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Avett Brothers Lead Earl Scruggs Festival's 2026 North Carolina Return
The Avett Brothers headline the 2026 Earl Scruggs Music Festival in North Carolina, joined by Greensky Bluegrass and The Del McCoury Band for the September Labor Day weekend event.
Kylie Morgan, Breland Plot Brief East Coast Tour Run
Kylie Morgan and Breland announced a five-date co-headlining tour across New York and the Carolinas for spring 2024, starting April 17.
Seatfun Ticketing App Dodges Major Platform Fees With Invite System
Seatfun launched its invite-only ticketing platform targeting venues seeking alternatives to major ticketing companies amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny of the industry.
Tool Headlines Aftershock's Genre-Blending Sacramento Takeover
Tool leads a diverse Aftershock lineup featuring Wu-Tang Clan and My Chemical Romance at Sacramento's Discovery Park from October 1-4, with camping introduced for the first time.
Cobb Returns to Macon for Second South of Atlanta Fest
Brent Cobb announces the return of his South of Atlanta Festival to Macon, Georgia for May 1-2, featuring American Aquarium and other artists in celebration of the city's musical heritage.
Richard Ashcroft shifts set time for Scotland World Cup fever at TRNSMT
Richard Ashcroft will perform earlier than scheduled at TRNSMT festival to accommodate Scotland's World Cup match against Morocco, allowing fans to watch both the headline set and the game on massive screens at Glasgow Green.
Live Nation Takes Heat on Trial Day One Over Swift Ticketing Mess
Live Nation faced opening arguments in federal antitrust trial with prosecutors citing Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ticketing problems as evidence of monopolistic practices.
Grandson Blocked From Bringing Bob Vylan Onstage at London Venue
Grandson was prevented from bringing Bob Vylan onstage at his London show due to venue concerns about potential protests related to the duo's controversial pro-Palestinian statements.
Wetzel Announces 45-Stop World Tour Starting This May
Koe Wetzel announced a 45-city Night Champion World Tour spanning the U.S., Canada and Australia from May through October, featuring multiple supporting acts and stops at major venues including Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
BTS Drops 'ARIRANG' Tracklist With Diplo, JPEGMAFIA Production
BTS revealed the tracklist for their upcoming album 'ARIRANG', featuring collaborations with major producers including Diplo, JPEGMAFIA, and Kevin Parker. The March 20 release marks their first studio album since 2020's 'Be' and launches an extensive comeback campaign.
Charli XCX, Dave Matthews Band Lead Festival Lineup Drops
Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and The Strokes will headline Outside Lands in San Francisco this August, while Dave Matthews Band tops the bill at Maryland's Oceans Calling festival.
Drake Milligan Takes Country Show Across Europe This Fall
Drake Milligan has announced European dates for his Tumbleweed World Tour, spanning from September to November 2026 across multiple countries including Germany, UK, and Netherlands.
Tucker Wetmore Adds 17 Dates, Eyes Red Rocks for Extended Tour Run
Tucker Wetmore expanded his Brunette World Tour with 17 new dates through fall 2026, including a coveted Red Rocks show, as tickets go on sale March 6.
Gorillaz Plot Massive Fall Arena Run Behind Star-Studded 'Mountain'
Gorillaz announced a 24-date North American arena tour this fall to support their new collaborative album 'The Mountain,' featuring support from Deltron 3030 and Little Simz.
Cruz Beckham Tour Merchandise Places Cardiff in Wrong Country
Cruz Beckham's tour merchandise incorrectly labeled Cardiff as being in England rather than Wales during his recent concert at Clwb Ifor Bach.
Mac DeMarco joins Geese's Cameron Winter for Japanese karaoke session
Mac DeMarco and Geese's Cameron Winter were filmed doing karaoke together in Japan while visiting influential musician Haruomi Hosono during their respective tours.
Harry Styles Manchester Concert Special Lands at Netflix
Harry Styles will debut his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally through an exclusive Netflix concert special filmed at Manchester's Co-Op Arena, continuing the streaming platform's strategy of securing major artist partnerships.
SXSW Officials Coordinate With Police After Austin Bar Shooting
SXSW festival organizers are working with Austin police after a bar shooting killed three people and wounded 14 others just days before the March 12-18 event begins.
Shakira Makes History with 400,000 Fans at Mexico City's Zócalo
Shakira concluded her Mexican tour dates with a record-breaking free concert at Mexico City's Zócalo, drawing 400,000 fans and surpassing all previous attendance records at the historic venue.
Jakob Nowell Brings Sublime Back From The Dead With First Album
Jakob Nowell has taken over as frontman for Sublime and the band is releasing their first album of original material in nearly 30 years, continuing his late father Bradley's musical legacy.