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news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Mick Jagger Says Concerts Should Focus on Entertainment, Not Politics
Mick Jagger stated during a New York Times podcast interview that performers should focus on giving audiences the best time possible rather than delivering political messages. His comments followed questions about Bruce Springsteen's repeated criticisms of President Trump on tour…
nytimes.comworld4 days ago
BTS Holds Two Concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, First London Shows Since 2019
BTS performed two shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 6 and 7, 2026. An official city programme of exhibitions and events accompanied the concerts and drew fans from multiple countries.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
Eagles Add Four December 2026 Shows at Las Vegas Sphere
The Eagles announced four additional concerts at the Las Vegas Sphere for December 2026. The dates extend the band's ongoing residency that began in 2025.
nypost.comworld8 days ago
Ticket prices fall for three Jay-Z concerts at Yankee Stadium
Prices for the July 10-12 shows have dropped by $100 to $200 since late April. The lowest available ticket now starts at $183 including fees.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
Harry Styles finishes 12-show Wembley Stadium run, setting new venue record
The BBC reported that Harry Styles ended his London residency after 12 sold-out concerts. The run set a new mark for most shows by any artist in one year at the venue. His tour continues to Brazil, Mexico, the US and Australia.
asiaone.comworld11 days ago
Heat Wave Cancels Fourth of July Parades and Fireworks Across Eastern US
A dangerous heat wave disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States on Friday, July 3, 2026. Officials cancelled or postponed dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays as temperatures reached record levels and strained power grids.
finance11 days ago
Heat Wave Prompts Cancellations of Fourth of July Events Across Eastern U.S.
Officials canceled parades, fireworks, and concerts in multiple eastern states due to dangerous heat. The Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year.
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soompi.comfinance16 days ago
BTS Schedules Two Concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium July 6-7
BTS will hold two shows at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 6 and 7 as part of the BTS World Tour ARIRANG. A citywide program called BTS THE CITY LONDON will run from July 4 to 10 with events at multiple venues.
forbes.combusiness16 days ago
Cannes Lions 2026 featured creator hub and brand-hosted parties on the beach and in the hills
Forbes reported that platforms hosted multiple creator-focused parties and activations during the advertising festival. More than 200 top creators attended an official beach hub behind the Palais. Events included breakfasts, concerts, and a final dinner on advertising's future.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Washington, D.C. Prepares for July 4 Events Marking 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence
Millions of visitors are expected in the capital for parades, concerts, and fireworks. Multiple road, river, and airport restrictions will be in place during the holiday weekend.
rollingstone.comworld17 days ago
Lionel Richie Postpones Two Shows After Falling Ill on Stage
Lionel Richie postponed concerts in Chicago and Columbus after becoming ill during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The 77-year-old singer is scheduled to resume performances in Pittsburgh on June 30.
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rove.mefinance21 days ago
KCON LA 2026 Set for August 14-16 at Crypto.com Arena and Los Angeles Convention Center
KCON LA 2026 will run August 14-16 at Crypto.com Arena and the Los Angeles Convention Center under the theme K-SOUL CITY. The event features M Countdown concerts headlined by NCT 127, TOMORROW X TOGETHER and ZEROBASEONE plus special collaborations. Tickets for the convention, con…
Forbesbusiness21 days ago
AND2BLE Sells Over 730,000 Copies of Debut EP Sequence 01: Curiosity
The five-member K-pop group released its first EP one month ago and held three sold-out concerts in Seoul. Members contributed to songwriting and discussed themes of embracing curiosity.
riotimesonline.comworld22 days ago
2026 MyK Festa Opens Thursday at KINTEX and Sono Calm Goyang With K-Pop Concerts
The four-day event at KINTEX and Sono Calm Goyang features MyK Live performances, pop-up booths, and business meetings. It is the second edition organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
bbc.co.uksports26 days ago
Resale sites cancel World Cup and concert tickets hours before events
Hundreds of fans report last-minute cancellations from StubHub and SeatGeek for World Cup matches and concerts. Some buyers received refunds and replacement tickets after media inquiries, while others remain out of pocket for travel.
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BTS Completes Two Concerts in Busan on 13th Anniversary
The K-pop group performed two sold-out shows at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13. The concerts drew about 110,000 fans over two nights and were broadcast live in more than 80 countries.
politics36 days ago
Washington, D.C. Schedules Multiple Events for U.S. 250th Anniversary
Washington, D.C. will host a series of public events from June through August 2026 to mark the country's semiquincentennial. The schedule includes a UFC event, July 4 concerts and parades, a state fair, an IndyCar race, and World Cup watch parties.
Forbesbusiness38 days ago
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and The8 to Release First V8 Unit Album on June 29 Ahead of Group’s Military Hiatus
PLEDIS Entertainment confirmed the unit album and July concerts as five other members prepare for military service.
consequenceofsound.netpolitics41 days ago
July 4 Mall to Feature Military Bands, Opera, Country Artists for America's 250th
Several artists have withdrawn from the semiquincentennial concerts citing safety concerns and partisan concerns. Organizers say the program remains open to additional performers.
winnipegfreepress.comworld41 days ago
Dutch Court Allows Kanye West Concerts After Group Seeks Block
A court in the Netherlands ruled that Kanye West may perform two scheduled concerts. The decision rejected an attempt by a Jewish group to prevent the shows from taking place.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics42 days ago
Amsterdam Court Allows Rapper Ye Concerts to Proceed
A Dutch court rejected an emergency lawsuit seeking to block two scheduled performances. Organizers report 70,000 tickets sold for the June 6 and 8 shows.
slate.comworld44 days ago
Italy Cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts in Reggio Emilia Over Security and Protest Concerns
Italian authorities banned two July concerts at the 103,000-seat RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia over public-order and security concerns. The decision followed requests from consumer group CODACONS and the Jewish community in Modena and Reggio Emilia.
Fox Newspolitics46 days ago
Freedom 250 Concerts Planned for July 4 on National Mall; Trump Proposes Rally There, Artists Withdraw
President Trump said he is weighing an "AMERICA IS BACK Rally" after multiple artists withdrew from the Freedom 250 concert series scheduled on the National Mall from June 25 through July 10.
nypost.comworld46 days ago
Rapper Vanilla Ice to Perform at Freedom 250 Concerts After Other Acts Withdraw
Vanilla Ice confirmed plans to perform at the Great American State Fair’s Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall. Several other artists have withdrawn from the event scheduled for late June through mid-July 2026.
The Guardianworld46 days ago
Italy Cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts at Reggio Emilia Arena Citing Public Safety
Italian authorities cancelled two July concerts at the RCF Arena citing public order and safety risks. The decision followed formal objections from the local Jewish community and a consumer group.
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hiphopdx.comworld46 days ago
Italian Authorities Cancel Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts in Reggio Emilia Over Public Order Concerns
The prefect of Reggio Emilia prohibited two consecutive July concerts at the RCF Arena, citing public order and safety concerns tied to prior cancellations and expected large crowds.
hiphopdx.comworld46 days ago
Italy Bans Two Concerts Featuring Kanye West and Travis Scott
Italian authorities have canceled two July concerts in Reggio Emilia that were scheduled to feature U.S. rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott. Officials cited security concerns as the reason for the decision.
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japantimes.co.jpfinance47 days ago
Several Performers Withdraw From Freedom 250 Concerts in Washington
Multiple entertainers canceled appearances at a series of concerts planned for the National Mall after learning details about the events. The concerts are scheduled for late June and early July.
citizen.co.zaworld48 days ago
Austrian Court Sentences Man to 15 Years for Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man identified as Beran A. received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday after an Austrian jury convicted him of planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna. He was also found guilty of additional terrorism offenses tied to pl…
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ABC Newspolitics48 days ago
Freedom 250 Mall Concerts to Proceed as Several Performers Withdraw
Multiple musicians announced they will not appear at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall after questioning whether the event is nonpartisan. Organizers say the shows remain open to any performer who wants to participate.
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pbs.orgpolitics48 days ago
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day Decline to Perform at Freedom 250 Mall Events
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day said they will not appear at the Freedom 250 concerts scheduled for June and July on the National Mall. The announcements followed a Wednesday statement listing the artists among the performers.
loudwire.compolitics48 days ago
Freedom 250 Concerts on National Mall to Feature Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels and Milli Vanilli
Martina McBride, Morris Day and Young MC have pulled out of the Great American State Fair series scheduled for late June and early July. The performers cited concerns over the event's political ties after organizers announced the initial lineup.
Forbesbusiness50 days ago
BTS Performs Second Las Vegas Concert at Allegiant Stadium
BTS held the second of four scheduled concerts at Allegiant Stadium on May 26, 2026. The performance featured songs from the album ARIRANG along with earlier tracks. The group last performed in Las Vegas in April 2022.
thequint.comworld54 days ago
Court Ruling Clears Path for Release of Leonard Cohen's 1972 Israel Concert Archives
A court-appointed referee ruled that Leonard Cohen's former manager Robert Kory acted properly in managing the singer's estate. The decision may allow release of previously locked audio and video footage from Cohen's 1972 concerts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
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nypost.comworld55 days ago
Le Sserafim Announces 2026 Pureflow Tour With Nine North American Dates
The K-pop group will perform nine concerts across the United States and Canada in September and October 2026. Tickets are currently available starting at $119 including fees for most shows.
theedgemarkets.comworld55 days ago
VAT Rate on UK Holiday Attractions Cut to 5 Percent for Summer
Officials announced a temporary reduction in the value-added tax rate applied to certain leisure activities. The measure covers theme parks, zoos, museums and children's tickets for cinemas, concerts, soft play and theatre. It also lowers the tax on children's meals in restaurant…
nypost.comworld56 days ago
Olivia Rodrigo Schedules Ten Concerts at Barclays Center in February 2027
Olivia Rodrigo will perform ten shows at Brooklyn's Barclays Center from February 11 to 28, 2027. Ticket prices for the dates range from $295 to $399 including fees.
The Hollywood Reporterworld56 days ago
BTS to Appear at American Music Awards on May 25
The K-pop group will make a special appearance at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 25. The seven members are already scheduled for four sold-out concerts at Allegiant Stadium the same weekend.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comworld63 days ago
Real Madrid Wins Legal Dispute Over Stadium Concert Noise
Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that it prevailed in a court case against a residents' association that had complained about noise from concerts at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The club said the ruling allows it to continue hosting large events at the venue. The dispute cent…
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Abc Newsworld63 days ago
Alternative Concerts Held Across Europe During Eurovision Song Contest
Alternative music events took place in multiple European cities this week as five countries boycotted the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, features performers from 35 countries and drew 166 million viewers in 2025. Or…
The Guardianworld63 days ago
Bring Me the Horizon's Oli Sykes Hit by Phone Thrown From Crowd During St. Louis Concert
Oli Sykes continued performing after the incident but cut one song and a fan interaction section from the set. The event is the latest in a series of objects thrown at musicians during concerts, including Eric Clapton being hit by a vinyl album in Madrid on 7 May. Sykes later det…
app.buzzsumo.comfinance67 days ago
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Co-Direct 3D Concert Film
The film Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D, shot across four concerts using 17 mobile cameras, opened to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores. Eilish, 24, and Cameron, 71, attended its London screening on April 28, 2026. Forbes reported the project focuses…
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Bar-Ilan University Hosts 14th Days of Jewish Music Festival
The Days of Jewish Music festival at Bar-Ilan University runs May 12-15, 2026 under the theme “Melodies of Hope.” The program includes 14 concerts along with lectures and workshops exploring Jewish music from Persia, the Balkans, Tunisia, Turkey, Yemen and Ladino traditions.
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Forbesfinance70 days ago
BTS Greets 50,000 Fans at Mexico City Palace After Meeting President
The K-pop group appeared on a balcony of Mexico's National Palace on May 6, drawing tens of thousands of fans to the Zocalo within hours. The event preceded three sold-out concerts in Mexico City expected to generate more than $100 million for the local economy. BTS met with the…
Al Jazeeraworld69 days agoUpdated
BTS Meets Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Before Mexico City Concerts
K-pop group BTS met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace on May 7, 2026, then greeted roughly 50,000 fans from the balcony overlooking Mexico City's Zocalo. The appearance came one day before the first of three sold-out concerts expected to generate mor…
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consequenceofsound.networld70 days ago
K-pop Group Draws 50,000 Fans to Mexico City Palace Before Concerts
The seven-member South Korean group met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at her official invitation and later greeted fans from a balcony of the National Palace. The appearance in the Zocalo square drew a crowd of around 50,000 within hours ahead of three sold-out concert…
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citizen.co.zaworld78 days agoUpdated
Austrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man named Beran A. pleaded guilty to most charges in a Wiener Neustadt court for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concerts. The plot, thwarted by authorities with U.S. intelligence aid, led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour show…
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Euronewsworld78 days ago
Austrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to terrorism charges related to a thwarted 2024 plot targeting Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. The trial, involving a second defendant, began in Wiener Neustadt and is set to continue until May 12. Prosecutors linked the suspects to Islam…
France 24world82 days ago
Congolese Star Fally Ipupa Marks 20 Years with New Albums and Paris Concerts
Congolese musician Fally Ipupa is celebrating two decades in the industry with new albums and major concerts in Paris. His career began in Kinshasa and has made him one of Africa's most recognized artists. He is known for blending Congolese rumba with R&B, pop and urban sounds.
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BBC Proms 2026 Program Includes James Bond Music and Progressive Rock
The BBC Proms 2026 season features concerts celebrating James Bond films and progressive rock, alongside tributes to composers like Benjamin Britten and Miles Davis. The eight-week event will include 86 concerts across multiple UK locations, with performances by various artists a…
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Bad Bunny Secures Parametric Insurance for Colombia Concerts Against Rain Risks
Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny obtained specialized parametric insurance for three sold-out concerts in Medellin, Colombia, to mitigate potential losses from heavy rain. A temporary weather station was installed at the venue to ensure accurate data for policy triggers. The approac…
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Euronewsscience97 days ago
Chicago Music Fan's 10,000 Concert Recordings Digitized and Archived Online
Aadam Jacobs, a music fan from Chicago, recorded over 10,000 concerts from 1984 to the early 2000s using portable devices. Volunteers are digitizing these analog tapes and uploading them to the Internet Archive for public access. The collection includes early performances by arti…
fortune.comfinance98 days ago
Volunteers Work to Preserve 10,000 Concert Recordings Collected by Fan Over 40 Years
Aadam Jacobs recorded 10,000 concerts over 40 years using a hidden cassette recorder, including Nirvana's 1989 Chicago debut and numerous punk and indie shows. Volunteers are currently digitizing the tapes to prevent deterioration. The collection represents an unofficial archive…
The Boston Globeworld105 days ago
High Demand for MBTA Train Tickets to 2026 World Cup Matches at Gillette Stadium
Fans purchased 17,450 roundtrip MBTA train tickets on the first day of sales for matches at Gillette Stadium, labeled Boston Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The sales surpassed previous records set by Taylor Swift concerts in 2024. Tickets cost $80 each and require proof of…