Chayanne Extends ‘Bailemos Otra Vez,’ Adds US Arena Shows
Latin pop icon Chayanne is extending his “Bailemos Otra Vez” U.S. arena tour with 22 additional dates from August 28 to October 31, 2026. The run, promoted by Cárdenas Marketing Network, will hit major venues in the Midwest, East Coast, South and West Coast, including Milwaukee, Boston, Las Vegas and Miami. Fans can access a presale on April 23 followed by a general sale on April 24. Chayanne’s previous tour leg generated $97.7 million from 861,000 tickets, underscoring his strong draw in the North American market.
30e Inks Deal With Maracanã To Book Major Concerts At Iconic Brazilian Stadium
Brazil’s leading promoter 30e secured exclusive concert‑booking rights to Rio’s iconic Maracanã stadium, effective Jan. 1 2027. The deal allows 30e to schedule major shows while preserving the venue’s primary soccer function, with two concerts already slated for 2027—a samba gathering featuring...
Peachtree Adds Industry Vets Aaron Siuda SVP Marketing, Andrew Hingley VP Artist Relations & Development
Peachtree Entertainment announced the addition of two seasoned executives: Aaron Siuda as senior vice president of marketing and Andrew Hingley as vice president of artist relations and development. Siuda arrives with more than 25 years in live‑event marketing, most recently serving as SVP...
Danny Wimmer Presents Launches DWP Concerts Division, Adds Talent Buyer Billy Hardison
Concert promoter Danny Wimmer Presents has unveiled DWP Concerts, a new division that offers venue development, talent buying, marketing and production services. The unit will spearhead a 10,000‑capacity outdoor amphitheater in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and already advises venues such as Iroquois...
David Byrne Adds Asia Leg, More U.S. Dates — Including Bowl, Forest Hills Stops
David Byrne is extending his "Who Is The Sky" tour with a new Asian leg and additional U.S. dates, including a double‑header at the Hollywood Bowl and a show at Forest Hills Stadium. The Asian segment features five concerts in...
Shambala Becomes UK’s First Employee-Owned Festival
Shambala Festival announced it will become the UK’s first employee‑owned festival, transferring ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The original co‑founders are stepping away after 26 years, handing control to the staff who built the event. The shift is...
Including A 20,000-Cap Arena: Live Nation, OVG & Atlético Madrid To Build Entertainment, Sports & Educational Complex In Spanish Capital
Live Nation, Oak View Group and Atlético Madrid have formed Barsento to redevelop Madrid’s former Olympic Aquatic Center into a 20,000‑seat arena, sports complex and education campus. The joint venture secured a 66,843 m² land concession and plans to invest roughly €400 million...
Dominic Fike Announces Intimate ‘Comedy Tragedy Parody’ North America Tour Dates Alongside Tame Impala Support
Dominic Fike unveiled an intimate North American "Comedy Tragedy Parody" tour that kicks off on August 15 in Asheville and concludes September 30 at Los Angeles' Wiltern. The run aligns with his support dates on Tame Impala's arena tour, creating...
Pollstar Opens Nominations For Impact 50
Pollstar has opened nominations for its 2026 Impact 50 list, which spotlights the most influential leaders in the live‑entertainment sector. Submissions are accepted through April 24 at 5 p.m. PT, with the honorees to be revealed in the July 2026 issue....
YOASOBI Map Out 2026 North American Arena Tour
Japanese pop duo YOASOBI announced a six‑date North American arena tour for August 2026, kicking off at Boston’s TD Garden and concluding at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. The run follows festival slots at OSHEAGA in Montreal and Lollapalooza in Chicago...
Phohda Festival Slovakia Sells Out In Record Time, Increases Capacity
Pohoda Festival’s 30th anniversary in Slovakia sold out its 30,000‑ticket inventory three months ahead of the July 8‑11 event, a first in its history. Organizers responded by boosting venue capacity by 10%, adding a four‑day “Extra Day” on June 8 headlined...
The Great Escape UK Announces Full 20th Anniversary Schedule
The Great Escape will mark its 20th anniversary with a four‑day festival in Brighton, UK, from May 13‑16, 2026, showcasing more than 450 emerging and established artists across 35 venues. The accompanying industry conference runs May 15‑17 and features new...
Tour Tech Teams Up With NIVA On All Things PRO
TourTech, founded by entertainment‑law veteran Tobi Parks, has introduced SARA, a Setlist Aggregator & Royalty Application that lets artists submit setlists to every performance rights organization in one step. The startup is currently in a beta phase, inviting a select...
Eric Church Follows Free The Machine Tour With Summer Shows
Eric Church announced a summer series of shows following his "Free the Machine Tour," featuring three consecutive nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado and two performances at Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre in Nevada. The Red Rocks dates will host guests...
Jesse Stoll Joins Icon Concerts As Executive VP, Global Touring
Icon Concerts, part of the LiveCo family, announced the appointment of industry veteran Jesse Stoll as executive vice president of global touring. Stoll will lead the expansion of Icon’s touring roster, focusing on comedians and artists across multiple genres. He...