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Shakira’s October 3 Madrid concert became Amazon Music’s most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist, according to the platform. Another 50,000+ fans watched inside the temporary "Shakira ...

Live Nation has amended CEO Michael Rapino’s employment agreement extending it through 2031. It keeps his $3 million annual salary, adds a $17 million target cash bonus starting in 2027, and grants a ...

Music industry intelligence platform ROSTR has announced ROSTR Promoters, a searchable directory designed to help artists and agents find the people who buy, market, and make live shows happen.

Fans reported that they were unable to transfer Ticketmaster tickets to multiple events last Friday and Saturday. One customer posted a screenshot showing Ticketmaster displaying “Transfer Unavailable ...

With shifting algorithms and the rapid integration of AI, the ways artists interact with fans - and monetize those interactions - is evolving fast. From on-the-fly advertising tools to dedicated ...

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Macklemore, known for his pro-Palestine remarks, opens for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, and says “Free Palestine” on stage. Several NFL stadium owners threaten to cancel shows at ...

Here's a rundown of some of our favorite stories from this week on Hypebot. As always, thanks for reading and being part of our growing community of artists, managers, and industry pros.

Live music has become a powerful drivers of global tourism. According to a new study from Live Nation, live music fans are taking significantly more trips than the average traveler, building their ...

Quick Summary: Surging US visa petition fees, mandatory surcharges, and chronic consular backlog have pushed the upfront cost of touring the US for foreign bands to between $10,000 and $15,000 before ...

Oasis have sold out all 42 dates of their Live ’27 tour over this past weekend, September 25–27, using a ticket sale that looked markedly different from the scramble for its reunion shows just a ...