Cornwall music venue sues Live Nation for £1m over 'not putting on enough concerts' The firm's lawyers claim Live Nation produced only six concerts in 2024 The Independent UK · 18m ago
‘I’d rather live through something publicly than escape it privately’: Jack Antonoff on survivor’s guilt and still singing love songs after his breakup Whether he’s playing the role of soul-baring artist or starry producer, the Bleachers frontman strives to keep his integrity intact. He weighs in on Ed Sheeran, his love of working on ‘high-stakes’ albums and why he’s standing by the songs about his marriage The Guardian - UK · Oct 25
The experience economy keeps defying expectations. Maybe we’ve been looking at it all wrong Covid was supposed to break live events for good. Instead, the more digital life gets, the more people pay to be in the room. Fortune · Oct 25
Bono on U2 ticket prices: Floor spots start around $160 on the new tour, and the band has ‘no problem’ letting rich fans pay $1,500 The U2 frontman says the band has “very little” control over what tickets cost. His comments come as presales open for its 2027 world tour, where VIP packages top $1,500. Fortune · Oct 22
Stray Kids' Mexico City Finale, Explained: Why Two Sold-Out Nights Are a Bigger Story Than They Look Stray Kids close STRAYCITY with two sold-out Mexico City shows, capping a run of festival and chart records across four countries. Latin Times · Sep 26
How Is Live Nation Entertainment’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Entertainment Stocks Live Nation Entertainment has considerably outperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects. Barchart · Sep 17
AI music lawsuits raise questions about American companies and Canadian arts A Canadian non-profit performance rights organization is suing Suno, an American genAI music creation platform, over streaming AI outputs that allegedly replicate songs without consent or compensation. The Conversation · Sep 15
AC/DC cancel Toronto stadium show after ‘100‑year storm’ leaves venue severely damaged AC/DC’s Toronto concert has been scrapped after a rare “100‑year storm” caused major structural damage to Rogers Stadium, leaving the venue unsafe to host fans. BANG Premier · Sep 10
Pink Reshares Pro-Israel Post Demanding Macklemore Apologise for 'Free Palestine' Message and Denying Genocide Claim Pink's Instagram repost criticising Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks at Ed Sheeran's concert has sparked controversy, dividing fans and prompting calls for apologies and refunds. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Chris Brown Cites Usher Tour, Nevada Residence in Bid to Avoid $12.9M Debtor Examination Chris Brown challenges a $12.9M (£9.5 million) debtor examination, citing his Nevada residence and Usher tour as Maria Avila seeks to enforce the judgment. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
J. Cole Abruptly Cancels Arena Show After Equipment Truck Crashes and Kills Driver on Interstate 5 J. Cole cancelled his Sacramento concert after a crew member died in a highway crash. The tragic incident involved a semi-truck transporting concert equipment from Seattle International Business Times UK · Aug 29
Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved. Euronews · Aug 18
Coldplay, Olivia Rodrigo and other artists roll out affordable $30 tickets after price complaints - but where you sit is a mystery A Live Nation executive admitted the program covers ‘not a ton’ of tickets The Independent UK · Aug 4
Megadeth announce first UK headlining tour since 2015 plus European dates, Black Label Society and Testament supporting Dave Mustaine’s departing thrashers are bringing their farewell tour across the pond Metal Hammer · Aug 3
International Business Times UK · Jul 30 Is Mariah Carey Bringing Christmas to the UK Early? Live Nation Teaser Fuels Tour Rumours Mariah Carey is rumoured to be planning a UK festive tour after an eight-year hiatus, with potential shows in London and Manchester. Fans eagerly await official confirmation from Live Nation.
Louder · Jul 29 No Infinite Sadness here! How to watch Smashing Pumpkins’ Lollapalooza headline set from Chicago this weekend Lollapalooza Chicago takes place from July 30 through August 2 - and you can watch the long weekend unfold from the comfort of your home… no matter where you are
Dot Esports · Jul 29 League of Legends Worlds 2026 finals tickets are selling for $3,200, and scalpers aren’t the only problem Fans who signed up for Riot's Fan First program watched the limited Ticketmaster drop vanish in under a minute, with scalpers immediately listing seats at nearly 10x face value.
Evening Standard · Jun 25 Live event attendance up 18% year-on-year despite cost-of-living crisis Live entertainment company Live Nation said its data shows that around 4.3 million fans are expected to attend its UK events this month alone.
Guitar World · Jun 23 “Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with what he does best – a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues
Barchart · Jun 16 Live Nation Entertainment Stock: Is LYV Outperforming the Communication Services Sector? Live Nation Entertainment has considerably outperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 Splore no more: New Zealand’s shrinking festival scene hurts local artists as big acts roll in Closure of independent festivals mean emerging artists will lose important launch pad, music insiders say
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13 ‘We eat and drink risk’: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivals Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimistic
The Conversation · Jun 9 Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out Sports have been part of America’s big birthday celebrations in Philadelphia dating back to the Centennial Exposition of 1876, which featured an international regatta and helped establish Philadelphia as a global center for rowing.
BANG Premier · Jun 1 M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for $2.8M over tour exit M.I.A. has launched a $2.8 million lawsuit against Kid Cudi, accusing him of axing her from his Rebel Ragers Tour to drum up publicity amid poor ticket sales.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 MIA sues Kid Cudi after being booted from his tour British rapper’s lawsuit accused Cudi of kicking her out to generate publicity for his Rebel Ragers tour, during which she made a string of ‘offensive’ remarks