BRISBANE, Australia — Kris Stewart, CEO of QMusic, the trade body that produces BIGSOUND and the annual Queensland Music Awards, is stepping down after five years in the role.
Stewart took the top job in June 2021, after eight years serving as artistic director at Brisbane Powerhouse. He departs ahead of the 2026 QMAs, which this year moves from the state capital Brisbane for the very first time, and will be presented April 22 on the Gold Coast.
In a statement issued earlier this week, Stewart says it’s the right time to move on to a new challenge and for QMusic to introduce new leadership. “The past five years have been some of the most exciting of my career, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the chance to work with my peers in the music industry and the team here at QMusic,” he remarks. “While sad that I’m finishing, I’m proud of everything I’ve achieved and leave knowing the organization has never been stronger.”
The search for the organization’s next CEO has begun.
QMusic chair Jake Challenor applauds the outgoing chief executive, noting he oversaw “significant growth” across the organization as total revenue in that time more than doubled and partnerships across government and industry have expanded.
Also, Stewart led QMusic’s advocacy at both a state and federal level, including contributing to the Federal Parliamentary Inquiry into live music, establishing the Queensland Parliamentary Friends of the Music Industry, held last week, and supporting the creation of the Night-Life Economy Commission, led by the state’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner, venue operator and Powderfinger bass player John “JC” Collins.
The QMusic board and Stewart agreed that this was the right time for a leadership transition, Challenor explains, as the organization shifts to a member-voted Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG), registered with ASIC. a process that is ongoing and close to finalization.
“With the organization in a position of strength,” comments Challenor, “now is the right time to hand over to a new leader to guide QMusic through its next chapter. As QMusic transitions to a CLBG, this marks an important step in the organization’s evolution – strengthening governance, improving flexibility, and aligning operations with best practice in service of Queensland artists and the industry.”
QMusic, Challenor continues, “is financially stable, well-supported by its funding partners, and backed by an experienced and passionate team. We thank Kris for his contribution and leadership, and wish him every success in what comes next.”
In a separate message posted on LinkedIn, Stewart remarks that his time at QMusic has been “some of the most enjoyable years of my career” and that he has a “few irons in the fire.”
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[SPOILER ALERT: This story contains the identity of the winner and runners-up revealed on Wednesday night’s (April 1) season 14 finale ofThe Masked Singer.]
From the very beginning of the 14th season of The Masked Singer, it felt like the universe was lining up to bring Galaxy Girl to blast off into the winner’s circle. In a season that featured one of the wackiest collection of undercover stars to date — including baseball legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz, convicted reality TV fraudsters Todd and Julie Chrisley, actress/comedian Tiffany Haddish, soccer legend Alexi Lalas, TV judge Greg Mathis, rapper Tone Loc, reality TV star Heidi Montag and movie star Tara P. Henson among others — Galaxy Girl consistently shined brighter than the others.
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She busted out with a strong first performance of Chappell Roan’s “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl,” saying her strategy was to just “have fun.” Among the early clues was that she was a child star who kept her singing a secret for a long time and that “perfection” was never her thing, though her performance of No Doubt’s “Just a Girl” was dubbed the most fun by judge Robin Thicke.
She showed her versatility by crooning Incubus’ mellow rocker “Drive,” with Rita Ora describing the vocals as “raw, rock & roll, gritty, sexy and fun.” And then she did it again, ripping through a powerhouse cover of Ellie Goulding’s “Lights” that had her dancing with joy as judge Ken Jeong agreed with his fellow panelist Jennie McCarthy-Wahlberg that GG was the standout front-runner.
The guesses were mostly in the ballpark, with Emma Stone, Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lindsay Lohan, Taylor Momsen and Hilary Duff being tossed out as possible identities along the way. In the lead-up to the finale, GG dipped into her emo bag with a high-energy run through Paramore’s “Misery Business” that had the judges saying that GG “came to win!”
On Wednesday night’s season ender, GG secured the bag with fiery performances of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good 4 U” and P!nk’s “Try,” winning over runner-up Pugcasso (Phillip Phillips), Crane (Normani) and Cat Witch (Kylie Cantrall). Who was the intergalactic star under that Saturn-like ringed mask? None other than Ashlee Simpson.
Billboard spoke to Simpson before Wednesday’s finale and found out whether she kept her gig a secret from her three kids, how the show got her psyched to tour again, and if she secretly wanted to win just to beat her husband, Evan Ross (Stingray).
You said you’ve wanted to do the show for years, but in a clue package you said you were thrown off by a reference to something bad that happened in the past. Why now and what was your motivation?
For me, it was something me and my kids watch together [and I thought], “This will be a fun moment for me.” At first I was like, “I’m gonna surprise the kids.” And as my daughter hears me rehearsing a song every day, she knew every song I was doing so I let her in, but I said, “You cannot tell your friends!” Being under a mask, getting to find your character and learn different songs … this show was so hard and so much fun.Also navigating where you’re going on the stage.
Your costume really allowed you to move around, but the giant planet head seemed very top-heavy!What was it like trying to navigate the stage with such a giant head?
Luckily for me, I could move my body in my costume, but I did a lot of knee drops and I could feel that every time. My knees were black and blue. … Galaxy Girl’s going down! I think even that, finding moves that were big and fun … I truly — and I hope it comes across — was having the time of my life.
It definitely did. You looked so psyched after your first performance of that Chappell Roan song. What was going through your head at that moment?
For me, it was such a different experience, and that was my first moment of coming out onstage and not being able to have eye contact with the audience, which I’m so used to, that’s a part of delivering a set. Really to express yourself and find that was my first moment of that, so yes I was very excited in that moment and the sets were so much fun. For me it was the excitement of not knowing the crowd and them not knowing me.
You sang mostly songs by other female artists. Was that a conscious choice?
Yeah, definitely. We were looking for female artists and girls that had that strong quality. I really wanted that for Galaxy Girl, who is strong, sensitive and there to have a good time.
Outside of your Las Vegas Voltaire residency last year and some press runs in 2008, you haven’t performed much over the past decade. Did performing under the mask help you gain confidence in playing in public again?
It was definitely fun for me because I’d done my first Vegas run so it just kept that momentum going. It definitely led me to a place where I’m like, “OK, I miss performing and I want to perform all the time.” That push of, “Let’s get the album out, let’s go on tour!” It got that feeling going for me where I really want to get back onstage and tour.
So are you going to do that?
I definitely think so, yeah. All in the conditions of this and also being a mom, definitely.
Both you and your husband appeared on the show this year. Be honest: Was there a friendly competition going on, or did you want to crush him? You seemed like you really wanted to win.
Going into the show, I didn’t think I was going to be on that long, and all of a sudden I got competitive — not against my husband, because I couldn’t see him. They would give us different [rehearsal and performance] times and different paths, even though you can’t see anyone anyways. But it was so funny because we couldn’t see each other, so I would hear him sometimes rehearsing his songs at night and he would hear me rehearsing mine, but that was about it. Or we would call each other and be like, “How did it feel? Did you see?” We were both just rooting each other on and there to have a good time. I definitely got into the competition not knowing, “Oh yeah, I’m really going to work on this song and get there!”
How did it feel when you won?
I fell to my knees and I was feeling great under my mask. I have to share the reveal video with my sister [Jessica Simpson] and my daughter and my mom’s dialogue, which was hilarious. They’re watching and it was like, “Oh my God! Is she gonna win?!” Their dialogue was pretty brilliant, they were so shocked!
You’ve done TV, theater, music — where did Masked Singer land in terms of you being an artist? How did it make you feel?
It was such a different version of being an artist. It was like, “How do you connect with the audience as Galaxy Girl?” It did remind me of theater [Simpson played Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway in 2009-10] in that sense that you discover who you are as this character and how to connect with them. It also felt like you were in bootcamp, learning a new song every day.
It’s been nearly a decade since you released an album. Any new music on the horizon?
Definitely new music on the horizon. I’m looking forward to playing new shows and definitely ready for that moment to release new music. I’m inspired.
Can you say anything else about the music?
It’s in the process, yeah.
Now that you’ve done this, has it inspired you in other ways to want to do movies or other big projects?
It’s gotten me to a place where I want to get into acting as well, and I’d love to go back to Broadway. It just gave me that itch of performing, between Vegas and this show it gave me that, “Oh, this is what I love to do.” This is my happy place.
Before you kicked off your Vegas residency at Volatire last summer, it had been almost 17 years since your last run, but you have performances at L.A. Pride and Stagecoach coming up. How does it feel to be more fully out there lately after a long time mostly out of the spotlight?
Stagecoach will be fun. It’s a DJ set with Diplo [as part of his Honky Tonk tent]. I’m so excited, because it’s one of the festivals that all my mom friends go to. That will be a great little party with emo cowboy boots. And as far as Pride goes, that’s my beautiful little fanbase. I was there last year — I saw Maren Morris play — so I’m excited to play that and also to watch the Pussycat Dolls and Ava Max and be in the crowd having fun with my gays.
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A little more than a week after Sturgill Simpson’s alter ego Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with the solely physical release Mutiny After Midnight, the group has announced an arena tour.
The Mutiny for the Masses outing kicks off Sept. 4 in Austin, Texas, and will stop in 29 cities before concluding at Lexington, Kentucky’s Rupp Arena on Oct. 30. There will be no opening act.
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Starting in 2024, Sturgill began releasing albums under the Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds moniker with Passage du Desir. Previously, Sturgill had declared that 2021’s The Ballad of Dood and Juanita would be his last album released under his own name. Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds toured previously in 2025 with the Who the F*ck is Johnny Blue Skies outing.
Mutiny After Midnight moved 59,000 units following its March 20 release on vinyl, CD and cassette. It was the first physical-only release to debut in the top 10 in almost three years, following the Record Store Day limited-edition vinyl release of Taylor Swift’s Folklore.
In addition to its stellar Billboard 200 start, Mutiny After Midnight debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts.
Starting Wednesday (April 1), Mutiny After Midnight is available for download on iTunes as a full album, including exclusive bonus track, a cover of Eddie Murphy’s 1985 hit “Party All the Time.” Also coming for April 18’s Record Store Day is a two-sided 7-inch picture disc with Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds’ versions of Procol Harum’s “A Whiter Shade of Pale” and William Bell’s “You Don’t Miss Your Water.”
Below are the Mutiny for the Masses tour dates
Sept. 4 – Austin, TX – Moody Center Sept. 6 – Rio Rancho, NM – Rio Rancho Events Center Sept. 8 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena Sept. 9 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl Sept. 11 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum Sept. 13 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena Sept. 15 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre Sept. 18 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena Sept. 19 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum Sept. 21 – Eugene, OR – Matthew Knight Arena Sept. 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Sept. 26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center Sept. 27 – St. Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena Sept. 29 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 2 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Oct. 3 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 6 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Oct. 7 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena Oct. 9 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Oct. 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Oct. 15 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena Oct. 16 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Oct. 18 – Washington DC – Capital One Arena Oct. 21 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center Oct. 23 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium Oct. 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Oct. 27 – New Orleans, LA – Lakefront Arena Oct. 30 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
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With Tiffany Young approaching nearly two decades in entertainment — and just ahead of her 10th anniversary since debuting as a solo artist — the singer-songwriter-actress has signed with the quickly growing Pacific Music Group ahead of her upcoming music releases.
Pacific signed Tiffany to a 360 deal encompassing full management representation and a recording contract with Pacific Records, the company’s flagship label. The signing formally launches the Korean roster for the new globally-focused Pan-Asian music and entertainment company founded by Ne-Yo, MC Jin, Indian singer-actor Sonu Nigam and former Warner Music Asia president Jonathan Serbin. Last week, Billboard reported that Timbaland signed his AI artist TaTa with PMG for management.
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“As I step into the next phase of my career, I find myself focusing more than ever on intention — on the quiet importance of details and on building meaningful connection through the work I create,” Young said in a statement to Billboard. “I’m honored and excited to begin this new chapter with Pacific Music Group as I prepare for my 10th solo anniversary album and the promotions to come. More than anything, I’m looking forward to celebrating this moment with my fans, the ones who have walked this journey with me, because the music has always been for them.”
Young left her native California at 15 to move to Seoul and train with SM Entertainment before debuting as a member of Girls’ Generation in 2007. The female act helped shape the commercial and cultural templates that K-pop now regularly exports globally. As part of the Girls’ Generation splinter trio Girls’ Generation-TTS, Tiffanymade chart history when Twinkle earned the first-ever entry on the Billboard 200 for a Korean-pop girl group. In May 2016, Young made her debut as a soloist with the EP I Just Wanna Dance, which reached the top 5 of Billboard‘s World Albums chart, while its title track reached the top 5 of the World Digital Song Sales chart. That was followed by 2019’s Babyface-assisted EP Lips on Lips, which sent her to a new peak on Billboard‘s Independent Albums chart.
While Young has kept a lower profile in the K-pop industry in the ’20s, she has stepped into musicals (including two runs as Roxie Hart in the South Korean production of Chicago), acting (she most recently appeared in 2024’s Uncle Samsik on Disney+) and TV judging (acting as a mentor on popular K-pop competition series including Girls Planet 999, Veiled Cup and Peak Time).
“Tiffany is exactly the kind of artist Pacific Music Group was built to partner with,” Serbin, Pacific Music Group co-founder and CEO, said in a statement. “She’s a true pioneer, an artist who helped define a generation, yet continues to evolve creatively across music, acting, and global culture. Launching our Korean roster with Tiffany is incredibly meaningful, and her 10th anniversary solo release in May 2026 will be a powerful statement of where she’s headed next. Korea is a cornerstone of the global music industry and this signing, alongside our expanded Seoul team, reflects our long-term commitment to the market.”
While Pacific Music Group is headquartered in Hong Kong, it has expanded its Seoul operations with 12 new hires — including the newly announced Korea exec Samuel Ku — to support artist management, creative development, marketing and global coordination.
New music from Young via Pacific Records is scheduled for release later this year.
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Despite how the saying goes, some things actually are black and white.
Saturday Night Live shared a new promo featuring its upcoming host Jack Black in a format very familiar to those of us with concerningly high screen times. The clip, shared Wednesday (April 1), follows Black as he films a “Get Ready With Me” (aka “GRWM”) vertical video before he hosts SNL. The actor and comedian, clad in a bathrobe with a towel wrapped around his head, lets viewers know that this upcoming episode is a particularly special one for two reasons.
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“The musical guest is my brother from another color, Jack White,” the similarly named comedian quips before breaking out into an air guitar solo. “And because I’m hosting the show for the one, two, three, four — count ’em — fifth time!”
Black, continuing on his GRWM journey, then goes through a wardrobe of eccentric patterned button-ups, graphic tees and jorts to build his perfect outfit. In the end, he decides on an ensemble of cat graphic tee, pizza and cat patterned overshirt, flame-patterned shorts (or “florts,” as he dubs them) and rainbow tube socks. It’s an outfit that can only be made complete with platform Crocs and a hybrid bucket-hat beanie (“buckeanie”), of course.
Their shared naming convention is not the only thing the sartorially confusing SNL host has in common with musical guest Jack White: In 2023, White also achieved five-timer status, having previously performed on the show once with The White Stripes and four times solo. White’s upcoming stint will mark his sixth on the iconic series.
Black is promoting his return as Bowser in the animated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which arrived in theaters on Wednesday. Black made his solo Billboard Hot 100 debut back in 2023 thanks to his song “Peaches” from the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, peaking at No. 56 on the chart.
The Black x White SNL episode will air Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/ 8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and next day on Peacock. Watch Jack Black’s full SNL GRWM promo video below.
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On Wednesday (April 1), Sabrina Carpenter shared a surprise teaser for the upcoming music video for her Billboard Hot 100 hit “House Tour,” from her Billboard 200-topping album Man’s Best Friend. She also made sure to let us know that the full video will premiere on Monday.
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In a snippet shared to Instagram, Carpenter drives a pink van, accompanied by actresses Margaret Qualley (who’s coincidentally married to “House Tour” producer Jack Antonoff) and Madelyn Cline. While their official destination is unknown, fans can deduce from the snippet that the trio are up to no good. As they drive, a voice on the radio warns listeners to lock their doors.
“It’s a not-so-pretty evening on Pretty Girl Avenue,” the radio announcer says. “Reports of robbery and theft are sweeping the neighborhood.”
Who are the suspects of these terrible crimes? “Three young women in minimal clothes” who are “armed and dangerous.”
Just as the announcer finishes his warning, the three stars pull up to their destination, Carpenter puts the car in park and Cline asks a very important question: “Should we go in the backdoor?”
“No,” Qualley and Carpenter immediately respond. Fans would recognize the moment as a cheeky reference to the “House Tour” chorus, “I just want you to come inside/ But never enter through the backdoor.”
Though she dropped the preview on April Fool’s Day, Carpenter assured fans that this is not a prank. “No joke…house tour video this Monday,” the singer wrote in her Instagram caption.
The music video comes just in time for the first of Carpenter’s two headlining performances at Coachella, starting Friday, April 10. Watch the full “House Tour” teaser below.
In support of her four-week Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Choosin’ Texas,” Ella Langley brought together a star-studded cast for the heartbreak song’s official video, which premiered Wedneseday (April 1).
Alongside Langley, the video features Yellowstone actor and singer/songwriter Luke Grimes, actress Ava Phillippe (daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe), multiple CMA Award winner Miranda Lambert (who also co-wrote the song) and Oklahoma singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts. The clip was directed by Langley, Wales Toney and Caylee Robillard and filmed in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Stagecoach Ballroom.
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Grimes stars as Langley’s beau in the video clip, as they return to his character’s hometown of Abilene, Texas. As they drive into the town, Langley’s character asks, “Do you ever wish you didn’t leave Texas?”
They stop by a local bar, when Grimes’ character spots a young blond woman (Phillippe) across the room. Subsequent flashbacks reveal that the two had known each other since childhood, and they had previously been in a relationship.
Butts portrays an Abilene local who joins Langley in the bar’s restroom and quietly warns her, “Texas has a way of keeping what’s hers.” Back on the dance floor, Grimes’ character can’t help but see his former lover staring at him, while Langley’s character quickly realizes the connection between the two.
Lambert plays a musician who’s set to head back to Tennessee. When Langley confides that she’s realized her man is falling for another woman, Lambert offers Langley a ride back to Tennessee. Langley’s character agrees, hopping in the van with Lambert. As the van hits the road, through the back windshield, viewers see Grimes’ character walk out of the bar and look around confused, as his now-ex leaves him in the Texas dust.
Beyond Langley, Grimes, Lambert, Phillippe and Butts in their main roles, the video includes cameos from cowboys, ropers, bareback riders and musicians including Dale Brisby, JB Mauney, Shad Mayfield, Tyson Durfey, Shea Fisher Durfey, Leighton Berry, Casey Donahew, Tanner Usrey, Wade Bowen, Mike Ryan and Melinda Donahew.
“Choosin’ Texas” is featured on Langley’s upcoming album Dandelion, out April 10.
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Alabama Shakes have lined up a string of North American and European tour dates for 2026. After releasing a No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart last year with “Another Life,”Brittany Howard and the band are headed back to the live stage for a spring and summer run of concerts. Starting on April 16, the band will hit major cities around the US, including Atlanta, Denver and multiple stops in Florida before setting off for a stint in Europe this July.
How to Buy Alabama Shakes’ Concert Tickets, At a Glance
After their incredible 2015 album Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes took a hiatus from 2018 to 2024, so that frontwoman/guitarist, Howard, could focus on her solo career. They would later reunite for a show in Tuscaloosa, Ala in December of that year, which led to a large tour in 2025 from July through September. Luckily for fans, the group decided to extend the tour and festival run in 2026. With their last single coming out in 2025, can we expect more music from the group while on tour?
With their tour kicking off soon and tickets selling fast, we’ve compiled all the best ways to shop Alabama Shakes’ tickets online. Ticketmaster does have some general tickets available, but shifting your focus to several resell sites is a great way sho cheap, last-minute concert tickets as well. See below.
Where to Shop Last-Minute Alabama Shakes’ Tickets Online
With resell sites like StubHub, SeatGeek and Gametime, Alabama Shakes’ fans can shop available concert tickets online and securely. Below, ShopBillboard put together a list of affordable ticket options, including exclusive promo and discount codes. Learn about how you can save on concert tickets for each site below.
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Alabama Shakes 2026 Tour Dates
Take a look at Alabama Shakes upcoming tour dates below, alongside additional musical guest at each venue.
04/16 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront ~ 04/17 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena ~ 04/18 – Charleston, SC – High Water Fest 04/22 – Memphis, TN – Grind City Amphitheater + 04/24 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park + 04/25 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater + 04/26 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre % 04/28 – Tallahassee, FL – Adderley Amphitheater % 04/29 – Boca Raton, FL – Sunset Cove Amphitheater % 04/30 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound % 05/02 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 05/24 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre # 05/25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre # 06/13 – Manchester, Tennessee – Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 07/01 – Leeds, England – Millennium Square 07/02 – Wasing, England – On the Mount at Wasing 07/03 – London, England – Alexandra Palace * 07/05 – Ghent, Belgium – Gent Jazz Festival 07/07 – Lucca, Italy – Summer Festival 07/09 – Lisbon, Portugal – NOS Alive Festival 07/10 – Bilbao, Spain – BBK Live 07/11 – Madrid, Spain – Noches del Botanico 07/25 – Eugene, OR – Autzen Stadium ^ 09/19 – Dover, DE – The Woodlands ^
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Country music’s biggest festival, Stagecoach, is back for 2026, and tickets are going fast.
This year’s headliners — Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone — will take the stage from April 24 through the 26, taking place after Coachella at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif. Other notable performers featured in the stacked lineup include Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley, Red Clay Strays, Warren Zeiders, Nate Smith, Sam Barber, Gavin Adcock, Wyatt Flores, Hudson Westbrook and Cameron Whitcomb.
While the festival is country-centric, attendees will also be treated to rock and pop acts. Tickets for the festival went on sale in October, and the demand for them hasn’t died down. Securing tickets to the festival can be difficult, especially given that they sell out within hours of release. Not to mention, pricing is not always ideal.
Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite sites to shop for affordable tickets for Stagecoach 2026. We’ve also included promo codes that’ll hopefully bring down the pricing further. Keep reading to learn more.
Where to Buy Affordable Stagecoach 2026 Tickets Online
If you’ve been searching for tickets for the specific day or days that you’d like to attend Stagecoach 2026, StubHub is a great place to start. The interface is user-friendly and tickets are organized by date and artists performing. As of now, the site has three-day passes for $552 and single day passes going for $676. There are still a bunch of tickets from general admission to VIP options still available. You can also buy shuttle access to the festival on StubHub for those with mobility issues.
While searching for tickets can be tricky, especially on third-party sites, StubHub makes it easy with its FanProtect Guarantee. This initiative protects fan’s purchases by ensuring valid tickets or your money back. Plus, if your event is canceled and not rescheduled, you will receive a credit worth 120% of the amount you paid for the impacted event, or the option of a cash refund.
Vivid Seats is also a pretty amazing choice with a ton of affordable options with prime pricing on some in-demand dates starting at just $396. To make your tickets even more affordable, our readers can use code BB30 to snag $30 off of your purchase. Vivid Seats has a great 100% Buyer Guarantee that vows your transaction will be secure, that your tickets will be delivered before your event and that those tickets will be valid and authentic.
ShopBillboard is also a big fan of SeatGeek. With a quick search, we saw tickets for Stagecoach 2026 for $490, another affordable pick for prime festival days. If you’re looking to save some extra bucks on tickets, you can use promo code BILLBOARD10 at checkout to receive $10 off. Like most other ticketing sites, SeatGeek features an awesome Buyer Guarantee that ensures smooth ticket purchases every time so you can purchase worry-free. The site also offers you venue options based on your location, giving you the closest venue to you.
Our readers can get even more savings on Stagecoach 2026 tickets via TicketNetwork. Right now, you can use code BILLBOARD300 at checkout to save $300 off orders of $1,000, and BILLBOARD150 to save $150 off orders of $500. Tickets on the site are pretty pricey through and through, but our promo code should help lessen the blow to your wallet. TicketNetwork also offers shuttle passes similar to StubHub so you can get around the festival without having to hustle.
If you don’t have the money to buy your tickets just yet, you can also buy the tickets on the website now and pay later with help from Affirm, giving you flexible spending options on top of our code. Plus, the website includes all-in pricing that lets you see exactly what you’ll be paying upfront (fees included).
Gametime also offers affordable ticketing options for Stagecoach 2026, some of the best pricing we’ve seen on our search thus far with tickets for prime days going for $582. Three-day passes are also quite affordable on Gametime, with prices as low as $675. Gametime guarantees the lowest prices, event cancellation protection, job-loss assurance and on-time ticket delivery for a smooth ticket-buying experience every time.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is finally here, serving as a sequel to the successful The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023.
This film takes inspo from Nintendo’sSuper Mario Galaxy game down to the title and features beloved plumber Mario, voiced by Chris Pratt, and his mustachioed brother Luigi, voiced by Charlie Day, along with the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach, voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy. New characters only seen in the game are also featured in the new iteration, including Princess Rosalina, played by Brie Larson and Bowser Jr. by Benny Safdie.
Hardcore Mario fans are already sweeping up tickets for the sequel in hordes. While we can’t exactly time travel to see how this sequel goes, we can rely on data from the first film. According to Variety, the film made $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, surpassing giant films like Frozen. The film became the highest-grossing film based on a video game and one of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time.
The music from the OG film was also a hit with audiences. “Peaches” recorded for The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Jack Black peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 56 in April 2023. While the track wasn’t featured in the OG games, it proves just how popular and impactful Mario-related content, music or otherwise, can be even after 40 years.
In celebration of the new flick and all things Mario, ShopBillboard is sharing our favorite Mario-themed merch available online, including Switch and Switch 2 accessories, home decor, apparel and more. We’ve spotlighted things like talking flowers, neon Yoshi signs, cute console cases and Luma bath bombs that all encapsulate the effervescent spirit of the ever-popular franchise. Shop our picks below.
This is a protective case for your Switch 2 console that includes a nifty carrying case for game cartridges. The case is made of durable, high-quality materials that can withstand nasty drops.
Carrying around your Switch or Switch 2 console is a mistake. You wouldn’t carry your phone without a case, would you? In order to protect your tech from spills and hefty falls, you can grab a case like this one from Belkin for $69.99. Our readers can get this case for $45 with our promo code CHARGE35. That’s 35% off with free shipping if you use our code. This offer expires Sunday, April 12 at midnight. The case features slots for cartridges to keep your games organized. For on-the-go usage, this case is also equipped with a high-capacity charging cable so you can power up your console even if you don’t have access to an outlet.
This Lush bath bomb is shaped like a yellow Luma seen in the Nintendo game Super Mario Galaxy. This bath bomb makes the water glittery and is scented like peach.
Lush didn’t come to play when it came to Mario Day. The brand dropped a bunch of inventive Mario-themed bath and body products (including its iconic bath bombs) that you can buy now on the brand’s website. Some of our favorites include the Yellow Luma bath bomb, retailing for $13. The star-shaped bath bomb is scented like peach and turns the water into a fizzy, glittering wonderland. Luma is a companion character featured in games such as Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy.
This is a Mario Lego set inspired by the Nintendo game Mario Kart. The detailed set sees Mario seated in his race car.
Mario Kart was a huge part of many kids’ gaming experience growing up. Lego has translated the magic of the beloved game into a multitude of sets that you can buy now. Our favorite is the Mario set for $169.99 of the plumber sitting in his kart mid-race.
Super Mario Kids Interactive Smartwatch with Camera
This is a Super Mario-inspired smart watch made for kids. The interactive watch features 10 digital clock/watch faces and 3 wallpapers featuring Mario characters that kids can switch out and accessorize with.
While Apple watches aren’t really made for kids, the next best thing, and a cooler version in our opinion, is this Super Mario Smart Watch for $29.99. The affordable accessories feature 10 digital clock/watch faces and three wallpapers featuring all your favorite Mario characters from the mustachioed plumber to his sidekick Yoshi. These alternative faces and wallpapers allow your child to customize their watch to their liking. As far as features go, this watch does it all. You’ve got a camera, video capabilities, a voice recorder, a calculator, an alarm, a timer, a stopwatch and a calendar.
Level up your home decor with this desk light inspired by power-ups from Mario. You’ve got a mushroom, super star and a fire flower.
Looking to level up your home decor game? Amazon features a Super Mario desk lamp that is a gamer-friendly way to liven up any space. The lamp features power-up motifs, including a mushroom that helps Mario grow, a super star that makes him invincible and a fire flower that allows the character to throw fireballs.
This Uno Game from Mattel is Mario-themed and an Amazon exclusive. It’s the game of Uno we all know and love, except the cards feature iconic Mario characters.
This board game is like if Uno and Mario had a baby. The family fun game is the Uno you know and love, except the cards feature some of the Mario franchise’s most iconic characters like Mario and Luigi, along with Toad and Princess Peach.The themed card pack comes in a collector’s tin with Princess Peach’s castle in the background.
Super Mario Oversized Gender-Neutral Graphic T-Shirt for Kids
This tee is super stylish, equipped with a vintage-inspired design and a red and cream color scheme. The shirt is currently 40% off.
Old Navy has a couple of Mario-themed pieces available, but this vintage-inspired tee has to be our favorite. The shirt is currently 40% off and comes for XS to XL for kids. The stylish merch comes in cream and red with retro Mario graphics and motifs from the game on the front and back. This tee is meant to look like a ringer tee with the contrasting trim throughout.
Cozy up with these Princess Rosalina pj bottoms. The style features an adjustable drawstring closure and a Rosalina print.
Cozy up in these Princess Rosalina PJs available for $26.90 at Hot Topic. The bottoms are a galactic purple and feature a Rosalina print, a character from Super Mario Galaxy, alongside her star Luma companion. These PJs feature pockets and an elasticized waist for comfort. A drawstring closure allows wearers to adjust the fit.
Tomy presents a Super Mario game you won’t want to put down. The goal is to put character coins in the slots without making Mario pop out of the warp pipe.
Another Mario-themed board game, this time from Tomy. This Pop-Up Super Mario Game retails for $17.99 and works similarly to board games like Pop-Up Pirate, where players need to stick coins into slots around the warp pipe carefully so they don’t trigger Mario, who is hiding inside the pipe, waiting to pop up.
Nintendo unveiled this talking flower in March 2026 and it acts as a smart companion sort of like an Alexa. The Mario character responds to your voice, sets alarms, helps you check the weather and more.
Nintendo launched this talking flower in March 2026, inspired by the same character from the 2023 Switch hit Super Mario Bros. Wonder. This flower retails for $34.99 and essentially works like a smart companion. It talks to itself and also responds to users. The little flower companion can set alarms, tell the weather, announce the time and even features a music mode that plays music from some iconic Mario games. The talking flower is a lot like an Alexa, except it’s Mario-themed.
Nothing is better than novelty mugs like this warp pipe style inspired by Mario. The ceramic mug is 15oz and is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Novelty mugs are a frequent purchase for many of our ShopBillboard staff. You can never go wrong with whimsical drinkware, especially when it’s shaped like a Mario warp pipe. This mug holds 15oz of liquid and is both microwave and dishwasher safe. The mug is meant to look like a warp pipe from one of the original Mario games, hence the pixelation.
Yoshi is Mario’s beloved pal and companion. This neon light depicts the character in all his green glory and stands at 12.40″ x 16.93″.
Yoshi is a fan-favorite character from the Mario franchise. The dinosaur character is Mario’s companion. He lays eggs and uses his tongue to swing from things, grab people and power-ups and taunt his enemies. This neon sign encapsulates Yoshi’s cuteness down to his little yellow shoes and Koopa-esque shell. The sign is 12.40″ x 16.93″ for reference and can be hung on the wall or set on a desk or side table for a pop of color.
PowerA Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch Mario
If you’re looking to add some more accessories to your Switch lineup this Mario-themed controller would work great. The controller gives players more control, pun intended, than your standard Joy-Con setup.
There are plenty of accessories that can be added to your Switch, Switch Lite or Switch 2 to enhance your gaming experience like a Pro Controller. This one’s Mario themed and it gives players more control, pun intended, than your standard Joy-Con setup (at least in our opinion). Similar to your Joy-Cons, players can connect their controllers wirelessly via Bluetooth.
PowerA Wired Earbuds for Nintendo Switch – Mario Kart Motors
Level up your gaming setup with earbuds inspired by Mario Kart. These earbuds feature Mario Kart motifs and can plug into your Switch, Switch 2 and Switch Lite.
Speaking of upgrading your Switch setup, these Mario Kart-inspired earbuds should also up your game. The style is currently 70% off and can plug into your Switch’s headphone jack, allowing gamers to listen into the audio of their game while they’re playing on the go or in the comfort of their own home. This is a wired style in red and black with Mario Kart-themed graphics.
Sometimes you just want to feel like Bowser. This backpack mimics the Koopa villain’s shell down to the spikes.
Sometimes it feels good to be the bad guy. If you’re looking to emulate the evil villain Bowser, you can with this backpack mimicking his shell down to the pointy 3D spikes. The bag unzips to reveal ample interior pockets for organization. The padded straps adjust for a perfect fit. While this can be worn daily, it also works for a killer cosplay costume too.
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