Browsing: Industry Updates

The launch of Dead & Company’s residency at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 1, 2025 marks a defining moment in the recovery of live music as a cultural and economic powerhouse. Twenty-five thousand Deadheads each night in a sold-out Polo Field underscored a public hunger for immersive, large-scale musical events. Cities across the

Legendary British rock band The Who is embarking on what they say will be their final North American tour, titled The Song Is Over Farewell Tour, beginning on August 16, 2025, and concluding on September 28 in Las Vegas. The 17-date trek, including stops in Newark at Prudential Center, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall, Long Island’s

Bridgeport’s Soundside Music Festival, once viewed as a cornerstone of Connecticut’s live music scene, has been officially canceled just weeks before its scheduled 2025 return. The event—formerly known as Sound on Sound—was slated for late September in Seaside Park but was abruptly called off by organizers citing “circumstances beyond our control.” The vague explanation comes

The co-headlining “Tits Out Tour,” featuring Kesha and Scissor Sisters, officially began its North American leg on July 1, 2025, in West Valley City, Utah. The July 26 stop at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, marks one of the standout early shows, blending nostalgia with bold new energy. This tour supports Kesha’s

AJR officially kicked off their highly anticipated “Somewhere in the Sky” Tour on July 18 at the Nugget Event Center, treating fans to a visually spectacular and sonically immersive concert experience. The indie-pop trio of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met opened the 18-city North American tour with a sold-out show that blended musical innovation

July 18, 2025, brought a notable swell in album releases, delivering a cross-genre array of new music from both legendary names and rising voices. This cluster of releases reflects a deliberate mid-summer strategy by artists and record labels to maximize visibility, streaming potential, and fan engagement during one of the year’s most music-driven seasons. Headlining

The Steve Miller Band’s sudden cancellation of its entire 2025 U.S. tour on July 16 has sent ripples through the live entertainment industry—not just because of the loss of 31 performances, but because of the reason behind it. The legendary rock group cited “extreme and unpredictable weather” as the central factor in calling off the

On July 9, 2025, regulatory scrutiny surrounding Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster intensified, as U.S. regulators and the White House considered actions to address competition concerns in the live entertainment industry. The focus centers on the companies’ substantial control over ticket sales and event promotions, prompting calls for increased oversight to ensure fair

Amazon Prime Day 2025 has evolved into a landmark event for musicians and audio professionals, offering a wave of deep discounts across a broad spectrum of music gear. The annual sales event, traditionally known for offering deals on consumer electronics and household goods, is increasingly becoming a key date on the calendar for those in

The summer of 2025 has been dubbed “Pop Girl Summer,” as a wave of female pop artists dominate the global music scene, headlining major festivals and reshaping the genre with autonomy, varied musical styles, and a renewed sense of creative control. This movement, led by artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie