Astroworld task force highlights changes for event safety

The Astroworld task force, which was set up in Texas following the death of 10 people during a crowd crush at a Travis Scott concert, has outlined recommendations to improve safety at large events. The Texas Task Force on Concert Safety was set up by Texas Governor Greg Abbott following the Astroworld tragedy at NRG …

C3 Presents and Live Nation acquire intimate Stubb’s venue 

Stubb’s, a 2,500-capacity venue in Austin, Texas, has been acquired by concert promoter C3 Presents and its parent company, Live Nation. The new owners plan to renovate the outdoor music venue, which also incorporates a BBQ restaurant. C3 Presents and Live Nation completed the deal at the end of last year, and not only includes …

Task force to review crowd safety following Astroworld tragedy

A new task force will look into how to improve safety at large events following last year’s major incident at Astroworld music festival, in Houston, Texas. The plans for a task force were revealed last year following the November event, where 10 people died after a fatal crowd crush. Eight people died on the scene …

Plans for concert task force as Astroworld tragedy claims ninth victim

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced plans to form a concert safety task force, following the Astroworld Festival tragedy, which has now claimed nine lives.  Astroworld took place at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas last weekend and eight people originally lost their lives during a crowd surge, as artists Travis Scott and Drake performed on …

Live Nation and Travis Scott named in lawsuits over Astroworld deaths

Live Nation and artist Travis Scott (pictured) have been hit with multiple lawsuits following the death of eight people at Scott’s Astroworld festival.  On Friday, eight attendees were fatally crushed while hundreds were left with injuries during the rapper’s headline performance at the festival, held at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.  At a press conference …