Live Nation CEO says ‘North American concert business is fully re-open’
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino says that the concert business has fully re-opened despite concerns of a COVID resurgence in key states. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino told CNBC that. Continue reading
What was the mood as the music industry gathered for Pollstar Live?
The recent Pollstar Live conference was the first gathering of the live music tribe since the pandemic effectively shout it down for 15 months. Guest post by David Benjamin De Cristofaro. Continue reading
Endeavor’s Emanuel, Shapiro resigned from Live Nation’s Board over anti-trust concerns
New information from the Department of Justice has revealed that the departure of Endeavor Chief Ari Emanual and Endeavor President Mark Shapiro from Live Nation’s board was due to anti-trust. Continue reading
Live Nation partners up with bottled water maker Liquid Death
Live music giant Live Nation recently has recently announced it has taken an equity stake in the notably edgy Liquid Death brand of prepackaged water. Guest post from Celebrity Access. Continue reading
Billie Eilish, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers, Fleet Foxes, More Auction Custom Yeti Coolers To Raise Crew Nation Relief Funds
Billie Eilish, her brother Finneas, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Phoebe Bridgers (pictured), and Fleet Foxes are among the artists auctioning customized Yeti Coolers to raise money to help out of work. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Clarifies COVID Concert Screening Plans
Ticketmaster says that it has no plans to require vaccines and testing for entry into future concerts, but rather that it is working to provide promoters and fans with safer. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Plans Digital ‘Health Pass’ To Admit Fans To 2021 Shows
Ticketmaster is planning to require that fans show a digital “Health Pass” before they are admitted to shows in the summer of 2021. There is no word yet if Live. Continue reading
Live Nation’s Drive-In Gigs Were Doomed From The Start: Here’s Why
It was recently announced that Live Nation would be scrapping it’s planned set of summer drive-in shows in the UK this year, including performances by several major artists and a. Continue reading
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Coronavirus Concerns Consume Live Music Industry
Live music, from club shows to major concerts, is beginning to feel the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Live Nation and other live music-related stocks took a beating last week. Continue reading
