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2025 Impact 50 Honoree: Omar Al-Joulani

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

OMAR AL-JOULANIPresident of Touring, Live Nation ConcertsLive NationPREVIOUS JOB: ”A&W – as a cook.”LIFE-CHANGING CONCERT: ”Edgefest in Ottawa (Green Day, Foo Fighters).”In a business that morphs and changes gradually over the course of years and across multiple continents, Omar Al-joulani says there’s no such thing as a typical year.
Red Clay Strays Add Dates To 'Get Right Tour'

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

With a slew of sold-out dates coming up, country rock band Red Clay Strays has added dates to its upcoming “Get Right Tour,” with new shows in Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia and the band’s native Alabama “due to overwhelming demand.” New dates to the tour, which kicks off next month and will take the band across North America and into Europe, include The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 6;Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky, on Oct.
Rolling Loud Announces Two-Day India Event

2 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Although no dates or lineup have been announced, hip-hop tastemaking event Rolling Loud is headed to India for a two-day event produced in partnership with local operator District By Zomato. “We never imagined Rolling Loud would take us all the way to India — it’s incredible,” says Rolling Loud co-founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif in the announcement. “The hip-hop scene in India has been booming, and bringing the festival to India felt like the right decision.
World Cup Countdown: Live Nation, DPS Tapped To Produce FIFA Fan Festival New York / New Jersey At Liberty State Park

2 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

One year before the FIFA World Cup brings soccer’s biggest event to 16 different North American cities, the scene has been set for the FIFA Fan Festival New York/New Jersey, which will take place at Liberty State Park and include concerts presented by Live Nation and DPS.
PeoplesBank Arena: 10-Year Naming Rights Deal For Former XL Center In Hartford

3 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

It’s a new era for the 16,000-seat arena in Hartford, Connecticut, with a 10-year naming rights partnership seeing the former XL Center now known as PeoplesBank Arena, coinciding with a $145 million overhaul of the 50-year downtown facility.
Seated Founders Reacquire Ticketing Company From Sofar Sounds

3 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Seated, an artist-focused ticketing platform that has picked up steam since forming eight years ago, has been reacquired by its original founders four years after its acquisition by Sofar Sounds. Those founders are John Griffin and David McKay, who will lead the company’s return to independence as CEO. “It’s a full-circle moment – and one we don’t take for granted.” said McKay in a blog post to announce the transaction.
UPDATE: Sound Talent Group, Families Share Additional Information On Those Who Perished In San Diego Crash

1 month ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Additional information has been released on those who lost their lives in a Thursday morning plane crash in San Diego, with Sound Talent Group identifying the two other employees along with co-founder Dave Shapiro as Kendall Fortner and Emma Huke, both booking coordinates for the talent agency.
Maverik Center GM and Utah Grizzlies President Kevin Bruder, 56, Passes Away

1 month ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Kevin Bruder, general manager of the Maverik Center and president and CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, suddenly died on May 11, aged 56, according to the team. “Kevin passed away on Sunday, May 11, at the age of 56, while enjoying the Utah outdoors,” the Utah Grizzles shared in a statement.
Private Air Charter: Efficiency In The Air Can Mean Success On The Road (Transportation Special)

1 month ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Touring is a big enough challenge on land and home soil that it shouldn’t be a surprise that taking major productions across the world and navigating different customs and international guidelines — and tens of thousands of miles in the air – would add additional challenges. “Yeah, it is a lot of the time, but we’ve got a formula for it,” says Adam Bantz, global managing director and partner at Exclusive Charter Service.
Breaking: Sound Talent Group Co-Founder Dave Shapiro Dies In Plane Crash

1 month ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Three Sound Talent Group employees including co-founder and agent Dave Shapiro died in a plane crash in San Diego Thursday morning, a shock to the industry and artist community. “We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,” a spokesperson for Sound Talent Group said in a statement provided to Pollstar. “Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today’s tragedy.