Justin Bieber has cancelled the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour. Ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster show the dates as cancelled, though the Canadian singer has yet to comment on the cancellations. According to the Ticketmaster website, all shows have been cancelled which included dates in Manchester and Paris this month. Further dates in …
Backstage: Justin Bieber, Bob Dylan and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… Justin Bieber has postponed the remainder of his world tour with 70 concerts across four continents impacted. The Canadian singer said the same health problems that caused him to postpone dates in North America earlier this year were the reason for his decision to cancel upcoming Justice …
Pollen turns to Goldman Sachs and Kroll in search for buyer – report
Events start-up Pollen is reportedly trying to find a buyer, and has turned to investment banking company Goldman Sachs and restructuring firm Kroll to aid its search. According to a report from Sky News, Pollen has turned to the companies to help salvage its future. However, one source said that Kroll’s involvement was solely surrounding …
Backstage: Elton John, Bieber and more
A round-up of the latest live music news… Elton John has added new stops in Australia and New Zealand as his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is expanded again. The run will see the icon play fives dates in January 2023, including McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, AAMI Park in Melbourne, Allianz Stadium in Sydney, …
Pollen misses June payroll – TheTicketingBusiness News
Events start-up Pollen missed a payroll in June, according news site Sifted. In April, the travel and entertainment technology company had announced that it had raised $150m (£118m/€140m) in Series C funding. However, in May Pollen laid off over 150 employees. Now, reports have surfaced over missed salary payments for both US and UK-based employees. …
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 …
Backstage: Glastonbury, Justin Bieber and more…
A round-up of the latest live music news… The UK’s flagship live music event Glastonbury Festival has announced its full line-up for its 2022 showpiece in June, with new additions including performances from acts like AJ Tracey, Jamie T, Yungblud, Pa Salieu and Sea Girls. Warm up acts for headliners Billie Eillish, Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar …
StubHub reveals 25% increase in ticket sales ahead of US summer season
StubHub has revealed a 25% increase in ticket sales, compared to the 2019 US summer concert season. The ticket resale platform has said that the increase in ticket sales is attributed to the number of events this summer, which is almost double that in the same period in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. …
Ticketmaster moves into South African market
Ticketing company Ticketmaster is to enter the South African market for the first time after announcing its launch in Africa’s potentially most lucrative nation. Ticketmaster South Africa, to be headquartered in Cape Town, will provide ticketing technologies, solutions and services. The move follows Ticketmaster’s onsale for Justin Bieber’s Justice World Tour, which the company claims …
Justin Bieber uses world tour to incite change
Justin Bieber is hoping to use his Justice World Tour to aid the fight on climate change, criminal justice reform and voter registration. The Canadian artist is working with Propeller, a platform that allows users to gain points to support various causes, such as the environment, democracy and LGBTQ+ rights. The platform essentially rewards fans …