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Future-Proofing Tours: How The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Stage Designers Got Creative to Keep Costs Down 

Rob Deceglio knew he wasn’t taking on the typical tour production when he agreed to produce The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. The R&B superstar’s global run would be another audacious spectacle of light and sound, utilizing some of the most innovative technology on the planet. But Deceglio’s assignment would go deeper; management wanted […]

5 Country Songs That Pay Tribute to NASCAR Legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.

The realms of country music and NASCAR have historically been united by a fervent and overlapping fanbase, one devoted to both high-octane races and country music’s musical traditions. Over the years, NASCAR’s pre-race festivities have frequently spotlighted country music performers. Conversely, some NASCAR drivers have made appearances in country music videos, while at least one […]

The Deals: Sony Music France Acquires African Label & Publisher; Symphonic Teams With Certification Platform for Human-Made Music

Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a label and publishing company, respectively. Together, the associated companies promote Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) and African artists. Founded in 1988, Lusafrica launched the career of Grammy-winning singer Cesária Évora, among others. It later signed African artists including Bonga and Boubacar Traoré, along with […]