Frank Turner will attempt to break world record for most shows played in different cities in 24 hours
Frank Turner aims to break the world record for most shows in different cities in 24 hours, supporting his new album and independent music venues. [ more ]
Ukrainian artists hope for more support after wonderful' Liverpool Eurovision
Ukrainian music artists who performed in Liverpool for the first time at the Eurovision Culture Village have said they hope Britons will continue to listen to Ukrainian music after the truly wonderful event.Lika Bugaeva, lead singer for the band Zetetics, and DJ Stanislav Tweeman, both from Kyiv, made their debut performances in the UK as part of Culture Liverpool's Xpresia Festival which took place in clubs and music venues across the city for Eurovision this week.
Security guard Gabrielle becomes second to die after Brixton Academy crowd crush
A security guard who was on duty during a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton has become the second woman to die of injuries sustained in a crowd crush at the venue.Gabrielle Hutchinson, 23, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show by Nigerian artist Asake at the south London venue last Thursday.
Old Post Office food hall, from team behind Empty Bottle and Thalia Hall, slated to open in June
After pandemic delays, an expansive food hall will open on the ground floor of the Old Post Office building in the South Loop this June, and the team behind the project hopes it will help breathe life back into Chicago's downtown.
On-duty security guard who died after O2 Academy crowd crush pictured
Gabrielle Hutchinson, aged 23, died in hospital in the early hours of Monday, 19 December.(Image: Metropolitan Police) A security guard who was on duty during a concert at the O2 Academy Brixton has become the second woman to die of injuries sustained in a crowd crush at the venue.Gabrielle Hutchinson, 23, was one of three people badly hurt when ticketless fans tried to get into a show by Nigerian artist Asake at the south London venue last Thursday.
New cultural districts could thrive with EDD's planned framework - Austin Monitor
The city of Austin is implementing changes in land use policy to make it easier to open music venues and creative spaces in all parts of the city.
The Economic Development Department expects to present a framework to City Council this summer to create more cultural districts based on a high concentration of music and arts uses or other distinct businesses. [ more ]
Def Leppard return home to help save famous Sheffield venue
Def Leppard have returned home to help save The Leadmill as they rocked the famous Sheffield venue with a one-off show ahead of the European leg of their world stadium tour.The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductees returned to band's home city on Friday night to thrill the 850 fans who packed into the under-threat club three days before the band plays to 44,000 at Sheffield United's nearby Bramall Lane ground.
Def Leppard return home to help save famous Sheffield venue
Def Leppard have returned home to help save The Leadmill as they rocked the famous Sheffield venue with a one-off show ahead of the European leg of their world stadium tour.The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductees returned to band's home city on Friday night to thrill the 850 fans who packed into the under-threat club three days before the band plays to 44,000 at Sheffield United's nearby Bramall Lane ground.
London's smaller cultural venues at risk from soaring rents
L ondon's smaller arts and cultural venues are facing major challenges to their survival, a cross-party group of politicians has warned.Mayor Sadiq Khan has been urged by the London Assembly's economy committee to make more permanent, affordable premises available for grassroots cultural organisations - particularly those located outside the city centre.
Disability committee wants improved transportation to Austin's major music venues - Austin Monitor
Thursday, May 18, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki Improving transportation for the disabled to the Circuit of the Americas and the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park are two of the early goals for members of the city's committee for the disabled who may opt to serve on an ongoing task force dedicated to improving accessibility at local music venues.
Council votes clear path for April rollout of Live Music Fund - Austin Monitor
Monday, February 13, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki The city will begin taking applications for the Live Music Fund in April, after City Council approved two resolutions Thursday clearing the way for the awarding of grants to musicians and event promoters.The two items approved on consent were not considered controversial.
Music Commission to continue push to improve venue accessibility - Austin Monitor
Thursday, March 9, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki The Music Commission plans to continue its work in making music venues of all sizes more accessible to the disabled, following the positive results from a task force on that issue convened last year by the Circuit of the Americas.At Monday's meeting, commissioners discussed how they can interact with members of the Mayor's Committee for People With Disabilities to push major event promoters - such as COTA and C3 Presents - and smaller venues to improve their accessibility.
Planning Commission weighs in on Palm District Plan - Austin Monitor
Monday, November 21, 2022 by Jonathan Lee The Planning Commission heard a presentation Tuesday on the Palm District Plan, an initiative that aims to guide growth and preserve cultural heritage in a rapidly changing part of downtown."The overarching vision of the district," Stevie Greathouse with the Housing and Planning Department said, "is that it become a vibrant, historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped."
Velo-City: Where the World Learns How to Build Streets for Everyone
Ruben Loendersloot demonstrating a protected intersection at Velo-City in Leipzig João Pedro Boechat, Director of Cycling Infrastructure for the city of Niteroi in Brazil, wasn't convinced that Dutch-style protected intersections are the safest design for cyclists, since it has motorists and people on bikes meeting at a right angle.
HEAR IN PORTLAND: Joseph Stuns with "The Sun," the Get Down Turns One, and a Dream Bill of Both Edna Vazquez and Mariachi Tradicion
It's officially spring, music nerds!This month is shaping up to be pretty nice in terms of weather and the local music climate.There's some quality stuff here, from an empowering new single and video from Joseph, an unofficial Latin music night, and a one-year anniversary for the Get Down.Let's get into it.
In D.C.'s post-pandemic nightlife, these new venues signal a rebound
The disco ball glitters above revelers at the Owl Room.(Mykl Wu)For citizens of D.C.'s musical nightlife, the pandemic forced a painful spate of sudden goodbyes.No more getting your dancing shoes dirty at Velvet Lounge.No more getting your mind blown clean at Twins Jazz.No more higher-plane human communion on the dance floor of U Street Music Hall, one of the greatest music rooms the city will ever know.
Pegasus offers luxury later living property in sought-after Hampstead with choice to rent or buy.Have you ever dreamed of living in London's Hampstead Village, for centuries the inspiration of writers and artists, musicians and thinkers, from Keats, Constable and Sigmund Freud to Barbara Hepworth and Doris Lessing?
Last call for late night? Customers are back, but bars and restaurants closing earlier as demand dwindles.
A few years ago, The Long Room could be quiet as a library until about 8 p.m. without the bar's co-owner, Jason Burrell, thinking twice.The rush was still on the way.
New MetroRail Red Line directory highlights local businesses along route
Three nonprofits have released a directory of local coffee shops, restaurants, bars and music venues located within a 15-minute walk of stations along the Red Line.
Last Chance: $20 Oakland & East Bay Summer "Beer Book" (2-for-1 Beers)
This is your last chance to get the summer 2022 Oakland & East Bay Beer Passport!The book expires on 8/1/22 so you still have about a month and a half to us this summer.
Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus
A roster of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday criticized Ticketmaster, suggesting the company's struggles to meet surging demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets online were symptomatic of a company that was too large and powerful to fuss over the consumers who rely on it.Several lawmakers aired longstanding criticisms about the size and power of the company created in 2010 by the merger of the two most dominant companies in the live music business: Live Nation, which represents artists, owns venues and promotes shows, and Ticketmaster, which has the lion's share of the ticketing market.
Buffalo Bills stadium by Populous will be "intimate yet intimidating"
Architecture studio Populous has designed a stadium for the American football team Buffalo Bills in New York state, which aims to reimagine historic architecture with modern materials.Due to open in autumn 2026, the venue will be developed by Populous to pay homage to the history, heritage and architecture of the Bills' home city, Buffalo.
Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022
A freshly painted street mural outside Liuzza's by the Track in New Orleans on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, celebrates the impending return of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.