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news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Sigur Rós is headed back to North America in November for a dozen shows marking the final leg of the Icelandic art rock band’s three-years run collaborating with local orchestras and conductor Robert Ames. The setlist will feature songs from their latest album, 2023’s ÁTTA, along with favorites from their catalog. The band will be sure to show off selections from Takk, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with limited edition physical sets, digital releases, and more.
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news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
There’s lots of sun in the forecast, with dates announced for Aminé’s fall tour in support of his new album, 13 Months of Sunshine. The routing includes shows in North America and Europe, starting with the second edition of the rapper’s The Best Day Ever Festival in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Sept. 13-14.
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1 week ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Billy Joel broke the news today that he is being forced to cancel all scheduled concerts because of a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The announcement notes that the brain disorder, in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, has been “exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.” The affected tour dates included performances with Stevie Nicks, Sting and Rod Stewart.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
As one of the most beloved folks working in the production side of the live business, it’s surprising that tour director/tour manager Marty Hom had never before won the Pollstar Award for Road Warrior of the Year.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Metallica is taking its “M72 World Tour” into 2026 with today’s announcement featuring a return to Europe next spring and summer including some cities the band hasn’t been to yet. The band will be joined by Pantera, Gojira, Knocked Loose and Avatar on select dates. Today’s announcement explains that the 2026 “production will feature the same unique stadium production at mid-field in-the-round, with the Snake Pit in the center of the stage providing a complete 360° view of the show.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Independent Artist Group has promoted veteran rock agent Nick Storch to the role of Head of Global Artist Development as the company continues celebrating the growth of its music division. Storch is the longtime agent for Ghost and Sleep Token, among other major touring acts. He also works alongside Spiritbox, Sabaton and Frank Turner as well as co -representing Disturbed and Limp Bizkit. In April Storch signed progressive technical death metal band Gojira, for global representation.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Bon Iver has announced a multi-year partnership with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx that aims to advocate for gender equity and bring about change by drawing “awareness to domestic and sexual violence, sex trafficking, health care disparities and barriers within education and leadership.” This week’s announcement notes that Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon is a staunch advocate for gender equity, having created the 2 A Billion campaign, which “raises support, awareness and person-to-person connections in...
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2 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Jessica Simpson is continuing her return to music by headlining the Women Who Rock Benefit Concert presented by Gibson Gives. Proceeds from the event support Magee-Womens Research Institute, the nation’s first and largest research institute dedicated to women’s health. As an announcement about the benefit points out, “This isn’t just a concert—it’s a call to action.
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3 weeks ago | 
news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman
Phish fans, it’s time to start planning your luxury getaway to Mexico’s Caribbean coastline. The dates are here for the ninth edition of the band’s annual destination concert vacation, “Phish: Riviera Maya.”The all-inclusive event takes place Jan. 28-31 at the AAA Four Diamond-awarded Moon Palace Cancún. Along with nightly beachfront sets by Phish, the event will feature daytime pool parties and late-night DJ sets.
