Pollstar Daily News Service
Friday, Jan 9, 2009 2:40AM
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Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs on an airplane or during a concert these days, it’ll cost you.
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Friday, Jan 9, 2009 2:30AM
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The recession has even hit the interests of Robert F.X. Sillerman, who can claim success with Elvis but may need to reassess his business interests in Las Vegas. more
Friday, Jan 9, 2009 2:10AM
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The annual Creamfields music festival generated £7.2 million for the local economy in Cheshire, England, according to North West Research Service. more
Friday, Jan 9, 2009 2:10AM
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As in most regions of the world, the big end-of-year news in Japan is the world economic crisis, which has hit the archipelago particularly hard as the country relies heavily on exports and a strong American dollar. more
Friday, Jan 9, 2009 2:00AM
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Several pop singers used unauthorized material in their performances on two different year-end TV music programs, according to Korean media. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 3:41PM
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Live Nation is passing on the 2009 edition of its Pemberton Festival in British Columbia, which got the go-ahead from a provincial land commission too late in ’08 to prove feasible. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:25PM
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Live Nation stock took a sudden jump Jan. 8, right after CEO Michael Rapino gave a presentation to investors that the company doesn’t see any weakness in ticket sales for 2009. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 11:00AM
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Phish’s summer tour is a reality. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:30AM
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The North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, Mass., will be forced to close its doors after 53 years unless the nonprofit raises $500,000 by the end of January. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:20AM
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A lot of football fans probably squirmed a bit watching year-end bowl games with sponsor names like Citigroup, Capital One Financial and GMAC flashing on the screen. So much for letting taxpayers forget for a moment the $700 billion federal bailout. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:15AM
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The press release says “Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The ILMC,” although those who regularly attend the annual British conference may not feel the two are mutually exclusive. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:10AM
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The dominant issue of 2008 was the bursting of the touring and festival bubble after a five-year spirited growth. more
Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 2:05AM
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The Taiwanese Information Department announced in late December that artists from mainland China will soon be able to record music, perform commercially and hold concerts in Taiwan. more