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Australia’s Strummingbird Festival Blends U.S. & Local Acts in National Debut

A new entrant to Australia’s live music market has officially landed, with the inaugural edition of Strummingbird, a touring country music festival presented by Live Nation and Kicks Entertainment, drawing tens of thousands across three cities over two weekends. Held in the Sunshine Coast (Oct. 25), Newcastle (Nov. 1), and Perth (Nov. 2), the multi-date, […]

What’s the Future of the Concert Kiss Cam? Giving Fans Control of It

What’s the future of the kiss cam at concerts? Nick Groff, manager of German electronic producer Bunt., offered some insight when he took the stage at the Billboard Live Music Summit on Monday (Nov. 3) in West Hollywood, California. Related Usher Reflects on How His ‘Study’ of Music’s ‘Legends’ Helped Make Him One at Billboard […]

Warped Tour Founder & Vets Explain What Makes the Traveling Fest So Special: ‘It Was the Best Summer Camp on the Planet’

When Warped Tour kicked off in 1995, we’re guessing founder Kevin Lyman didn’t have any idea he’d be mounting a 30th-anniversary edition of his traveling rock fest in 2025 — or that he’d be named Billboard‘s 2025 Visionary at Monday’s (Nov. 3) Billboard Live Music Summit for all the ways he’s helped revolutionize the industry. […]

Forget the Crumbl Cookie, Dove Unveils ‘Spiced Chai Latte,’ Hot Cocoa-Scented Products for the Holidays

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. Hot off its viral Crumbl cookie collection last year, Dove is back with another holiday collaboration, that unites its bestselling body […]