Afro-Cuban Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval Hits Road Ahead Of New Record SANGÚ
Afro‑Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is set to release his new album *SANGÚ* on May 1, featuring 12 tracks that blend bebop, jazz fusion, Cuban phrasing and batá‑inspired rhythms. The lead single “Scat” showcases a deep Afro‑Cuban funk groove and was co‑written with his son Arturo “Tury” Sandoval III and daughter‑in‑law Melody Lisman. Sandoval will support the record with an extensive 2026 tour, including headline dates at Blue Note clubs in Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York, as well as major jazz festivals. The release adds to his legacy as a ten‑time Grammy winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
The Core Entertainment Hires Sarah Pfeiffer As Head Of Marketing & Gabriella Pulley As Chief Of Staff
Music management firm The Core Entertainment announced two senior hires, naming Sarah Pfeiffer as Head of Marketing and Gabriella Pulley as Chief of Staff. Both executives will be based in Nashville and report directly to co‑founders Simon Tikhman and Chief...
Colombian Star Feid Unveils 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Colombian urbano star Feid announced his 2026 U.S. tour, “Feid vs Ferxxo: Falxo Tour – El Mano a Mano Del Año,” following the release of his new album *EL GREEN PRINT: La Saga (Disc 1) — FEID VS FERXXO*. The...
Grammy-Winning Duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Map Out ‘FREE SPIRITS World Tour’
Argentine Grammy‑winning duo CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso announced their “FREE SPIRITS World Tour,” supporting their new album. The Live Nation‑promoted trek kicks off May 14 in Buenos Aires and will cover 39 shows across North America, Europe, and Latin America...
Concert Production Leader PRG Names Lawrence Burian CEO
Production Resource Group (PRG) announced Lawrence Burian as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, and added him to the board of directors. Burian brings nearly three decades of leadership across entertainment, sports, media, and hospitality, most recently serving...
JAŸ-Z & The Roots, Erykah Badu Headlining 2026’s Roots Picnic
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic returns May 30‑31, 2026, moving to the historic Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park. Hip‑hop icon Jay‑Z will headline day one, performing with The Roots for the first time in over a decade, while R&B legend Erykah Badu...
Boxoffice Insider: Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour Grosses $32M Midway Through Run
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour has generated over $32 million after 17 of its 35 North American arena dates, selling 209,622 tickets. Attendance averages 12,330 per show, with peaks above 13,800 in Las Vegas, Detroit, Seattle and Dallas. The tour...
Live Nation Appoints Viviana Suarez As VP Of Latin Touring In LATAM
Live Nation announced the appointment of Viviana Suarez as Vice President of Latin Touring for its LATAM division, adding to a series of senior hires aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the region. Suarez brings over a decade of booking...
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival Returns With Crossbow, Benny Soto, Hiroko Yamamura, Benny Soto, Mizz Softie
The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) is back after a seven‑year hiatus, celebrating its 18th anniversary with a single‑day, all‑night event on March 28. Hosted at the sprawling 314 Scholes complex in East Williamsburg, the festival will feature seven lineups...
Ella Mai Adds North American Dates
Grammy‑winning R&B star Ella Mai announced a 28‑date North American leg of her “Do You Still Love Me?” tour, supporting her third studio album. The run kicks off on July 7 in Toronto and concludes on August 28 at New...
Trey Anastasio Announces Solo Tour
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio announced a 12‑date solo acoustic tour for May‑June 2026, threading between Phish’s Sphere shows and summer run. The itinerary spans theaters from Portland to Port Chester, featuring keyboardist Jeff Tanski. Ticket sales open March 20 at...
Dapper Live Sets World Record For Largest Orchestra At Afrobeats Concert
On Dec. 16, 2025, Dapper Live’s Trench Symphony concert in Lagos set a Guinness World Record for the largest orchestra at an Afrobeats event, featuring over 80 musicians. The performance paired orchestral arrangements with top Afrobeats artists such as T.I...
Bay Area’s Siesta Valley Bowl Announces Partnership with Blue Note Ent., Chatterjee Named GM, Lefkowitz To Book
Siesta Valley Bowl announced a strategic partnership with Blue Note Entertainment to relaunch its Orinda outdoor amphitheater in spring‑summer 2026. Blue Note’s SVP of Talent, David Lefkowitz, will oversee booking and programming, while former SF Masonic General Manager Suman Chatterjee...
Indigo Girls, Trampled By Turtles To Headline Third Evanston Folk Festival
The third annual Evanston Folk Festival will be headlined by folk legends Indigo Girls and Trampled By Turtles on Sept. 12‑13, 2026 at Dawes Park. The two‑day event features more than a dozen acts across three stages, from established names...
Passion Pit Announce North American Summer Tour
Indie‑pop outfit Passion Pit announced a North American summer tour spanning June to August 2026, featuring club dates and high‑profile festival appearances such as Bonnaroo, Electric Forest and Middle Waves. Tickets become available on March 18, and the band will...
Maren Morris Maps Out ‘dreamGIRL’ Summer Tour
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Maren Morris announced a summer "dreamGIRL Tour" following her spring "Dreamsicle Tour," featuring intimate venues across North America from June 13 to July 25. The itinerary includes stops in Canada, California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Montana,...
TMWRK Promotes Diplo Co-Manager Renee Brodeur to GM
TMWRK announced that longtime partner and executive vice president Renee Brodeur has been promoted to General Manager, effective immediately. Brodeur, who has been with the firm for 14 years, co‑manages high‑profile acts such as Diplo, Major Lazer, A‑Trak, DRAMA and...
The Pretty Reckless Announce ‘Dear God’ World Tour
The Pretty Reckless announced a 31‑stop “Dear God” world tour in 2026 to promote their new album of the same name. The North American leg kicks off July 10 in Raleigh and runs through September 26, hitting venues such as...
Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, Destin Conrad Headlining 15th Edition Of Blue Note Jazz Festival In New York
The Blue Note Jazz Festival marks its 15th edition, kicking off on June 1 in New York City. Headliners such as Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia join a roster that spans traditional jazz icons, contemporary R&B, and hip‑hop acts. The program runs...
The First Female MC: How Sha-Rock Became The First Woman To Rock The Mic
Sha‑Rock, born Sharon Green, is widely recognized as hip‑hop’s first female MC, breaking into a male‑dominated scene in the early 1980s. She joined The Funky 4 + 1, delivering verses on pioneering recordings and becoming the first woman recorded on a rap single....
UTA Signs Rico Nasty For Global Representation
Rico Nasty has entered a global representation agreement with United Talent Agency, tasking agents Caroline Yim and Jon Briks with expanding her career beyond music. UTA will target live‑touring slots, brand collaborations, and broader entertainment opportunities. The deal follows the...
Wasserman Music Rebrands To The•Team
Wasserman Music announced it is now operating as The•Team, a rebrand triggered by founder Casey Wasserman’s decision to sell the Wasserman Media Group amid a DOJ‑related Epstein controversy. The move aims to separate the agency from Wasserman’s personal brand, with...
Ground Control Touring Adds Nashville-Based Agent Tommy Alexander
Ground Control Touring has added Nashville‑based agent Tommy Alexander, bringing an Americana and folk‑heavy client list to the agency. Alexander, who started in 2018 and most recently booked at Wasserman Music, joins Head of Festivals Keith Richards, expanding GCT’s Nashville...
‘There Is Next To No Margin For Error In This Industry’: The Story Of Runway Artists & What It Says...
Runway Artists, a boutique agency founded by Matt Hanner in 2020, shut its doors in late 2025 after struggling to achieve profitability despite heavy investment in staff and infrastructure. The firm’s business model relied on booking heritage and grassroots acts...
Largest-Ever Aftershock Lineup Topped By Tool, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit, Pierce The Veil Oct. 1-4; Camping Added For Sacramento...
Danny Wimmer Presents has unveiled Aftershock 2026, the largest‑ever lineup with over 140 acts spread across five stages in Sacramento’s Discovery Park. Headliners include Tool, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Pierce The Veil, marking the festival’s first foray into...
Frictionless Self-Serve Market Launched At Co-Op Live
Co‑op Live in Manchester has opened Europe’s first AI‑driven, frictionless self‑serve market, built with Oak View Group, AiFi and Boxbar Tech. Shoppers tap a cashless card, pick items, and leave while computer‑vision cameras track each purchase. The system is designed...
Ozzfest ‘Absolutely’ Will Return In 2027, Sharon Says
Sharon Osbourne announced at MIDEM in Cannes that Ozzfest will return in 2027, marking the first festival since the 2018 show that was cancelled due to Ozzy Osbourne’s illness. She confirmed ongoing talks with Live Nation to relaunch the metal‑focused brand, emphasizing that...
Greg Flanagan Joins UK Ticketing Firm Gigantic As Head Of Client Services
Greg Flanagan has been appointed Head of Client Services at UK ticketing agency Gigantic, a senior role created to reinforce the firm’s service offering as its client base expands. Flanagan arrives with more than two decades of ticketing experience, most...
Multihyphenate Star Residente Signs With United Talent Agency
United Talent Agency announced a comprehensive representation deal with Grammy‑winning Puerto Rican artist Residente. The deal covers all entertainment areas and includes his newly formed production company, 1868 Studios, which partners with Sony Music Latin‑Iberia and Sony Music Vision. Residente,...
AEG International Appoints John Langford as President, Asia Pacific
AEG International announced John Langford will assume the role of President, Asia‑Pacific, effective April 1 2026. He will relocate to Singapore in September 2026 to steer AEG’s expansion across venues and real‑estate in the region. The appointment follows a robust pipeline that...
The Struts Sign With IAG For North American Touring Representation (Exclusive)
IAG has secured representation for The Struts' North American touring activities, assigning Peter Pappalardo, Dennis Arfa and Adam Kornfeld as booking agents. The British rock outfit has logged 127 headline reports on Pollstar since 2009, moving 132,377 tickets and generating...
Dynamic Talent Partners With Madison House’s Adam Bauer, Bringing More than 100 Clients To Agency Led By Trevor Swenson
Dynamic Talent International has partnered with Madison House, bringing over 100 new clients and pushing its roster beyond 600 artists. Veteran booking agent Adam Bauer joins as a partner, while Jennaya Ramirez is promoted to partner role. The unified agency...
Magna Charta: A New Generation Of Arena Headliners Break Through
The 2026 Magna Charta arena rankings place Madrid’s 17,453‑seat Movistar Arena at the top of Europe, reporting just under 2 million tickets and a $155 million gross. Close behind, Manchester’s 23,500‑capacity Co‑op Live logged 1.4 million tickets and nearly $150 million, highlighted by Bruce...
Traffic Control: Steady Business Sees Slight Slowdown On Global Tours, Strong Local Demand
Pollstar’s 2025 Magna Charta report reveals Europe and the UK generated $2.74 billion from the Top 100 tours, a drop of about 8 percent in both gross and tickets compared with the previous year. Imagine Dragons led the region with 1.48 million tickets and...
Big Questions, Crunch Issues & No Region Left Behind: Talking ILMC 2026 With Greg Parmley
ILMC 38 will convene in London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel from Feb. 24‑27, 2026, bringing together the live‑music ecosystem amid a volatile market. Greg Parmley highlighted the growing divide between thriving mega‑tours and struggling mid‑size venues, prompting dedicated sessions on the middle...
Moby Releases New Album, Gears Up For Coachella & Euro Tour
Moby released his new album "Future Quiet" via BMG ahead of a Coachella slot in April, and announced a 28‑date European tour spanning June to August. The 14‑track record features piano minimalism, ambient soundscapes and vocal collaborations, including an orchestral...
‘Time To Move On’: Live Nation Ramps Up Settlement Effort
Live Nation is intensifying its push for a settlement after the Department of Justice dismissed the concert‑promotion portion of its antitrust case. Executive Vice President Dan Wall argues that the remaining claims—exclusive ticketing contracts, a deal with Oak View Group,...
Live Nation 2025 Revenues Top $25B
Live Nation Entertainment posted a record $25 billion in 2025 revenue, a 9% increase over 2024. Quarterly earnings reached $6.3 billion, surpassing analysts’ $6.1 billion estimate. Concert sales climbed to $20.9 billion, while sponsorship revenue grew 11% to $1.33 billion, and the company reported a...
Aviva Arena: Name For New 20,000-Cap UK Arena Unveiled
YTL Live announced that UK insurer Aviva has secured the naming‑rights for its new 20,000‑capacity arena in Bristol, now branded Aviva Arena. The venue, being transformed from the historic Brabazon Hangars, is slated to open in late 2028 and will...
Professional Women’s Hockey League Partners With Oak View Group For Sponsorship Sales
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has appointed Oak View Group’s Global Partnerships division as its exclusive sponsorship sales partner. Within days, the league secured its first multiyear deal with Global Industrial, marking the inaugural partnership under the new commercial...