Liberty Media Moves Live Nation to Different Asset Group
Liberty Media announced this week that it would re-attribute its 33 percent stake in Live Nation Entertainment, along with other assets, from Formula One Group to its SiriusXM tracking stock, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Over the years, analysts have wondered if Liberty could eventually acquire control of Live... Read more
Pearl Jam To Play First NYC Show In Three Years Ahead of ‘Gigaton’
Pearl Jam is heading to New York City for the first time in three years to play the famed Apollo Theater for a special SiriusXM/Pandora concert. The gig, set to take place in Harlem on March 26, will air live on Pearl Jam’s SiriusXM channel, Pearl Jam Radio, along... Read more
Coldplay To Perform Acoustic Concert In Los Angeles For SiriusXM
The rockers of Coldplay will perform a special, stripped-down set in Los Angeles later this month for SiriusXM and Pandora listeners. The performance will take place on Wednesday, January 15 at The Garage in SiriusXM’s expanded west coast studios in Hollywood, California. Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Colplay... Read more
Report: Regulators May Prevent Live Nation Owner’s Bid to Buy iHeart Radio
Billionaire John Malone, owner of Liberty Media, plans to acquire iHeartRadio, leaving the Department of Justice wondering if it should intervene. According to the New York Post, sources say that lawyers for the DOJ are scheduled to look into the merger and any potential anti-competitive implications that may follow... Read more
Phish To Play SiriusXM Concert At Philadelphia’s The Met
Phish has announced a special concert this December at Philadelphia’s historic The Met. The invitation-only performance will take place at the 3,500-capacity venue on December 3. Phish recently fired up their own satellite channel, and Phish bassist Mike Gordon noted “what better way to celebrate Phish Radio than putting... Read more
Dave Matthews To Perform Exclusive SiriusXM/Pandora Show in LA
The rockers of Dave Matthews band will perform a special and intimate invite-only show for SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners next month in Los Angeles. The concert, set to take place on September 11 at SiriusXM’s newly expanded LA Studios dubbed “The Garage,” will be an entirely acoustic set.... Read more
Jonas Brothers To Headline Exclusive Pandora, SiriusXM Gig At Webster Hall
The pop-star trio Jonas Brothers will play New York City’s legendary Webster Hall next month for an exclusive Pandora and SiriusXM concert. The show is slated to take place on August 20 for Pandora listeners and SiriusXM subscribers with SiriusXM hosts of The Morning Mash Up – Nicole Ryan,... Read more
SiriusXM Could Partner With Live Nation After Pandora Acquisition
Following the purchase of the music streaming service Pandora Media, industry insiders are wondering if SiriusXM could team up with Live Nation Entertainment next. Last week, SiriusXM announced its $3.5 billion acquisition of Pandora. After acquiring the streaming service, rumors have been flying regarding SiriusXM and Live Nation. Both... Read more