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 …
UK music industry appeals to ministers over proposed US visa hikes
The UK music industry has called on UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch to help block plans for a major hike in US visa costs. It was revealed recently that the US Department of Homeland Security was considering an increase in visa costs by more than 250%. In a letter signed by organisations from …
US visa price hikes could make international touring difficult
Artists and those in the music industry have discussed the damage that will be done to international touring, should a 260% price hike for US visas be allowed to proceed. It was recently revealed that the US Department of Homeland Security was planning to increase touring visa fees for foreign acts by more than 250%. …
Backstage round-up: Asia touring news
A number of artists have announced dates across Asia including K-pop girl group IVE, British band The 1975 and K-pop boy group NCT Dream. IVE are set to embark on an Asia tour later this year, and will visit several cities including Manila, Taipei, Singapore and Bangkok, as well as their upcoming dates in Japan. …
Peter Kay begins monthly residency at The O2
Comedian Peter Kay started his monthly residency at The O2 in London over the weekend, with his first of 29 shows at the venue. Kay was presented with an award from the venue on stage during his first show, which took place on Friday, December 16. The comedian, who announced his first tour in 12 …
Bad Bunny tours reign supreme, Ed Sheeran sells most tickets in 2022
Industry data from Pollstar has revealed that Ed Sheeran’s ‘+–=÷× Tour’ (‘Mathematics Tour’) sold the most tickets in 2022, with more than three million tickets sold. Sales for Sheeran’s tour grossed $251.3m (£202m/€236m), placing him third behind rapper Bad Bunny and Sir Elton John. Bad Bunny’s ‘World’s Hottest Tour’ and ‘El Último Tour Del Mundo’ …
Event organiser TADC Sweden files for bankruptcy
TADC Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest event organisers, has filed for bankruptcy. The organiser said that the lasting impact of the pandemic, increased costs and a lull in ticket sales were to blame. TADC was due to organise shows from acts such as Trivium, Alestorm, Lamb of God, W.A.S.P, Helloween and more. The company has …
Peter Kay adds extra tour dates due to extreme demand
Comedian Peter Kay has added more than 20 extra dates to meet demand for his new tour, after hundreds of thousands of fans attempted to purchase tickets. It is the comedian’s first tour for 12 years after his 2017 string of dates were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets went on general sale on Saturday, …
Animal Collective cancels European tour over rising costs
American rock band Animal Collective has cancelled its forthcoming European concerts due to the rising costs of touring. The band, which has released 11 studio albums since its 2000 debut, was scheduled to play dates in several European countries including the UK, Germany, France, Austria and Ireland. However, the group took to social media to …
Shawn Mendes adds social impact initiative to world tour
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes has announced a new social impact initiative to complement his ‘Wonder’ world tour. The tour will feature a ‘Social Impact Village’ with online music show Reverb. The village will include points to discuss Mendes’ foundation, and will allow fans to vote on which issues the foundation should support. Fans will also …