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 footprint. The agency, celebrating its 25th anniversary, now represents over 600 artists worldwide, including Sonic Youth, Bright Eyes, and Japanese Breakfast. His roster includes Hudson Freeman, Willi Carlisle, Anna Tivel, and other emerging folk talents.
‘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...