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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.

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.

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.

Marketing

fromThe Mirror US

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.

Media industry

fromForbes

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.

14 hours ago

Coachella Announces 2027 Dates: How to Get Tickets

Coachella 2027 will take place on April 9-11 and April 16-18, with tickets going on sale May 1st.

Silicon Valley food

fromRolling Stone

It Started as a Festival. Now Coachella Means Cash for Creators

Coachella has evolved into a major influencer marketing event, blending music, celebrity culture, and brand partnerships.

Marketing

fromThe Mirror US

Companies spend millions to send influencers to Coachella festival

Coachella generates significant revenue, with brands investing heavily in influencer marketing to enhance their presence at the festival.

Media industry

fromForbes

The Real Coachella Is Happening On Creator Streams

Creators are reshaping the Coachella experience and driving its global reach, significantly impacting brand engagement and media value.

14 hours ago

Coachella Announces 2027 Dates: How to Get Tickets

Coachella 2027 will take place on April 9-11 and April 16-18, with tickets going on sale May 1st.

more#coachella

fromTechCrunch

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

Television

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Hulu's biggest reality stars will be under one roof for Hulu's Get Real event and livestream

Hulu's Get Real House returns with a livestream event featuring reality stars and new announcements on April 22.

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.

Law

Jury Finds Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Live Events Market

fromEngadget

Intellectual property law

Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopoly

NYC music

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

fromKqed

NYC music

Ticketmaster, Live Nation Acted as a Monopoly and Overcharged for Tickets

fromFortune

'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

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.

Law

Jury Finds Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Live Events Market

fromEngadget

Intellectual property law

Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopoly

NYC music

Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues

fromKqed

NYC music

Ticketmaster, Live Nation Acted as a Monopoly and Overcharged for Tickets

fromFortune

'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.

more#live-nation

E-Commerce

fromTime Out New York

4 days ago

You have to sell something to enter this SoHo pop-up

eBay's NYC Edit Market requires participants to sell an item to enter, reflecting a shift towards resale culture.

#premier-league

Get to a Premier League game this weekend! Secure your seat now with last-minute deals still available for title decider and Merseyside derby

Manchester City faces Arsenal in a crucial Premier League title match, while Everton hosts Liverpool in a significant Merseyside derby.

Go and watch a Premier League game this weekend! Insane VIP deals available for must-see top-flight action

Tickets for Everton vs Chelsea and other Premier League matches are available for fans wanting to watch live football this weekend.

Manchester United

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big fixtures with great seat deals available this weekend

This weekend's Premier League fixtures feature renewed rivalries, form assessments, and last-minute stadium ticket opportunities for fans.

Arsenal

Last-minute Premier League tickets! Get a luxury experience with great deals on seats still available including the North London derby

Premier League returns with weekend fixtures including Spurs vs Arsenal, Villa vs Leeds and Brentford vs Brighton, plus TV viewing guidance and last-minute ticket deals.

Get to a Premier League game this weekend! Secure your seat now with last-minute deals still available for title decider and Merseyside derby

Manchester City faces Arsenal in a crucial Premier League title match, while Everton hosts Liverpool in a significant Merseyside derby.

Go and watch a Premier League game this weekend! Insane VIP deals available for must-see top-flight action

Tickets for Everton vs Chelsea and other Premier League matches are available for fans wanting to watch live football this weekend.

Manchester United

Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big fixtures with great seat deals available this weekend

Intellectual property law

Arsenal

Last-minute Premier League tickets! Get a luxury experience with great deals on seats still available including the North London derby

more#premier-league

fromTravel + Leisure

4 days ago

Here's How You Can Still Score Tickets to the FIFA World Cup's Most Coveted Matches, Including the Final

With one in 10 global tourism dollars going toward sports tourism, Marriott Bonvoy has teamed up with Visa to bring its members exclusive access to this summer's biggest sporting event.

Travel

#ticketmaster

fromFast Company

What's next for Live Nation? Jury reaches verdict in antitrust case over Ticketmaster fees

A jury found Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, potentially costing them hundreds of millions and impacting ticket prices for consumers.

NYC music

Live Nation, Ticketmaster hold illegal monopoly US jury

Intellectual property law

NYC music

US jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster holds monopoly

fromFast Company

What's next for Live Nation? Jury reaches verdict in antitrust case over Ticketmaster fees

A jury found Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, potentially costing them hundreds of millions and impacting ticket prices for consumers.

NYC music

Live Nation, Ticketmaster hold illegal monopoly US jury

NYC music

US jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster holds monopoly

A dazzling new V&A museum and cool Record Store Day gigs are the best free things to do in London this weekend

A weekend in London features free events including the V&A East Museum opening, Record Store Day gigs, and a celebration of African creativity.

1 hour ago

Bruce Springsteen at Madison Square Garden: How to Get Tickets for NYC Shows

Bruce Springsteen's 'Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour' will perform at Madison Square Garden on May 11th and 16th, 2026.

Video games

fromThedrum

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.

Oasis, Metallica, and Bad Bunny Named Tours of the Years by Pollstar

Oasis, Metallica, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and SZA won top tour awards at the 2026 Pollstar Awards in Hollywood.

Europe news

fromwww.businessinsider.com

2 weeks ago

Win Two VIP Passes to Ultra Europe 2026 with Calvin Harris, FISHER, and Dom Dolla

Ultra Europe 2026 in Split features top electronic artists and offers a vibrant festival experience from July 10th to 12th.

4 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

Online Community Development

fromEntrepreneur

2 weeks ago

How We Sold Out Our Live Event in Just 60 Days

The future of entrepreneurship lies in creating meaningful in-person experiences rather than relying solely on virtual events.

London

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

How London event spaces turn horse racing into premium experiences - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Grand National has transformed into a premium experience in London, combining high-quality hospitality with innovative entertainment for audiences.

20 hours ago

Madonna's Manager "Not Sure Yet" About Touring Plans for Confessions II

Guy Oseary stated, 'I'm not sure yet,' when asked about Madonna's touring plans, emphasizing his desire for her happiness. He later clarified, 'Of course she will tour again. She wants to share her music with her fans.'

NYC music

fromDheer

Psychology

Your ticket is a prompt

Tickets shape agent reasoning and can lead to fragmented work if not managed properly.

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.

fromIndependent

Sarah Breen: I thought Coachella was some kind of utopia, until I realised it was missing something very important

Californian festival offers influencers, allocated camping, and sun, but lacks genuine fun and excitement.

Jessie Ware Announces 2026 "The Superbloom Tour"

Jessie Ware's 'The Superbloom Tour' will feature 20 global dates starting October 6, supporting her album 'Superbloom' releasing on April 17.

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.

Apple

fromTechCrunch

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature | TechCrunch

Apple Music partners with Ticketmaster to enhance concert discovery based on user listening habits.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario's ticket resale crackdown | CBC News

The province is banning the resale of event tickets above original value to protect consumers from inflated prices.

#sombr

London music

sombr Announces 2026 Arena Tour with Stacked Group of Opening Acts

NYC music

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

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.

Online Community Development

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.

more#sombr

fromBusiness Matters

How Event Technology Is Transforming Business Conferences and Networking

Event technology transforms business conferences from unstructured networking into data-driven, intentional environments that create meaningful connections and measurable outcomes.

fromThedrum

ExM Live Forum: Connecting the physical and the digital through Live Events

With brands increasingly looking to mixed reality (AR, VR, contextual) technology to create engaging event experiences, the inaugural ExM Live Forum brings together industry thought-leaders to share insights in an events sector ripe for digital transformation.

London startup

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

US politics

fromDefector

Live Nation Gets To Keep Its Monopoly Thanks To Trump's Department Of Justice | Defector

The DOJ settled its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, allowing the company to retain its monopoly on ticketing and venue control despite minimal penalties.

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.

Media industry

fromArs Technica

Live Nation director boasted of gouging ticket buyers, "robbing them blind"

Live Nation employees discussed raising prices for VIP parking and club access, prompting government antitrust litigation scrutiny over whether the messages demonstrate anticompetitive pricing practices.

Duran Duran will headline London music festival BST in Hyde Park this summer

Duran Duran will headline British Summer Time in Hyde Park on July 5, 2026, supported by Scissor Sisters.

New York Knicks

fromSlate Magazine

There's a Genius Way to Get Cheaper Tickets to the Events You Love. You Just Have to Be Willing to Think a Little ... Further.

Traveling to nearby cities to watch sporting events can significantly reduce ticket costs compared to purchasing at major urban venues.

Law

fromPitchfork

Live Nation Executives Brag About "Robbing" Ticket Buyers in Slack DMs

Live Nation settled a DOJ antitrust lawsuit with requirements to cap exclusivity contracts at four years, limit ticketing fees to 15%, divest from 13 venues, and pay $300 million, while released Slack messages revealed executives joking about overcharging fans.

IVE Announce 2026 North American Tour + Ticketing Details

IVE announces 2026 North American leg of their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' World Tour with eight dates in July.

fromVulture

4 weeks ago

Celine Dion Teases a Return to the Stage

Céline Dion is set to return to Paris for a concert series this fall after her health struggles.

LGBT

fromQueerty

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.

Music

10 Big Tours Going on Sale Today (January 23rd)

Major artists and bands announced North American tours with tickets on sale beginning Friday, January 23.

fromMbtn

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

#harry-styles

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

So you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Music

Harry Styles' "Together Together" Global Residency: How to Get Tickets

Music

Harry Styles 2026 tour: Dates, venues, and where to buy tickets

Music

Harry Styles' 2026 MSG Residency Is Sold Out - Here's How You Can Still Get Tickets

London music

A Harry Styles pop-up is coming to London this week with exclusive merch - here's what you need to know

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

So you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Music

Harry Styles' "Together Together" Global Residency: How to Get Tickets

Music

Harry Styles 2026 tour: Dates, venues, and where to buy tickets

Music

Harry Styles' 2026 MSG Residency Is Sold Out - Here's How You Can Still Get Tickets

A Harry Styles pop-up is coming to London this week with exclusive merch - here's what you need to know

Harry Styles is launching pop-up shops in 16 cities worldwide to promote his new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' releasing March 6, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and early access for American Express cardholders.

more#harry-styles

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

With big events coming to the Bay Area, would-be concertgoers should watch for ticket scams

Use verified resellers and buyer-protected payment methods; beware speculative listings and social-media sellers when purchasing event tickets.

Skiing

fromFast Company

Did the Olympics turn you into a women's hockey fan? You're not alone-and StubHub has a new site for you

U.S. women's Olympic gold medals, particularly in hockey, drive significant ticket demand increases for professional women's sports leagues, prompting StubHub to launch HerSportsHub for centralized women's sports ticket access.

fromeverout.com

Ticket Alert: Bleachers, Maren Morris, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Tues May 26) Angine de Poitrine Aladdin Theater (Fri Aug 21) Bleachers Forever Tour Hayden Homes Amphitheater (Sun Sept 20)

London music

fromwww.theguardian.com

Tickets have become status symbols': from Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, why is live music bigger and more expensive than ever?

Selling out a venue such as London's O2 Arena used to be considered a high point of an artist's career. Now, selling out just one night there might seem a bit underwhelming. Raye and Olivia Dean will play six nights apiece at the 20,000-capacity hall this year; Dave is playing four, Ariana Grande is playing a whopping 10. Harry Styles, never one to be outdone, last month announced a staggering 30 dates at New York's Madison Square Garden,

Music

fromwww.amny.com

StubHub launches Access: New York' fund to send youth across New York state to professional sporting events, concerts, and theater | amNewYork

StubHub commits $100,000 to provide free live-event tickets to organized youth teams, clubs, and groups across New York State through StubHub Access: New York.

Music

Metallica at Las Vegas Sphere: How to Get Tickets

Metallica performs eight shows at Las Vegas Sphere in October with distinct setlists each weekend, joining U2 and Eagles as musical acts at the venue.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

There are still a few ways to get World Cup tickets without going through a reseller

If you missed the World Cup 2026 ticket lottery, alternative options include FIFA Last-Minute Sales, partner special sales, and ticket-inclusive hospitality packages.

fromWIRED

Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Select Customers Get 10% Off

Vivid Seats is a reliable ticket reseller with strong ratings that offers discounts and rewards programs, including a buy-10-get-1-free deal and 10% student discounts.

Tool in Talks for Sphere Residency in 2027

"been talking"

Music

Can artificial intelligence book a concert tour? Inside Music Mogul AI

AI-driven booking platforms aim to automate touring tasks to help independent artists but risk eroding trust-based industry relationships.

Music

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Metallica announces Sphere residency: Here's how to get tickets

Metallica announces eight-show residency at Las Vegas Sphere in October 2024, featuring no repeated setlists across weekend performances.

fromPitchfork

GENA Announce Tour of North America and United Kingdom

GENA, the collaboration between Liv.e and Karriem Riggins, announces a 16-date North American and UK tour launching April 3rd to support their debut album The Pleasure Is Yours.

fromThe Verge