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Photo Credit: Rendering of Honda Center Encore Anaheim’s Honda Center announces a $1 billion privately funded renovation to reimagine the arena, spearheaded by longtime stewards, the Samueli Family. OC Sports & Entertainment (OCSE) made the announcement of the multi-year investment led by the owners of the Anaheim Ducks. The comprehensive renovations will reimagine nearly every aspect of the venue. The project launched last fall and plans to run through the end of 2027. Importantly, Honda

Photo Credit: Alexander Abero With the TICKET Act’s passage in the U.S. House, several music industry organizations have released full statements in support of the action. Now the law must pass through the Senate. Several music industry organizations released statements about the passage of the TICKET Act. Some of those statements praise the move, but also call attention to carve outs that may weaken the law as it is written. Here’s a peek at where many industry bodies stand on the passage. N

Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge. Photo Credit: UMG Is the streaming plateau over? A growth-minded Universal Music Group (UMG) generated $3.30 billion/€2.90 billion during 2025’s first quarter, when subscription revenue grew by 11.5% year over year. That’s according to the major label’s just-released Q1 earnings breakdown, which points to roughly $2.55 billion/€2.24 billion (up 12.7% YoY) in recorded revenue for the three-month stretch. As usual, the lion’s share of the sum ($1.83 bil

Photo Credit: Dylan Mullins The House has passed the TICKET Act with a bipartisan vote of 409-15. Now the bill heads to the Senate to await a final vote before making it to the President’s desk. The Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act has passed in the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 409-15. The bill, which has near-universal support from both parties, would ensure a fair, dynamic, and transparent ticket market for fans across the United States. It h

Belift Lab act Enhypen, which is helping drive concerts revenue growth at Hybe. Photo Credit: Ten Asia Thanks in large part to a substantial jump on the concerts side, Hybe has reported record Q1 2025 revenue of ₩500.61 billion (currently $349.36 million). The professional home of BTS shed light on its first-quarter showing today, with the mentioned revenue representing a close to 39% increase from the same period in 2024. As Hybe acts released relatively few albums during Q1, however, recorde

Photo Credit: Google Spotify stock (SPOT) shares fell by roughly 8% after the company reported its Q1 2025 MAU and subscriber gains, showing the Q2 slowdown in action. So what’s going on? Spotify reported disappointing user and financial guidance for Q2 after showing the second-highest Q1 subscriber net addition in the streaming giant’s history. The company’s stock (SPOT) fell as much as 8% in early pre-market trading on Tuesday (April 29), and down roughly 6% around an hour before the market

Photo Credit: Fortune Live Media / CC by 2.0 During Spotify’s recent Q1 2025 earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek spun word salad for investors who were curious when the ‘super-premium’ tier targeting superfans would arrive. Spotify has been teasing an upgraded Spotify tier for nearly five years now—yet it has not materialized. Spotify now has 678 million monthly active users, adding five million net subscribers for 12% year-over-year growth, reaching 268 million paying customers. Despite that ‘record

Photo Credit: McDonald’s After a report that tickets to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour cost “less than a McDonald’s Happy Meal,” fans took to social media to debunk that claim. Last week, ahead of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour kicking off in Los Angeles, the lack of interest in tickets saw some uncharacteristically low prices—leading to plenty of roasting online. One user claimed they found resale tickets available for just $20, calling it “less than a McDonald’s Happy Meal.” If you think that s

Photo Credit: Daniel Kelly Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul have announced their 2025 co-headlining tour ‘Good Vibes Only’ headed across North America this summer—featuring special guest DaBaby. Produced by Live Nation, the 15-date amphitheater run kicks off on July 6 in New York and includes additional stops across New Jersey, Ontario, Illinois, and Michigan before wrapping in Georgia. The run also includes a hometown performance for Wiz Khalifa in Burgettstown, PA. The tour announcement arrives aft

Photo Credit: Parkwood Entertainment Thousands of tickets remain available for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter opening run at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium this week. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour kicked off last night in Los Angeles, with thousands of tickets unsold. Meanwhile, resale prices have reportedly dipped below $25. Considering the album for which the tour is named earned Queen Bey Album of the Year at the Grammys, something just isn’t adding up. But if fans thought the show would only include t

Photo Credit: Kneecap.ie Irish rap group Kneecap is facing swift fallout post-Coachella—its U.S. booking agency has parted ways with the group while two German music festivals have dropped them from the lineup. Here’s the latest. Independent Artist Group (IAG) has confirmed it has parted ways with the group following their appearance at Coachella. Without IAG’s sponsorship, Kneecap’s U.S. work visas are no longer valid. That means the group cannot perform in the country for the foreseeable fut

Spotify head Daniel Ek during his company’s What’s Playing event. Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify added about five million paid users but fell short of forecasted operating income during Q1 2025. Meanwhile, execs seem to have changed their tune about the Super-Premium tier’s release timetable. The streaming service revealed these performance particulars in its Q1 2025 earnings report this morning. In the breakdown, Spotify pointed to 678 million MAUs (up 10% YoY), including 268 million paid subs

The excitement is building, and it’s certainly not too early to mention the E word. Yes, the Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner! As tradition dictates, the reigning title holder, currently Nemo from Switzerland, is set to unveil a brand-new track to captivate fans before passing the prestigious crown to the next champion. This year, the spotlight will shine brightly in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday, May 17th, for the 2025 contest. Thus making it a date you won’t want to miss! “C

Following the enormous success of their 2024 Tears and Gearz tour, which captivated audiences across the USA, Canada, and the UK, it was only a matter of time before Bentley Robles and Zee Machine took their creative journey to the next level as a duo. They strongly hinted at this ambition with their recent track, “Lock Me Up!” released in February. As summer approaches, excitement builds around Tears & Gearz as these talented collaborators officially unveil “Delusional,” marking the launch

Photo Credit: Travis Scott by Frank Schwichtenberg / CC by 4.0 Coachella organizer Goldenvoice was fined $20,000 by the City of Indio for Travis Scott’s performance exceeding the city’s 1 AM curfew. Goldenvoice, the operator of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is facing a $20,000 fine issued by the City of Indio for Travis Scott’s performance on Weekend 1, which went past the city’s 1 AM curfew. A city permit from 2013 outlining the conditions under which Goldenvoice can hold the

Photo Credit: Alexander Shatov YouTube keeps raking in the cash from its advertisers across the globe, with ad revenue approaching $9 billion in the first quarter of 2025. YouTube turned 20 this year, and the company continues to boast significant growth for its investors. YouTube’s ad revenue reached $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year-over-year—just slightly behind analyst expectations of $8.97 billion. That doesn’t even include the additional billions in revenue gener

7-Eleven has finalized a Live Nation sponsorship deal, including When We Were Young naming rights. Photo Credit: 7-Eleven Introducing 7-Eleven the music festival sponsor: The convenience chain has scored When We Were Young naming rights and more under a Live Nation partnership. That newly announced partnership is already in full swing; When We Were Young’s poster has been updated to clarify that the festival is “Presented by 7-Eleven.” This marks the first time that the Las Vegas event “has w

Spotify has confirmed a north of $100 million global podcast payout for Q1 2025. Photo Credit: Reet Talreja Podcasting pays on Spotify – to the tune of over $100 million for creators during Q1 2025. But can the platform catch up to YouTube in the ever-important video-podcast arena? Spotify disclosed its worldwide first-quarter podcasts payout today, dedicating a relatively substantial 630 or so words to the appropriate release. As many know, video is now front and center in the battle for pod

Photo Credit: Kneecap.ie Ireland’s prime minister has called for hip-hop group Kneecap to clarify remarks made at shows urging fans to kill Tory MPs. Micheál Martin, Ireland’s prime minister, has called for Irish hip-hop group Kneecap to “urgently clarify” comments allegedly made during the band’s concerts about killing Tory MPs. Video of the group at a gig in November 2023 emerged, showing one member saying, “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” Footage of another show in

Photo Credit: Allan Pimenta Following performances at both Coachella and Stagecoach, country music icon Shaboozey is hitting the road with ‘The Great American Roadshow’ tour. The tour kicks off on September 22 in Indianapolis, IN before heading across North America for shows in Philadelphia, Nashville, Houston, and more. The Great American Roadshow Tour is supported by Coors Light and Jack Daniels. Shaboozey recently announced he joined the Coors Light’s Chill on Shuffle program, bringing more

Photo Credit: Ticketmaster Beyoncé tickets for her Cowboy Carter tour are hitting new low prices—some as cheap as a McDonald’s Minecraft meal—sparking viral chatter online. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour may have hit too closely on the heels of her career-spanning Renaissance tour, leading to some incredibly low ticket prices. Concertgoers have been roasting the low demand for her upcoming shows online, with one user on the former Twitter claiming they found resale tickets available for just $20

Photo Credit: Lance Anderson The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 inductees, with this year’s class representing a wide spectrum of music innovation and influence. Noted fan-favorite Phish was left off the list, though Warren Zevon finally takes his place among the honorees. Seven artists were selected in the Performer category including Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden, and The White Stripes. These inductees reflect the enduring legac

Splice has acquired Spitfire Audio in a reportedly $50 million deal. Photo Credit: Spitfire Splice has acquired Spitfire Audio for a reported $50 million, and with AI front of mind for the businesses, new features are teed up to release later in 2025. New York City-headquartered Splice and London-based Spitfire announced the deal in a brief release and a video this morning. Those official resources opted against disclosing the sale’s price tag; the $50 million estimate comes from the Financia

Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, home base for the LA Philharmonic (Photo: Abhard Photo) Ticketing scams and glitches remain a serious concern for concertgoers, particularly given the difficulties involved recovering lost funds. The latest meltdown happened in Los Angeles over the weekend, where potentially dozens of LA Philharmonic concertgoers were turned away after StubHub sold tickets multiple times to different buyers. It was a rough weekend for classical aficionados in L

Don’t miss Madison Rose invading the UK for the time on Friday night, 6th June 2025 at The Camden Club. Madison will be joined by special guests Myylo and Eden Hunter on support! We even hear there might be another special surprise in store…you don’t want to miss this one gays and theys. General Admission and Meet and Greet tickets are now on-sale. The post Madison Rose – She’s The One! Live in London on 6th June 2025. Tickets on sale now appeared first on EQ Music Blog. View the full articl