Five organisations representing hospitality, entertainment, music venues and night-time associations have written to the UK Government, calling for action over rising energy costs. UK Hospitality, Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA), Music Venue Trust, The British Institute of Innkeeping and The British Beer and Pub Association have written a letter the the Government, highlighting the surging energy …
ASM Global’s Coca-Cola Music Hall celebrates packed first year
Coca-Cola Music Hall in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has enjoyed a first year that featured over 100 events and welcomed more than 165,000 people. The 4,200-capacity venue, which is operated by ASM Global, held 59 concerts and 43 private events since it opened last year. Artists that have performed at the venue include Ednita Nazario, …
Record-breaking ticket sales expected for Rugby League World Cup 2021
Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers are expecting record-breaking ticket sales for the upcoming tournament. Over a quarter of a million tickets have already been sold and the women’s opener is set to have a record-breaking crowd in attendance. The tournament, which was postponed from last year, will feature men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions running …
Weezer cancel Broadway residency due to low ticket sales
Alternative rock band Weezer have cancelled their Broadway residency due to “low ticket sales” and “unbelievably high expenses”. The band had been due to start the residency, which was intended to promote their ongoing SZNZ project, in September. The project is a year-long, four-EP release cycle matching up to each season, and was supposed to …
Rematch returns with ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ immersive experience
Rematch, which recreates iconic sporting moments through immersive theatrical events, is set to return in 2023 with a performance of 1974’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’. The event is set to showcase the impact of sport on wider culture, while also re-telling the story of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman’s iconic boxing match in Zaire (now …
Seven UK cities shortlisted to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023
The BBC today (Friday) confirmed the seven UK cities on the shortlist to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest next year. Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have been shortlisted to host the event. There were expressions of interest from 20 cities across all four nations that make up the United Kingdom. Applicants …
Rage Against The Machine cancel UK and European tour dates
American rock band Rage Against The Machine have cancelled their upcoming UK and European tour dates, after frontman Zack de la Rocha injured his leg during a performance. The band had returned to performing last month after an 11-year absence, but de la Rocha injured his leg mid-way through a rescheduled show in Chicago. De …
Qatar Airways offers fans chance to win World Cup tickets
Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup in Qatar with the launch of ‘The Journey Tour’. ‘The Journey Tour’ is an interactive bus tour across Europe that will offer several lucky winners the chance to attend the World Cup later this year. The activation will kick off in London …
Harlequins partners with Destination Sport Travel and Sportsbreaks.com
Rugby union club Harlequins has partnered with Destination Sport Travel and sister brand Sportsbreaks.com for its business travel and fan travel offerings. Travel provider Destination Sport will support Harlequins with its team and business travel as part of a multi-year deal, while Sportsbreaks.com will provide opportunities for supporters through travel packages for select fixtures. Destination Sport boasts partnerships with …
Glasgow’s Junction 1 main stage set to be removed after complaints
The main stage of a music venue in Glasgow is set to be removed after more than 200 noise complaints were lodged by local residents. Recent events held over consecutive weekends at Junction 1 received around 215 noise complaints from locals. Now, the city’s council has taken action against the open-air main stage. Upcoming events …