Oasis tour forced to cancel first-ever concerts in China
The restrictive hand of Chinese politics has forced the cancellation of Oasis‘ first-ever concerts in April. The British rockers, currently on a world tour promoting “Dig Out Your Soul,” were…
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Wilco tour charts U.S., European concert dates for spring
After supporting Neil Young on tour for the latter half of 2008, alt-country band Wilco has outlined its own set of national and international headlining dates for spring. The U.S….
Sugarland tour maps first dates in Europe, summer shows in U.S.
Country duo Sugarland has announced plans for its first European tour this March. After completing the 11-city venture, the musicians will return to the U.S. for alternating stints with Kenny…
Depeche Mode tour brings ‘Universe’ to North America
Trailblazing electro-pop group Depeche Mode will hit both coasts of North America later this summer after completing the first leg of its tour in Europe. The Tour of the Universe…
Ticket resale under fire again in the UK as officials look to protect ‘crown jewels’
A new report issued today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK is calling for the government to prohibit the resale of tickets to certain…
Comedian Russell Brand postpones three UK shows
A throat infection recently sidelined three UK concerts by British comedian Russell Brand. Affected shows were February 13 at Hammersmith Apollo in London and February 14-15 at Clyde Auditorium in…
Ticketmaster faces second class action lawsuit in Canada
Already facing one $500 million class action lawsuit North of the Border, Ticketmaster Entertainment has been served with another one in Canada, this one for $250 million. According to the…
Madonna tour recession proof in Europe
Madonna seems to be recession proof. The European extension of her Sticky & Sweet Tour went on sale in a few European markets this past weekend and had some immediate…
Live Nation names three new members to its International Music Division
“Live Nation Announces New Key Positions in International Music Head Office” LOS ANGELES, CA (PRNewswire-FirstCall) January 29, 2009 – Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) announced today three new appointments in its…
Janet Jackson tour postpones Japanese dates due to economy
Japan will have to wait for Janet Jackson’s Rock Witchu tour until later this year. The Grammy winning singer was scheduled to perform five shows from February 14-22, but the…