RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham
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Vienna Is Tense Ahead of 2026 Eurovision Final
As Eurovision nears its détente, Vienna’s divisions over the contest are on full display — especially in the cultural heart of the city, Maria-Theresien-Platz, where different political factions held opposing demonstrations over the past two days. On Thursday a smattering of Israel supporters gathered at the Platz, named for an empress who once ruled the Habsburg Empire and is considered among the most intensely antisemitic monarchs of her era. The event, marketed as a Eurovision Flashmob, was not very mob-like. Participants wore shirts that read Mazel Lov, held hands and sang Hava Nagila. Some wrapped themselves in Iranian flags that date back to before the 1979 revolution, and as a soft drizzle descended, a band played jazz. But still, I could sense a frisson of tension, continuing the charged atmosphere from earlier in the week. A few of the heavyset older men in the crowd either belonged to secret service or just really liked wearing bluetooth headsets while looking in all directions every few seconds. Police vans idled nearby. Osnot Slomovitz, a longtime Vienna resident …
‘Blue Dot Fever’: Why So Many Concerts Are Cancelled 2026
Earlier this week, the Pussycat Dolls cancelled almost every date on the US leg of their PCD Forever tour. In a group statement posted on Instagram, they explained: “After taking an honest look at the North American run, we’ve made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to cancel all but one of the North America dates”. This came after Meghan Trainor ditched her entire tour, citing “welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five” as her reason. Meanwhile, Post Malone, who just canned six shows in his Big Ass Stadium Tour, said he did so to focus on his new album. It all paints a pretty tough time for concert-goers. And some fans suspect that for certain artists, the real reason behind abandoned tour dates is what The Times has dubbed “blue dot fever”. What is ‘blue dot fever’? The trend’s name refers to the blue dots that represent unsold tickets on popular vendor Ticketmaster’s site. Basically, it means not enough people are buying tickets to these concerts, making stars’ tours financially unviable. …
Billie Eilish Has A Bold Take On Fans Using Their Phones At Her Concerts
Billie Eilish at the premiere of her new concert film last month As the debate around phone etiquette at gigs rages on, Billie Eilish has admitted she thinks people need to relax on the subject. During a new interview with NME, the chart-topping US star was asked what she made of scenes in her new concert depicting a sea of mobile phones in the crowd. “I just think that’s what it’s like,” the Bad Guy singer responded, when “asked if her fans get a bad rap” over their penchant for recording so much on their phones at her gigs. She continued: “My generation, and the generations below, we love to film stuff. All I do is film and take pictures of stuff – all of the time. “When I was young and would go to concerts or festivals, I would film every single minute of it – and then I would watch every single video that I took over and over until I even had the audio of the crowd memorised. I think that’s not …
5 best things to do in NYC in May — free concerts to dance crew competitions
The International Dance League will hold its season kickoff event in New York City on May 2nd Time: 6pm Location: Hammerstein Ballroom Tickets If you’ve been following dancers and choreographers on social media since the heyday of YouTube, devoured every episode of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, are always excited to see the new choreo that comes along with a new K-pop release, and have seen You Got Served and all the Step Up movies a hundred times, finally there’s a touring event for us: the International Dance League (IDL). The new league will hold six competitions in various cities for its first season, kicking it all off right here in New York City on May 2. Six dance teams from all over the world are coming together to show off their best skills and compete for the win. With no restrictions on dance style, fans can expect the crews to bring their best, most innovative choreographies to the stage. Again, if you’ve been following the dance scene on social media, you might recognize the names of …
Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive
People always hold up their phones to record special moments at concerts, but they often never revisit those videos. Gigs, a new concert-tracking app launching this week, wants to change that. The iOS app helps live music fans turn their years of concerts, tickets, and photo and video memories into a personal archive with the help of Apple’s on-device AI. To add a concert to Gigs, users can import a ticket, email, screenshot, or even a website link, and the app will use Apple’s Foundation Models to extract the dates, venues, lineups, and other information to fill out the listing. For those who already track their concert history elsewhere, like Setlist.fm or Concert Archives, there’s the option to automatically import years of concert and festival attendance by linking their accounts. Image Credits:Gigs Once the concerts have been added to the app, users can sync those dates to their personal calendar, get ticket sale reminders, browse expected set lists, and view other info about the show or artist. When the concert ends, the app reminds the …
BTS concerts boost South Korean economy by £27m as foreign fans flock to band’s reunion
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch South Korea recorded nearly £28m in spending by foreigners attending concerts by K-pop group BTS, who recently returned to the stage after four years. Figures released by the credit card company Hana Card showed that some 30,000 overseas visitors spent about 55.5bn won on airfare, accommodation, food, and retail during the three days that BTS performed at Goyang Stadium earlier this month, according to The Korea Times. The band composed of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook had been on a hiatus since 2022 while the members completed their country’s compulsory military service. The members pursued solo projects during that time but returned as a group last month with their new album Arirang. The comeback was marked by a free concert at the historic Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on 21 March. They launched the accompanying Arirang World Tour on 9 April in Goyang, just outside …
Government facing urgent calls to ban ticket resales above face value for music gigs and concerts
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This The government is facing urgent calls to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value, a key recommendation emerging from a parliamentary review into the live and electronic music sectors. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which commissioned the review, has pressed for this measure to be implemented “without delay”. Beyond ticket touting, the report also advocates for the creation of a Government and industry-backed Music Fan Association, drawing parallels with existing structures for football supporters. Furthermore, it insists on a commitment to a comprehensive fans’ charter, outlining 50 recommendations aimed at improving the overall live music industry. Speaking at a launch event at the Le Pub live music venue in Newport, south Wales, review chairman Lord Brennan said: “Over the last year we’ve given a voice to fans of all different music types and genres from across the country, and they’ve …
Céline Dion’s concerts set to give Paris multimillion-euro boost
Celine Dion’s fans are not the only ones excited about the megastar’s new tour in Paris – hotels, restaurants and shops are hoping for a multimillion-euro boost from concertgoers in the French capital. The 58-year-old Canadian singer announced last month that she was returning to the stage for 16 concerts after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition. She could prove the latest in a series of stars to bring with them significant economic uplift from music fans, following Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour and as the South Korean mega-group BTS embarks on its tour. The Eiffel Tower was lit up to honour the return of the singer – who sings both in French and English – and with the city covered in billboards and posters, Parisian businesses are hoping the tour will prove a major money spinner. Dion’s tour could bring an additional 300 million to 500 million euros ($351-$585 million) into the city, said Alexandra Dublanche, president of Choose Paris Region, the organisation that promotes the wider Paris area. This includes ticket sales, hotel …
Scott Mills ‘abruptly pulled from major boyband concerts’ and Bake Off episode after firing
Mills has since broken his silence on the firing, saying: “Since the investigation related to an allegation that dates back nearly 30 years and the police investigation was closed 7 years ago, I hope that the public and the media will understand and respect my wish not to make any further public comment on this matter. Source link