone from feeding event guests to providing healthy food and generating funds for vulnerable members of the Windy City area’s population....
The NFL Experience, 2020 Style
In the new world of NFL stadium operations during the pandemic, disposable masks and hand sanitizer serve as gate giveaways, cashless is king and concourses are separated into one-way traffic zones....
Allegiant Stadium: Black Diamond
Allegiant Stadium, just off the Las Vegas Strip, has the flash to fit in with the city’s architecture. (Courtesy HNTB) Raiders’ home reflects the style of the franchise and its new city The exterior images of Allegiant Stadium, the sleek new $2 billion home of the Las Vegas Raiders, show a building that pops on...
Video Interview: Return of Arena Concerts with Jeff Fortier, Mammoth Live and Mike Silva, Venuworks
UPCOMING VIDEO: Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 4pm ET/1pm PT. Tune in on Facebook/VenuesNow. The U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has held what appears to be the first paid arena concert in North America since the COVID-19 shutdown, bringing some hope to the decimated live music industry. Jeff Fortier from Mammoth Live and...
Ballpark Opera On Deck at Oneok Field
Oneok Field in Tulsa is turning a rare triple play this fall: orchestra to symphony to ballpark opera....