concerts

After receiving a cease and desist order from Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson this week, TempleLive is revealing they are canceling the Travis McCready concert scheduled for this Friday (May 15). According to Billboard, the venue held a press conference today revealing the show which was set to be one of the first socially-distant concerts but they may be […]

Slipknot are canceling all of their summer Knotfest tour dates today over the coronavirus pandemic. The band made a post on their social media accounts saying they’re looking forward to performing for fans again while refunds are going to be made available for all ticket holders. Read More: An original Ghostface killer wants to make comeback in ‘Scream 5’ The […]

After scheduling the first socially distanced concert since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, country artist Travis McCready is being ordered a cease and desist order by the Arkansas governor. In an email obtained by The New York Times, Governor Asa Hutchinson says they appreciate the venue’s efforts to enforce social distancing but the show is still outside of […]

While people are eagerly awaiting some good news about the future of concerts, it appears shows won’t be happening until fall 2021 and Attila frontman Chris Fronzak has some insider info that is both good and bad. In a lengthy Twitter thread, the Attila singer is giving a bit of hard news to hear showing that even when concerts […]

Last month, more than 800 music venues banded together forming the National Independent Venue Association and now they’re asking for help from the public. The organization is getting people who want to help their favorite music venues to join in. They’re requesting people to send their local government representative a letter encouraging a bailout plan […]

Arkansas is getting the ball rolling on live concerts after a massive event-ban and shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first to take place will be Travis McCready from country-rock band Bishop Gunn next week on May 15. The date is a bit odd because Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson just announced on Monday that […]

Music fans in Missouri will be able to start going to concerts again as early as Monday, thanks to their governor’s new recovery plan.  State Gov. Mike Parson unveiled the “Show Me Strong” recovery plan on April 27, which outlines how businesses will be able to resume operations after the state stay-at-home order expires May […]

After postponing several of their European shows, My Chemical Romance are unfortunately having to make the decision to postpone more shows on their summer run. The band are rescheduling their shows in Prague, Bologna, Bonn, Kiev, Moscow & St. Petersburg today following numerous show postponements this month. Read More: Hear Caleb Shome give this Motionless In White […]

While people are wondering when and how concerts will operate once businesses begin reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, Spain is offering their rough roadmap for opening the economy back up and the US could use their plans as a way to create a template of their own. Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez revealed yesterday (April 28) the […]

While Ticketmaster is battling with multiple lawsuits and restructuring their refund options for ticket holders looking to get their money back amid the coronavirus pandemic, they’re reportedly furloughing hundreds of employees in a $500 million cost-cutting plan. According to a report from Billboard, this marks the first major cut of employees from the company amid growing economic pressures due to […]

While musicians are stuck unable to tour right now, a lot of various companies and people are coming up with ways to help discover new methods of making an income and Facebook are stepping up to say they’ll be reviewing something new. The social media site is going to be offering the ability for musicians to monetize […]

In a new poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos, it’s clear that even when shows and other large gatherings are going to be allowed Americans are going to be hesitant about going out again. According to the poll, less than half of Americans are planning to go to concerts sporting events, movie theaters and more […]

After a rumoured refund policy for Ticketmaster‘s postponed and cancelled shows came out earlier in the week, parent company Live Nation is officially revealing its Ticket Relief Plan. Ticket holders for the thousands of shows affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic are receiving an email on May 1 outlining their options for getting their money back. Read More: You can find […]

As many companies in a variety of industries are requesting government bailouts over economic pressures caused by the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of prominent music venues across the US are banding together to make a request of their own. According to Rolling Stone, more than 800 music venues are forming the National Independent Venue Association and they’re requesting financial […]