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Ozzy Osbourne Retires from Touring Forever — His Statement

February 1, 2023

Photo Credit: Focka / Daniel Zappe / CC by 2.0 Ozzy Osbourne retires from touring forever: "I'm not physically capable (...) as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required." Ozzy Osbourne has announced o... Read More...

Hard Summer Music Festival Returns to Los Angeles

HARD Summer Announces Return to Los Angeles After 10 Years

Ashley King

February 1, 2023

Photo Credit: Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events HARD Events has announced the return of the HARD Summer Music Festival to Los Angeles for the first time in ten years. The festival will take place in downtown... Read More...

Beyonce Returns to the Stage — Renaissance World Tour Dates 2023

Ashley King

February 1, 2023

Photo Credit: Live Nation / Carlijn Jacobs Beyonce has announced a global world tour to support her seventh studio album, Renaissance. It's the megastar's first solo tour in over six years. The 2023 tour is ... Read More...

British Venues Attracted Over 22 Million Visitors in 2022 — Down More Than 16% from 2019

Ashley King

January 30, 2023

Photo Credit: Music Venue Trust British venues attracted more than 22 million visitors in 2022 — down 16.7% from 2019 as profit margins continue to shrink amid the cost of living crisis. Music Venue Trust (M... Read More...

Foo Fighters to Replace Pantera at Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring Festivals in Germany

Ashley King

January 30, 2023

Photo Credit: Andreas Lawen / CC by 4.0 Foo Fighters will replace Pantera as headliners at Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring Festivals in Germany. After thrash metal mainstay Pantera was dropped from Germany's R... Read More...

Live Nation Not Liable For Backstage Shooting At 2014 Young Jeezy Concert, Appellate Court Affirms

Dylan Smith

January 26, 2023

The Shoreline Amphitheatre, which Live Nation operates. Photo Credit: Coolcaesar In a ruling that could have major implications for an ongoing lawsuit concerning the fatal stabbing of Drakeo the Ruler, an app... Read More...

John Mayer Announces Spring Tour for 2023 – North American Dates

Ashley King

January 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Frank W. Ockenfels 3 John Mayer has announced a solo acoustic guitar tour for spring 2023 in North America. Here are the dates. The tour is produced by Live Nation and kicks off in March in New... Read More...

Live Nation alternative Ineffable merch fees

Live Nation Alternative Ineffable to Waive All Venue Merch Fees for Artists

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Ineffable Music Group Live Nation alternative Ineffable to waive all venue merch fees for artists in a continued push for a more equitable music business. All venues owned or operated by Ineffa... Read More...

2023 Grammy Awards Performances Announced – Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige & More

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Courtesy NARAS The 2023 Grammy Award performances have been announced to include Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Luke Combs, Lizzo, and many more. The 2023 Grammy Awards will be hosted by Trevor Noah... Read More...

Panic! At The Disco Ending After 19 Years – Here’s The Official Statement

Ashley King

January 25, 2023

Photo Credit: rufusowliebat / CC by 2.0 Panic! at the Disco is officially breaking up after 19 years of pop rock. Brendon Urie made the announcement on the group's Instagram page. He's the only original memb... Read More...

Live Nation Exec Faces Bipartisan Congressional Grilling Following Taylor Swift Ticketing Fiasco

Dylan Smith

January 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Live Nation Lawmakers today grilled Joe Berchtold, president and CFO of Ticketmaster parent Live Nation, over the much-publicized debacle that unfolded after Swifties were unable to purchase Era... Read More...

Pantera German rock festivals racism allegations

Pantera Canceled by German Rock Festivals Over Racism Accusations

Ashley King

January 24, 2023

Photo Credit: Llann Wé / CC by 3.0 Racist comments from singer Phil Anselmo have led to the cancellation of two Pantera appearances at German rock festivals. Pantera currently features frontman Phil Anselmo... Read More...

Bruce Springsteen Fanzine Ending to Protest High Ticket Prices

Side Door’s Touring Program Supports Artists Financially En Route To Festivals In 2023

And the Grammy Winners for 2023 Are…

Beyonce Announces the First Extension of Her Renaissance World Tour Due to Incredible Fan Demand

White House Pushes Legislation Targeting ‘The Huge Service Fees That Companies Like Ticketmaster Slap Onto Tickets’

Ozzy Osbourne Retires from Touring Forever — His Statement

HARD Summer Announces Return to Los Angeles After 10 Years

Beyonce Returns to the Stage — Renaissance World Tour Dates 2023

Foo Fighters to Replace Pantera at Rock Im Park and Rock Am Ring Festivals in Germany

Live Nation Not Liable For Backstage Shooting At 2014 Young Jeezy Concert, Appellate Court Affirms

John Mayer Announces Spring Tour for 2023 – North American Dates

2023 Grammy Awards Performances Announced – Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige & More

Panic! At The Disco Ending After 19 Years – Here’s The Official Statement

Live Nation Exec Faces Bipartisan Congressional Grilling Following Taylor Swift Ticketing Fiasco

Pantera Canceled by German Rock Festivals Over Racism Accusations