Usher revealed as surprise headline act for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert series

R&B artist Usher has been revealed as another headliner for the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix’s post-race concert.  The Yasalam After-Race Concert series will also welcome British rapper Dave, electronic dance group Swedish House Mafia, US rapper Kendrick Lamar and Rock band Def Leppard. Dave and Usher are set to perform on Thursday night, …

Tech Stack: the Metaverz, virtual events and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries… Introducing the Metaverz Triller, an AI-powered creator platform, has revealed its latest venture the Metaverz, a virtual integrated digital, technology, media and entertainment platform.  Inside the Metaverz, which is Triller’s first approach to the metaverse, fans can attend virtual concerts featuring their favourite …

3Arena expects to return to profit in 2022

Dublin concert venue 3Arena, which is operated by Live Nation-owned Amphitheatre Theatre, is expecting to return to profit this year following two COVID-impacted years. Over the next few weeks, singers Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, Sigrid and rapper Kendrick Lamar are set to perform at 3Arena as part of its jam-packed 2022 schedule. According to a …