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How Manchester’s Aviva Studios Cemented Its Place as Industry-Leading Home For Music & Arts

Aviva Studios is Manchester’s latest cultural powerhouse. Since October 2023, the venue has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors and is rewriting the rules of performance and creativity – bringing music, theatre, gaming, and visual arts together under one roof. Designed by world-renowned architect Ellen van Loon, its flexible spaces and cutting-edge acoustics make it a […]

Foo Fighters Are Heading to Tasmania For a One-Off Stadium Show

Foo Fighters are heading down under, for one night only. Dave Grohl and Co. will make the longest of hauls when they visit Tasmania next January, for their first live show in the Apple Isle since 2015. And no, they’re not playing the state capital, Hobart. The Foos will fill it up Jan. 24, 2026 […]

ARIA Awards 2025 Report ‘Record Year’

SYDNEY, Australia — Those dangerous-looking ARIA Awards are now safely in the possession of this year’s respective winners, though the industry is still soaking up the spoils. Labels association ARIA today (Dec. 3) announces “a record year of engagement across Australia and the world,” through its new partnership with Spotify for the annual ARIA Awards. […]

BOY SODA Signs With UTA

SYDNEY, Australia — Just weeks after nabbing his first ARIA Award, BOY SODA signs with United Talent Agency. Through the new partnership, BOY SODA is represented by agent Noah Simon. “From the first listen we knew BOY SODA was a special artist,” Simon remarks. “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the journey […]

Phish Announces Las Vegas Sphere Return in 2026 

Phish is heading back to Las Vegas. The iconic jam-rock group will return to Sphere next spring for a nine-show residency, expanding on the four-night run that marked its acclaimed debut at the venue in 2024. The new dates — April 16–18, April 23–25 and April 30–May 2, 2026 — were announced Tuesday (Dec. 2) […]

How to Watch the ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Special Online for Free

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Tonight, the world of country music is celebrating the holidays. ABC’s CMA Country Christmas musical special is back and bringing with […]