1. Atlanta's State Farm Arena Sees Supersized Grosses From Super Bowl Music Fest

    March 22, 2019 9:11 PM EDT Senior vp/GM Trey Feazell explains how three concerts timed to the big game put his venue over the top. A three-night concert during Super Bowl LIII weekend brought in over $10 million in ticket sales for State Farm Arena in Atlanta, helping the 2 ...

  2. Paul Simon to Headline Outside Lands Festival

    March 22, 2019 1:00 PM EDT Simon's decision is in line with his 2018 retirement, where he said he was finished touring but not performing live. The full Outside Lands lineup for the San Francisco festival drops March 26. Paul Simon is bucking his "retirement" ...

  3. Bandsintown Acquires Hypebot & Music Think Tank

    March 22, 2019 12:32 PM EDT Founder Bruce Houghton will continue as advisor and senior editor Concert discovery tool Bandsintown has acquired Hypebot.com and MusicThinkTank.com, artists-centric and technology media companies founded in 2004 by booking agent and publisher  Br ...

  4. The Head and The Heart Announce North American Living Mirage Tour

    March 22, 2019 12:01 PM EDT The more than 40-date tour will keep the band on the road from Spring to Fall. The Head and The Heart have announced an extensive North American tour in support of their new album Living Mirage , due out on May 17. The band’s live dates will kick ...

  5. Maroon 5 and Post Malone Celebrate International Victories on Hot Tours Recap

    March 22, 2019 10:28 AM EDT International concerts dominate the Hot Tours recap dated March 23, 2019, with Maroon 5 (No. 5), Post Malone (No. 7), and Twenty One Pilots (No. 8) all impacting this week’s list. According to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore, Maroon 5 gross ...

  6. Phil Collins Extends 'Not Dead Yet!' Tour, Adding 15 New Dates

    March 21, 2019 9:44 PM EDT Hot off of his Not Dead Yet! tour , Phil Collins will return to the States for an extended run of shows, which he has cleverly dubbed the Still Not Dead Yet, Live! tour. The run will kick off in September in Dallas at the American Airlines Center ...

  7. After 10 Years in Prison, Jamaican Star Buju Banton Reclaims Musical Destiny With Historic Long Walk to Freedom Concert

    March 21, 2019 6:54 PM EDT The March 16 event in Kingston was more than a homecoming for the dancehall and reggae star. Fans of Jamaican music have witnessed Buju Banton 's dramatic transformation from a precociously talented early 1990s teenage dancehall sensation to ...

  8. David Lynch Bringing Garbage, Phoebe Bridgers to New Festival of Disruption Benefit Events

    March 21, 2019 3:03 PM EDT Lynch will also host a screening of 'Mulholland Drive' with special guest Justin Theroux. David Lynch has announced a new concert series under his Festival of Disruption banner. In partnership with the Bowery Presents, the David Lynch Fo ...

  9. Brian Sipe Joins OVG As Director of Bookings at Rupp Arena in Kentucky

    March 21, 2019 12:54 PM EDT Brian Sipe has joined Oak View Group Facilities as director of booking at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky in partnership with Lexington Center Corporation. He replaces David Farrar , who left the building earlier this year. Sipe previously serve ...

  10. No Country For Old, Or Young, Women On Tour: Why Female Artists Are Looking Elsewhere

    March 21, 2019 12:45 PM EDT Developing female acts are having difficulty finding opening slots on big summer shows, with some pointing to country radio's lack of women as a main factor. In January, Live Nation announced this summer's Country Megaticket, an annual p ...

  11. TWICE Make History as First K-Pop Girl Group to Hold Japanese Dome Tour

    March 21, 2019 12:21 PM EDT TWICE made history this week with the first two stops of their 2019 Japanese dome tour, the first ever held by a K-pop girl group. Kicking off their #Dreamday tour in Osaka at the Kyocera Dome, which holds 55,000 people, on Wednesday (March 20) an ...

  12. Beach House, Cake, Cold War Kids, Guided By Voices Top 2019 Bellwether Music Festival Lineup

    March 21, 2019 11:37 AM EDT The second edition of the Bellwether Music Festival features a roster packed with beloved indie rock bands, including headliners Beach House, Cake, Cold War Kids and Guided By Voices. The event that takes place in the picturesque Renaissance Park ...

  13. Billboard Launches Monthly Boxscore Series, Elton John Tops Inaugural Chart

    March 21, 2019 10:26 AM EDT For nearly three decades, Billboard Boxscore has been the center of reporting on the live music industry, celebrating the top artists, venues, and promoters that power the touring business. In addition to our continued weekly reporting, covering t ...

  14. Nickelodeon SlimeFest: Pitbull, Bebe Rexha and T-Pain Set to Perform

    March 21, 2019 10:00 AM EDT Pitbull , Bebe Rexha and T-Pain are set as headliners for the second Nickelodeon SlimeFest in the U..S, which returns to Chicago June 8-9 and also will feature Nick multimedia star Jojo Siwa.  The sophomore lineup signals a strong green light (pun ...

  15. Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band and Mumford & Sons to Headline KAABOO

    March 21, 2019 9:39 AM EDT Duran Duran, Black Eyed Peas, OneRepublic, Sheryl Crow and a Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang Clan collaboration part of fifth year anniversary for SoCal festival. Kings of Leon have announced their first West Coast performance for 2019, headlining the open ...

  16. J Balvin Headlining Lollapalooza Marks a Significant Moment for Latin Music at U.S. Festivals

    March 20, 2019 12:40 PM EDT One of the biggest takeaways of the 2019 Coachella lineup when it was unveiled in early January was how global the alternative music festival had become. As non-English music has impacted the mainstream more pointedly in recent years, the Coachell ...

  17. Maggie Rogers Announces North American Dates for Summer & Fall

    March 20, 2019 12:17 PM EDT The new dates follow Rogers’ sold-out spring tour. Maggie Rogers has announced a 24-date North American headlining tour kicking off on July 26 in Portland, Maine. The news coincides with the first day of Roger’s Spring tour launching today (March ...

  18. Rosalía, Tierra Whack & Teyana Taylor Set For Red Bull Music Festival NY 2019

    March 20, 2019 10:00 AM EDT FKA Twigs will also perform two nights at the Park Avenue Armory. The Red Bull Music Academy has revealed special performances from Rosalía , Tierra Whack, Teyana Taylor and more for its 2019 festival in New York. Latin Grammy-winning Catalan sing ...

  19. Woodstock 50 Reveals Jay-Z, Chance The Rapper, Dead & Company & More for 2019 Lineup

    March 19, 2019 7:44 PM EDT The anniversary event will also feature The Black Keys, The Killers and Woodstock 1969 alum Santana. The Woodstock 50 anniversary festival has announced a massive list of headliners including Jay-Z, Chance the Rapper, Dead & Company, The Kille ...

  20. Lollapalooza Announces Partial Lineup With Video Encouraging Dog Adoption

    March 19, 2019 5:01 PM EDT Janelle Monáe, Tame Impala and Rosalía will appear at Grant Park in August. Lollapalooza snuck a partial lineup announcement into a video promoting their partnership with animal shelter PAWS Chicago. The more than 13-minute video gives clues that ...

  21. Jerry Lee Lewis Cancels Shows While Recovering From a Stroke

    March 19, 2019 3:02 PM EDT Canceled dates include New Orleans Jazz Festival. Rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has been transferred from a hospital to a rehabilitation center following a stroke last month but will have to cancel upcoming shows, including his appearance ...

  22. SZA, Big Sean Announced for J Cole's Debut Dreamville Festival

    March 19, 2019 1:58 PM EDT J. Cole will also perform at his home-state festival. Rapper J. Cole has announced SZA , Big Sean , 21 Savage , 6LACK and Nelly as headliners for his inaugural Dreamville festival set to take place on April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, N.C. ...

  23. Nonagenarian Cándido Camero Takes Center Stage at Cachao Tribute Concert

    March 19, 2019 11:54 AM EDT The pioneering Cuban conga player Cándido Camero -- who as a young man performed with Dizzy Gillespie , Count Basie and Billy Taylor , to name just a few -- will turn 98 years-old in April. Last Friday (March 15), he entered the stage from the win ...

  24. AEG's Mission Ballroom Launches Fair Ticketing to Create More Equitable Experience For Fans

    March 19, 2019 11:45 AM EDT Lumineers, Trey Anastasio Band and co-headliners Ben Harper and Trombone Shorty will offer fans equal shot at tickets when they open Denver's Mission Ballroom in August. If the  Lumineers  were to put their Aug. 7 concert opening the new Miss ...

  25. Phil Anselmo and The Illegals Shows Canceled in New Zealand

    March 19, 2019 8:39 AM EDT Venues and promoter balked at shows in wake of the weekend attack on mosques by an avowed white supremacist. Two shows in New Zealand by metal band Phil Anselmo & The Illegals have been canceled in the wake of last weekend's deadly mosque ...

  26. Rosanne Cash & Ry Cooder Announce Five Johnny Cash Tribute Shows

    March 18, 2019 4:22 PM EDT Musician Rosanne Cash has joined forces with artist and producer Ry Cooder for a five-city run of Cash and Cooder on Cash: A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash. The performances are tribute to Johnny Cash by his daughter and Cooder featuring heartfelt ...

  27. Fleetwood Mac's North American Tour On Track to Sell 1 Million Tickets

    March 18, 2019 3:27 PM EDT The absence of Lindsey Buckingham has not hurt the band's latest tour, which has at least 10 shows with grosses over $2 million. Fleetwood Mac is on track to gross more than $100 million on the North American leg of their 2018/2019 tour with ...

  28. Country Thunder CEO Talks All-Female Friday & New Florida Festival

    March 18, 2019 2:41 PM EDT Country superstar Miranda Lambert and the legendary Tanya Tucker will headline an all-female lineup on the first day of Country Thunder festival in Calgary, Alberta. Kicking off the three-day festival on Aug. 16 will also be Meghan Patrick and Cal ...

  29. Cardi B, Kygo, Skrillex, Tiësto & More to Perform at 2019 Veld Music Festival

    March 18, 2019 12:54 PM EDT Hey there, Toronto. Do you love electronic music and hip-hop? Veld Music Festival wants to invite dancers of all ages to come party for two days in early August. Headline performances at the 2019 edition will include relentless chart-topper  Cardi ...

  30. Ozuna to Headline Summer Yolo Music Festival in Madrid

    March 17, 2019 8:00 PM EDT Ozuna will headline this summer’s Yolo Music Festival in Madrid. The lineup of the festival, slated for July 7, also features Becky G , Zion & Lennox , Jon Z, Darell and Farina, reflecting the current popularity of international Latin urban ar ...

  31. Dropkick Murphys Rep Says House of Blues Fight Started Because Fan Was Hitting Women

    March 16, 2019 4:37 PM EDT Bassist Ken Casey was bloodied after being hit in the face with a can during the Boston show. The Dropkick Murphys are speaking out about a bloody brawl during one of their hometown St. Patrick's Day shows at Boston's House of Blues on F ...

  32. SXSW 2019: The Legal Cannabis Industry Greets Live Music Promoters, With Mixed Success

    March 16, 2019 12:21 PM EDT Marijuana, legal or not, has wafted through the concert and music festival circuit for decades. Now, after marijuana legalization initiatives swept the U.S. last year, and fests like Outside Lands began introducing cannabis experiences, the integr ...

  33. J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Ozuna & More Announce Las Vegas Residencies at Palms Casino's KAOS

    March 15, 2019 5:24 PM EDT Las Vegas is about to get a little more Latin and a little more EDM. Palms Casino's new day and nightclub KAOS has released a slew of additions to their residency lineup, and it's one that can't be missed. Bad Bunny, J. Balvin, Ozun ...

  34. Billboard to Expand Boxscore Charts With New Monthly Feature

    March 15, 2019 12:30 PM EDT Multipage section to serve as music industry’s most accurate and immediate snapshot of the live business Billboard is excited to announce the expansion of Billboard Boxscore with a new monthly chart series tracking the performances and venues driv ...

  35. Blake Shelton Brings 'Friends and Heroes' to Hot Tours Top 5

    March 15, 2019 12:23 PM EDT Shelton averages over $1 million each night and totals $100 million across his career. Blake Shelton returns to the Hot Tours recap dated March 16, 2019, marking his first appearance on the tally in 2019. His latest six dates grossed $6.1 million ...

  36. Glastonbury 2019 Headliners Include Killers, The Cure, Stormzy, Miley Cyrus, Janet Jackson

    March 15, 2019 8:06 AM EDT The 2019 Glastonbury Festival announced its lineup on Friday morning (March 15), with the roster topped by headliners The Killers , The Cure , Stormzy , Kylie Minogue and Janet Jackson . The superstar lineup also includes George Ezra , Liam Gallag ...

  37. Massive Attack Reschedules Postponed Tour: See the New Dates

    March 14, 2019 6:17 PM EDT Just one week after postponing their North American Mezzanine anniversary tour due to illness, Massive Attack has officially rescheduled the concert dates. The new leg of the tour will kick off Sept. 1 in San Diego and stretch through the end of t ...

  38. Inaugural Revival Fest Brings Small-Scale Luxury Concert Experience to Austin

    March 14, 2019 4:31 PM EDT Curated performances. Access to talent and influencers. Luxe accommodations. Even vitamin B-12 shots in the morning to put a spring in overnight guests' step. The inaugural Revival Experience, a one-day music fest held Wednesday (March 13) at ...

  39. Bonnaroo Plots 14-City 'Ready to Roo' Tour Leading Up to Festival

    March 14, 2019 3:48 PM EDT This year Bonnaroo is hitting the road. Organizers of the long-running music festival announced plans for the 2019 “Ready To Roo” tour on Thursday (March 14). The roaming tour will stop at 14 cities over the next three weeks, kicking off March 18- ...

  40. Calvin Harris Will Heat Up Ibiza With Summer 2019 Ushuaïa Residency

    March 14, 2019 12:05 PM EDT Calvin Harris returns to the White Island this summer, with a newly-announced residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza. The mega-club has announced that Harris will play every Friday from Aug. 2 through Sept. 6, for a total of six events. Other Ushuaïa Ibiza re ...

  41. Black Keys Announce Extensive 2019 North American Tour

    March 14, 2019 9:00 AM EDT Special guest Modest Mouse will support the band on all dates. The Black Keys are returning to the road with a 31-date 2019 North American tour. The Let’s Rock outing will kick off at Pepsi Center in Denver following the band’s headlining spot at ...

  42. After a Seven Year Wait, Reignwolf Finally Has an Album to Accompany Their Insane Live Shows

    March 13, 2019 4:01 PM EDT With the debut LP 'Hear Me Out' and five showcases at SXSM, the band led by Jordan Cook is finally taking the baby steps it skipped years ago. After a trouble-filled sound check and a few glitches with the lights at the beginning of his ...

  43. Topgolf, Matador and BMG Partner On Second Season of 'Who Will Rock You?'

    March 13, 2019 2:38 PM EDT Fast-growing sports brand Topgolf is teaming up with Matador Content and music publisher BMG for the second season of  Who Will Rock You? , a weekly elimination-style show featuring unsigned bands and celebrity judges Dee Snider from Twisted Siste ...

  44. The Bowery Presents to Build New 3,500-Capacity Venue at Boston Landing

    March 13, 2019 12:17 PM EDT The Northeast promoter will break ground on the new venue April 1. The Bowery Presents announced today (March 13) plans to construct a new 3,500-capacity concert venue at the mixed-use development Boston Landing in Massachusetts. The general admis ...

  45. Hugh Jackman to Lead Broadway Revival of 'The Music Man'

    March 13, 2019 10:04 AM EDT One of the most bankable of contemporary stage stars, the Tony-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning actor will play Harold Hill in a major 2020 production of the 1957 Meredith Willson classic. Get ready for 76 trombones and a box office stampede. Hugh Jackm ...

  46. Kygo Extends Wynn Las Vegas Residency Through 2020: Exclusive

    March 13, 2019 9:59 AM EDT After two years as a Las Vegas resident, Kygo  has extended his contract with Wynn Nightlife for another two years through 2020. He joined the team in 2017 as his Selena Gomez hit "It Ain't Me" took the U.S. by storm. Fans have show ...

  47. Kesha, Martin Garrix, Dan Reynolds, Tegan & Sara and More Set For 2019 LOVELOUD Festival

    March 13, 2019 9:39 AM EDT Imagine Dragons  singer Dan Reynolds has announced the star-studded lineup for his third annual LOVELOUD festival, taking place June 29 in Utah. The event, produced in partnership with AT&T, will be headlined by Kesha and feature performances ...

  48. Live Music Marks Record Year in Spain

    March 12, 2019 6:04 PM EDT tops five consecutive years of growth for touring income in Spain; Bruno Mars was the year's top act. Live music made more money than ever in Spain in 2018, capping five consecutive years of touring income growth.    According to the Liv ...

  49. Play-N-Skillz Signs With ICM Partners for Worldwide Representation

    March 12, 2019 5:11 PM EDT The DJ/producer team plans to release a new album later this year. The Grammy-winning DJ/producer team of brothers Juan and Oscar Salinas, better known as Play-N-Skillz , has signed with ICM Partners for worldwide representation. At ICM, Play-N-Sk ...

  50. District Court Judge Sides With Coachella, Dismisses Radius Clause Lawsuit

    March 12, 2019 4:32 PM EDT A United States judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Oregon promoters against Goldenvoice, ending the year-long battle over the California festival's radius clause that prevented artists performing at the 125,000-person, two-weekend event ...

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