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fromInsideHook
1 day ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
SF music
from48 hills
1 week ago

One decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters - 48 hills

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10th anniversary, maintaining its intimate atmosphere for live music.
NYC music
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
SF music
from48 hills
1 week ago

One decade in, the Back Room still holds space for intimate musical encounters - 48 hills

The Back Room in Berkeley celebrates its 10th anniversary, maintaining its intimate atmosphere for live music.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
11 hours ago

The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor

Rave culture serves as a transformative space for belonging and worldbuilding, challenging traditional social hierarchies and perceptions.
#pacha-new-york
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
NYC music

Pacha New York brings global dance legacy to Brooklyn with star-studded opening weekend | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
13 hours ago

BK Hot Spot Moving On After Safety Concerns, Owner Says

Pacha New York is implementing a comprehensive safety and operations plan for its Brooklyn venue, focusing on crowd control and community coordination.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Pacha New York brings global dance legacy to Brooklyn with star-studded opening weekend | amNewYork

Pacha New York introduces a new cultural hub blending immersive experiences with world-class music, rooted in the legacy of the Pacha brand.
fromFuncheap
12 hours ago

2026 "Duboce ParkJam" Free 5-Hour Concert Fest in the Park (SF)

Duboce ParkJam is a free event sponsored by Friends of Duboce Park, encouraging attendees to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics for an enjoyable afternoon of music.
SF music
Chicago Blackhawks
fromDefector
1 day ago

Someone Appears To Be Stuck On The Jumbotron | Defector

Virginia Tech's spring game faced unexpected chaos with a skydiver incident, overshadowing the new coaching era under James Franklin after a challenging previous season.
London music
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Defected Records hosting a virtual festival with Facebook Live

Defected Records successfully hosted a virtual festival on Facebook Live, increasing brand awareness by 8.1 points through targeted video ads.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Noise experts carry out inspections in row between Hoxton hotel and Yamamori Izakaya nightclub

The Hoxton, formerly the Central Hotel in Exchequer Street, claims it has had to close 31 bedrooms because of complaints from guests about noise from the Yamamori Izakaya restaurant and nightclub/late night bar.
London
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive | TechCrunch

Gigs allows users to import concert details from various sources, utilizing Apple's Foundation Models to extract dates, venues, and lineups, creating a comprehensive concert archive.
Apple
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Popular Boston musician suffers heart attack during rehearsal for charity event

Boston's music community is rallying to support beloved musician Joe McMahon after he suffered a heart attack.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

Nina Richards went to New York Knicks games quite a bit, and the security forces at Madison Square Garden used the arena's network of cameras to follow her. New Yorkers have known for a long time that going to a game or concert at the Garden meant surrendering some privacy.
New York Knicks
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?

Football fans criticize FIFA for banning tailgating at World Cup venues in the US, impacting a beloved pre-game tradition.
#live-nation
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
NYC music

Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues | CBC News

NYC music
fromFortune
5 days ago

'Robbing them blind, baby': Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly, jury rules | Fortune

Live Nation and Ticketmaster were found to have a harmful monopoly over concert venues, resulting in a significant lawsuit loss and potential financial penalties.
Law
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? | TechCrunch

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face legal challenges over alleged monopolistic practices, potentially benefiting concertgoers through reduced fees and improved competition.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
NYC music

Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues | CBC News

NYC music
fromFortune
5 days ago

'Robbing them blind, baby': Live Nation and Ticketmaster are a monopoly, jury rules | Fortune

Live Nation and Ticketmaster were found to have a harmful monopoly over concert venues, resulting in a significant lawsuit loss and potential financial penalties.
Photography
fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Jam out the post-gig blues with Robert Barrett's sweat-soaked gig photography

Robert Barrett captures the essence of live music through dynamic gig photography, focusing on artists, atmosphere, and audience engagement.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Tour news: Jane Remover, Bleachers' 'Shadow of the City' 2026, Beth Orton, Erykah Badu, more

Jane Remover will tour with dazegxd starting June 4 in NYC before Governors Ball.
#san-francisco
SF music
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week.
SF music
fromFuncheap
22 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts starting April 14, 2026, featuring live music and food trucks.
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
2 weeks ago

7 Unique SF Music Venues with Exceptional Acoustics

San Francisco offers unique venues for exceptional acoustic experiences, including The Audium and Grace Cathedral.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London park wars: Inside the battle to restrict festivals in Brockwell Park and Gunnersbury Park

London's summer music events face cancellations and local opposition due to concerns over park conditions and community disruption.
#wu-lyf
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

WU LYF postpone first North American tour in 14 years

WU LYF's North American tour is postponed due to visa issues, with new dates to be announced soon.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
4 days ago

WU LYF postpone first North American tour in 14 years

WU LYF's North American tour is postponed due to visa issues, with new dates to be announced soon.
#omca
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

BIG Reveals Design for Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, United States

The facade is defined by a system of bundled aluminum tubes that shift from vertical to horizontal, forming openings, canopies, and thresholds, creating a dynamic visual identity.
Arts
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto streets could see more food and music as city considers updating vending, busking rules | CBC News

Toronto is considering changes to licensing bylaws to enhance street vending and busking opportunities.
fromNylon
10 hours ago

Snail Mail Gives Us A Backstage Pass To Her Brooklyn Paramount Show

Snail Mail might have the most 'stars, they're just like us' pre-show ritual of any working rockstar: After a quick guitar warm up and a necessary styling consult with her partner, Etta Friedman, Snail Mail hugged her friends goodbye and made her way to stage.
NYC music
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
6 days ago

The Back Room lives!

The Great Recession, and then the pandemic, did in some of the last holdouts. But not Berkeley's Back Room, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month. The Back Room's survival is due to the passion of its founder, Sam Rudin, the musicians who love it and come back time after time to play there, and the commitment of audience members who know the experiences they have there are truly memorable.
Berlin music
#kanye-west
NYC music
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Kanye West concert canceled in Poland

Kanye West's concert in Poland was canceled due to his controversial past and the Polish government's stance against promoting criminal ideologies.
NYC music
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Kanye West concert canceled in Poland

Kanye West's concert in Poland was canceled due to his controversial past and the Polish government's stance against promoting criminal ideologies.
#civic-center-soundtrack
SF music
fromFuncheap
21 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season with free concerts and food trucks from April 14 to October 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
22 hours ago

SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco's Civic Center Soundtrack concert series returns April 14, 2026, featuring free live music and food trucks twice a week until October.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Seaport Concert Series returns to The Rooftop at Pier 17 on May 2 with its biggest lineup yet | amNewYork

The Rooftop at Pier 17 is set to kick off its highly anticipated Seaport Concert Series on May 2, launching what organizers are calling its biggest season yet.
NYC music
Music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

The Format Announce 2026 North American Fall Tour

The Format will embark on a fall 2026 US tour with The Get Up Kids as special guests, starting September 19th in Minneapolis.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

The world's most remote disco is coming to London this summer

Detour Discotheque is hosting a major London event at Somerset House on July 25, featuring a disco-themed party with food and drinks.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I couldn't see, breathe or sing. I blacked out twice': why are so many metal bands wearing masks?

Masked performances in metal enhance artistry despite practical challenges and have gained popularity among genre-meshing acts.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I saw the K-pop mega band Seventeen live 5 times in 7 months and one stop was the best

The K-pop supergroup just wrapped its world tour, with members heading off to new activities. This is what they call a core memory: Watching the night sky light up with fireworks while dancing in the rain, as your favorite K-pop boy band plays their greatest hits.
London music
#oakland
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

Friday Nights at OMCA returns April 3, 2026, offering free live music, food trucks, and late-night museum access every Friday until October.
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Coheed and Cambria Announce Neverender Festival with Co-Headliner Circa Survive

The Neverender Festival will take place at the Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana, California, featuring a lineup that includes Circa Survive, Sunny Day Real Estate, and more. Coheed and Cambria will perform their albums The Afterman: Ascension and The Afterman: Descension in full during both the festival and the Neverender Rocks concert.
London music
#concert
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

RSVP: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee for verified humans only.
London music
fromConsequence
6 days ago

ENHYPEN Announce "Blood Saga" World Tour: How to Get Tickets

ENHYPEN's 'Blood Saga' world tour includes 15 dates across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe, starting July 4th, 2026.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Inside NMIXX's emotional bond with fans following sold-out Brooklyn show | amNewYork

NMIXX emphasizes emotional connections with fans over performance perfection during their sold-out show in Brooklyn.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Vinyl Night w/ Circuit73 + Special Guests (SF)

An eclectic vinyl music event featuring DJ Circuit73 and guests at 540 Bar in San Francisco.
#sombr
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

sombr Announces 2026 Arena Tour with Stacked Group of Opening Acts

sombr's 'You Are the Reason Tour' will feature 37 dates across North America from July to November 2026.
NYC music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

sombr's 2026 "Your Are the Reason Tour": How to Get Tickets

Sombr will headline his first arena tour, the 'You Are the Reason Tour', starting July 22nd in Mexico City and ending November 23rd in New York.
London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

sombr Announces 2026 Arena Tour with Stacked Group of Opening Acts

sombr's 'You Are the Reason Tour' will feature 37 dates across North America from July to November 2026.
NYC music
fromConsequence
5 days ago

sombr's 2026 "Your Are the Reason Tour": How to Get Tickets

Sombr will headline his first arena tour, the 'You Are the Reason Tour', starting July 22nd in Mexico City and ending November 23rd in New York.
fromBrooklynVegan
5 days ago

Snail Mail played Brooklyn Paramount with Sharp Pins & @ (pics, video)

Snail Mail's new album 'Ricochet' marks her return after five years, showcasing her growth as an artist and her evolving sound in the music industry.
NYC music
SF music
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival "Sunset Sound System" Live DJ Set

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November in Downtown San Francisco.
NYC music
fromVariety
4 days ago

New York's Bryant Park Announces 2026 Free Summer Concert Schedule

Bryant Park's Picnic Performances 2026 schedule features 24 free outdoor performances, including opera, dance, and concerts, starting May 28.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Designing the Sensory City: Architecture, Light Pollution, and Urban Noise

For most of human history, night arrived as a planetary certainty. Darkness spread across landscapes, and the sky revealed thousands of stars. Today, that sky is disappearing. Artificial light spills upward from cities, scattering through the atmosphere and turning night into a permanent haze. Research mapping global sky brightness shows that more than 80 percent of humanity now lives under light-polluted skies, and the Milky Way has vanished from view for over a third of the world's population.
Environment
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Sensory Friendly Family Concert

Sensory Friendly concerts are designed for the neurodivergent community, encouraging all types of engagement with music in a comfortable environment.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Spotify launches push to back L.A.'s independent music venues

"Independent venues are the heartbeat of live music. They're where artists take risks, build devoted communities, and where fans discover what they'll love for the rest of their lives."
NYC music
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

A once-in-a-lifetime experience or a public nuisance? The big debate over Shakira's stadium in Madrid

More than 500,000 tickets have been sold in record time, with all 11 concerts expected to be sold out, turning the Iberdrola Music venue into a tribute to Latin music.
London music
NYC music
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Mercury Music Picks: Hip-Hop Royalty the Pharcyde and Emo Heartthrobs AFI Are in Town - Portland Mercury

Oklou and The Pharcyde are notable artists with significant contributions to experimental pop and hip-hop, respectively.
NYC music
fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Underworld announce Labor Day Weekend shows at Knockdown Center

Underworld will perform two headlining shows in the US on Labor Day Weekend 2026 at Knockdown Center, along with festival appearances.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

This popular massive street festival is coming back to NYC!

Fifth Avenue hosts the Museum Mile Festival, offering free museum access and live performances on June 9 from 6pm to 9pm.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

What it's like to DJ at Coachella: Backstage access, celebrities and lines nobody can avoid

DJing at Coachella offers a unique experience compared to traditional venues, requiring a different approach to set preparation and crowd engagement.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky?

Artists are increasingly prioritizing fan safety during performances, reflecting heightened awareness after past tragedies.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches

Modern sports stadiums require robust connectivity infrastructure to support fans, broadcasters, emergency services, and operational needs simultaneously.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: This person didn't care that they were ruining the concert for me

Respect others' enjoyment in shared social settings by balancing personal behavior with creativity and direct communication to resolve conflicts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Drives me crazy: Mumbai residents plead for respite from musical road'

A 500-metre musical stretch on Mumbai's Coastal Road plays Jai Ho at target speeds, disturbing nearby residents and prompting formal noise complaints.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

What's the best concert you've ever attended & why? - Queerty

Queer concert experiences with beloved pop icons create powerful, lasting memories and people are invited to share their favorite concert stories.
SF music
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Stylus Members-Only Acoustic Salon Coming To Lower East Side

Stylus, an acoustic salon, will open in 2026, featuring high-fidelity listening rooms, sound wellness, and a chef-driven menu.
fromMbtn
2 months ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
#concerts
fromThe Aquarian
2 weeks ago
NYC music

The Manhattan Beat: 50+ Awesome Live Music Events This Week in NYC

Over 50 concerts are recommended in New York City this week across various venues and genres.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Music

Asking Eric: I got in a dispute at the concert and now I'm afraid to go back

Continue attending shows with friends' support, prioritize personal safety and community, and avoid trying to fix another person's aggression.
NYC music
fromThe Aquarian
2 weeks ago

The Manhattan Beat: 50+ Awesome Live Music Events This Week in NYC

Over 50 concerts are recommended in New York City this week across various venues and genres.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sombr slams O2 Academy Brixton over safety concerns

Grammy-nominated singer Sombr criticized Brixton Academy's security after fans fainted during his concert, citing poor crowd management and safety concerns.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Legendary rock guitarist performs at intimate Bay Area club

Phil Manzanera is an expressive, versatile guitarist and producer whose career spans Roxy Music, acclaimed solo work, major collaborations, and an 11-disc retrospective.
Music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: Her random toots and shrieks ruin the musical experience

Groups must clarify whether they are truly open to all skill levels or have unstated expectations, as inconsistent messaging creates conflict and resentment.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

City-sprawling music fest takes over 21 Bay Area venues

Noise Pop Festival spans two weeks across 21 Bay Area venues, featuring indie acts and established artists in a city-wide celebration of diverse music genres.
SF music
fromKqed
1 month ago

Can San Francisco's Small Clubs Survive? | KQED

San Francisco's independent music venues face declining attendance and reduced alcohol sales, competing against social media and at-home entertainment while struggling with booking agent practices that limit local artist opportunities.
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