Live Concert Industry

Oak View Group wants to alter the economics of the arena world through massive investments.  So here's some lighter fluid for that fire. Oak View Group (OVG) is a global advisory, development and investment ... Read More...

Footage of the same white horse filmed inside nearby Mokai Lounge in Miami Beach last week. It was a publicity stunt that ended Mokai Lounge forever.  Now, another Miami Beach club may also lose its license f... Read More...

FBI investigators brief the Austin Police Department following an explosion on Old Fort Hill Dr. this morning. At least two packages have detonated in Austin, TX, just outside of the SXSW festivities, accordi... Read More...

BAE promotional image. The Great Exhibition of the North is getting slammed by artists. The Great Exhibition of the North is one of the most anticipated events in North England.  The two-month exhibition tra... Read More...

photo: SolarScott (CC by 2.0) Keith Richards isn't so hooked on the whole 'sobriety' thing.  But somehow the thrill of doing hard drugs has faded. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has always been a dr... Read More...

Black flying fox, one of several bat species that can transmit Australian Bat Lyssavirus (photo: Andrew Mercer (CC 4.0)) Escape Music Festival  is one of the biggest festivals in Queensland, Australia.  Now, ... Read More...

Change.org petition on Friday, March 2nd in France. The petition to remove Bertrand Cantat from the Papillons de Nuit music festival is nearing its goal of 75,000 signatures. Papillons de Nuit, a music festiv... Read More...

Can Airbnb Concerts truly revolutionize the live concert industry? Need to find an affordable place to stay while you’re in town?  How about the chance to attend an intimate music gig as well?  Now you see w... Read More...

Metallica is preparing for a massive North American leg of its 'WorldWired' tour.  Here are 33 venues that are probably on the list. Metallica is one of the highest-grossing touring bands in the world.  Now,... Read More...

As an artist, what do you do when you find out your next scheduled venue has previously booked a neo-Nazi group?  Do as Talib Kweli did.  Just say No. Is Norwegian black metal band TAAKE racist?  Well, let’s... Read More...