Hometowns of Consequence is all about celebrating the venues that allow culture and community to thrive. Although Providence, Rhode Island is the third-most populous city in New England, it’s easy to think of it as […]
The South Bay has produced some of the most revered bands in punk history ( Black Flag, Descendents, Redd Kross, Circle Jerks, Minutemen and Pennywise). Yet the region between LAX and Long Beach has struggled […]
There wasn’t a wig in sight as the bride said “I do” in a gorgeous lace, mermaid gown in front of just four guests. The “Chandelier” singer got married to boyfriend Dan Bernard over the […]
Photo Credit: Music Venue Trust Music Venue Trust is fast approaching its $3 million target for ‘Own Our Venues,’ the grassroots initiative to secure the long-term future of UK live music venues. Music Venue Trust […]
Photo Credit: Ineffable Music Group Live Nation alternative Ineffable to waive all venue merch fees for artists in a continued push for a more equitable music business. All venues owned or operated by Ineffable Live, Ineffable […]
Photo Credit: Brian Yurasits The National Independent Venue Association has announced a partnership with r.Cup to reduce single-use plastic cups at its shows. NIVA members in r.Cup operating cities can reduce their environmental footprint with […]
Photo Credit: iHeartMedia / CC by 2.0 The surviving members of Pantera are selling out shows across South America. The opening date in Chile moved to a much larger venue. Vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist […]
Tom Grennan has been made a patron of the Music Venue Trust. The ‘Lionheart (Fearless)’ hitmaker has joined the likes of Sir Paul McCartney and Frank Turner as an advocate for grassroots music venues across […]
In 2019, Andrew Fleming-Brown realised that the venue he manages in Glasgow, called SWG3, a collection of industrial warehouses “designed for holding tobacco, not people”, was falling behind when it came to sustainability. Then he […]
Photo Credit: Dan Martensen Ed Sheeran has announced support for the ‘Own Our Venues’ campaign by Music Venue Trust. The initiative seeks to make some radical changes into the ownership of the UK’s grassroots music […]
Recognize the Music is working to bring the Audoo ‘Audio Meter’ to public establishments in the UK. Photo Credit: Hari Nandakumar Recognize the Music, described by its organizers as an initiative “to drive fairer, more […]
It’s the end of an era for a pillar of London’s club scene. Printworks started from humble beginnings. The iconic club was perhaps never intended to become a staple within the dance music community, but that’s precisely […]
Soprano Angel Blue won’t perform in an opera in Italy this month because blackface was used in the staging of another work this summer. Jason DeCrow/AP hide caption toggle caption Jason DeCrow/AP Soprano Angel Blue […]
A Brooklyn music venue has canceled a long-planned, sold-out concert featuring John Hinckley Jr. just hours before he was released from court oversight on Wednesday. Hinckley had been under the supervision of legal and mental […]
Were a trend expert to examine the fortnight’s big gig listings, they might be forgiven for assuming that we’re in the midst of an early 2000s revival. My Chemical Romance are back and playing vast […]
New York’s biggest dance music venue is getting a fresh look for a stacked summer season. Avant Gardner‘s founder, owner and Chief Creative Officer, Billy Bildstein spearheaded an ambitious redesign of the already-stunning Brooklyn Mirage. […]
Madison Square Garden Entertainment has named Lucas Watson as president, MSG Sphere, effective March 28. In this new position, Watson will lead the strategy and execution of all business aspects of MSG Sphere. The company’s […]