Muhammad Ibadurrohman
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 23, 2026
- 34 views
The Beaches Experience Renewed Viral Success, Toronto Welcomes New Live Venue, and Canadian Music Mourns Cris Derksen
The Canadian music landscape is currently a nexus of dynamic developments, from an indie rock band experiencing a surge in global popularity to the inauguration of a state-of-the-art performance venue…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 22, 2026
- 33 views
States Demand Breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster Following Landmark Antitrust Verdict
Weeks after a federal jury delivered a sweeping verdict that Live Nation Entertainment illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry, a coalition of dozens of state attorneys general has formally called…
Aveline Kirana
- Classical & Opera
- May 21, 2026
- 40 views
Tosca: A Live Recording from the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Examined
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, a cornerstone of Italy’s operatic calendar, once again presented Giacomo Puccini’s enduring masterpiece, "Tosca," to a discerning audience in its 2024 season. This particular production, now…
- Classical & Opera
- May 20, 2026
- 39 views
The Metropolitan Opera Announces "El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego" as Finale to its Live in HD Series on May 30, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera is poised to deliver a powerful closing to its acclaimed Live in HD series for the 2025-2026 season with a screening of "El Último Sueño de Frida…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 19, 2026
- 42 views
Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Ignite Crisis in Live Music Touring Industry
Just when Whitney Smith felt she’d finally gotten a handle on touring costs in the post-COVID landscape, skyrocketing fuel prices threw everything back into disarray, plunging the live music industry…
Nana Wu
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- May 19, 2026
- 49 views
Congressional Democrats Convene "Shadow Hearing" to Denounce DOJ’s Live Nation Settlement and Advocate for Ticketmaster Divestiture
On Monday, May 18, Congressional Democrats orchestrated a compelling "shadow hearing" to vehemently criticize the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent antitrust settlement with Live Nation, a deal that was…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 18, 2026
- 34 views
Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) Achieves Historic €393 Million Revenue in 2025, Fueled by Live Music Boom and Digital Growth
The Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) proudly concluded 2025 with an unprecedented financial performance, reporting the highest revenue in its distinguished history: a staggering €393 million (approximately $457…
- Music Industry Business & Finance
- May 18, 2026
- 38 views
The Post-Pandemic Live Music Market Faces a Correction: Rising Costs and Shifting Fan Behavior Lead to Tour Cancellations and Economic Uncertainty
For seasoned tour and production manager Kimberly Curry, the past year has marked an unexpected deceleration in the vibrant post-pandemic live music resurgence. Conversations with peers across the industry reveal…
Jia Lissa
- Electronic, EDM & Club Culture
- May 17, 2026
- 36 views
Apple Music to broadcast EDC Las Vegas sets via new stream series, Club Live.
Apple Music has officially announced the launch of "Club Live," an ambitious new live series dedicated to broadcasting select DJ sets from prominent festivals and club nights across the globe.…
- Global Music News & Chart Trends
- May 17, 2026
- 44 views
Harry Styles Kicks Off "Together, Together Tour" with Dazzling Amsterdam Premiere, Signaling a New Era of Live Performance
Amsterdam, Netherlands – Global music icon Harry Styles inaugurated his highly anticipated "Together, Together Tour" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a spectacular opening night at Amsterdam’s 56,000-capacity Johan Cruijff…
