Festivals & Events
San Antonio Mayor calls for Kanye West’s July 4 Alamodome concert to be cancelled
She argued the city "should not host someone with a record of hate speech and antisemitic comments"
The Jacksons featuring original Jackson 5 members announce 2026 UK tour
Marlon and Jackie will be joined by the stars of the 'MJ The Musical' and 'Thriller' stage shows
Cancer Bats Announce 2026 UK Tour
The Canadian hardcore band release their new album 'Give Me Dirt' in August
Rod Stewart Uses Oxygen Tank During Concert After Nearly Fainting Onstage
"The show must go on," the 81-year-old rocker told the Utah crowd.
Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show
The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident
Rod Stewart Uses Oxygen Tank During Concert After Nearly Fainting Onstage
"The show must go on," the 81-year-old rocker told the Utah crowd.
Man Dies After Falling at Goose Madison Square Garden Show
The band said they were “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the incident
Cancer Bats announce 2026 UK tour
The Canadian hardcore band release their new album 'Give Me Dirt' in August
Spotify beta tests direct uploads for music videos and live performances
The move steps up Spotify's challenge to YouTube, which dominates music video streaming globally. Source
Spotify launches 'Reserved' ticketing in the US via Live Nation partnership
Eligible Spotify subscribers will begin receiving notifications that two tour tickets have been set aside for them, with a purchasing window opening on June 23. Source
Japan copyright reform grants royalties for public performance of recordings
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Kirk Hammett Falls On Stage Amid Backlash
The accident occurred during 'Seek & Destroy' at a show in Dublin's Aviva Stadium
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett falls from stage days after Taylor Swift T-shirt backlash
The accident occurred during 'Seek & Destroy' at a show in Dublin's Aviva Stadium
Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Soulwax postpone Meltdown appearance in London tonight due to health and safety issue at venue
They had been due to close out the Harry Styles-curated festival at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night (June 21)
Ed Sheeran’s Dynamic, Hit-Filled Nashville Show: 5 Best Moments
Billboard highlights the top moments from Sheeran's Loop Tour concert at Nissan Stadium.
Fan Dies After Falling From Balcony During Goose Concert at Madison Square Garden
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band wrote.
Fan Dies After Falling From Balcony During Goose Concert at Madison Square Garden
"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band wrote.
Ed Sheeran’s Dynamic, Hit-Filled Nashville Show: 5 Best Moments
Billboard highlights the top moments from Sheeran's Loop Tour concert at Nissan Stadium.
Jonny Greenwood Compares Cancelled Shows to Removing Books
Two shows by Greenwood and Israeli musician Dudu Tassa were cancelled last year following pressure from pro-Palestinian campaigners