Backstage: Mariah Carey, Paramore and more…

A round-up of the latest live events news… Paramore and Blink-182 are set to headline the inaugural Adjacent Music Festival, which will take place on New Jersey’s Atlantic City Beach in May next year. The festival will also feature performances from Wheatus, Jimmy Eat World and Idles.  British singer Sam Smith has announced their official …

Asia welcomes return of busy live music schedule

Southeast Asia is attracting some of the biggest names in music and is set to host a number of events, from Justin Bieber to a stellar line-up for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix and more. After a quiet couple of years thanks to the pandemic, live music and events are returning. Taiwanese pop-rock band 831 …

Singapore Grand Prix announces headline acts

The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to welcome headline performances from international artists alongside the racing action, with the likes of Green Day, Westlife and Marshmello (pictured) set to perform. More than 75 performances will take place over the three-day race weekend from September 30 to October 2. The performances will happen across …

More artists pull performances in Russia and Ukraine

American rock band My Chemical Romance has become the latest act to cancel upcoming shows in Russia and Ukraine. In a statement posted on social media platform Instagram, the band said: “With deep regret, My Chemical Romance is cancelling our Ukraine and Russia shows in June 2022. We hope to be able to play for …

Sport and live entertainment condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ordered invasion of Ukraine, figures and clubs in sport, art and live entertainment have not only condemned his actions but have also cancelled performances and matches in response. The Russian State Ballet was due to perform at theatres in Northampton and Wolverhampton, but has now been cancelled due to the …