Artists cancel New Zealand shows following cyclone devastation

Artists Lorde (pictured) and Sting have postponed and cancelled their upcoming shows in New Zealand, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.  New Zealand’s North Island was hit by the Category 3 cyclone on February 12, before it gradually moved down the east coast. The death toll stands at 11 and the country is currently …

Backstage: Kasabian, Lorde and more…

A round-up of the latest live music news… English band Kasabian has announced a series of European tour dates for later this year. They will perform shows in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and France. Tickets will go on sale for the European shows on April 14. Ohana Festival is set to take place between September …