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10 hours ago · The O2’s purple patch of first-time headliners is being turbo-charged by artists from across the globe, according to the London arena’s boss Steve Sayer. The 20,000-cap …

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Nov 6, 2024 · The Global Promoters Report (GPR) 2024, the latest indispensable guide to the industry’s leading promoters and touring territories, is out now. The third edition of the …

9 hours ago · Hozier is set to play stadiums in the US for the first time after announcing a fresh run of North American dates for 2025. The Irish singer-songwriter attracted more than one …

2 days ago · So long, goodbye: Sum 41 tour report As Sum 41 lower the curtain on their 30-year touring career, IQ goes backstage on the year-long farewell jaunt By Derek Robertson on 28 …

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Dec 12, 2024 · With massive tours from the likes of Coldplay, Oasis, Dua Lipa, AC/DC, Lana Del Rey, Shakira, Ed Sheeran and Guns N’Roses in the pipeline, 2025 promises to be the biggest …

Nov 14, 2024 · The Cure’s touring team have spoken to about live’s integral role in the multi-pronged strategy that helped the band’s first studio album in 16 years top the charts across …