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How Boots in the Park Differentiates Itself in the Crowded Country Festival Market

The festival business has struggled to find its footing this summer, but one production company is finding success in the festival space with a new strategy: smaller, lighter footprint events. Tomorrow, Activated Events will open its sixth Boots in the Park festival for 2025 in Santa Clarita, Calif., with Old Dominion headlining and support from […]

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Jackson Wang Talks Inspiration for ‘MAGIC MAN 2’: ‘What Do I Want to Say as a Person?’

Jackson Wang spilled the tea exclusively to Billboard News on his upcoming album MAGIC MAN 2, hitting the stage with Ciara at Coachella and more in a new interview on Friday (May 9). Speaking to Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly, the K-pop idol opened up about how a much-deserved year-long break inspired the sequel to his 2022

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‘Monster’ Hit: Volbeat Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Volbeat tops Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “By a Monster’s Hand,” which rises a spot to No. 1 on the May 17-dated list. The tune reigns as Volbeat’s 11th ruler on Mainstream Rock Airplay and first since “Shotgun Blues” led for three weeks beginning in December 2021. Related Oasis’ Catalog Is Gonna Live Forever:

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In Canada: Live Music Association Report Highlights the Country’s Declining Festival Market

It’s no secret that Canadian festivals have been facing hard times. The post-lockdown years have seen high-profile festivals filing for creditor protection, like Montreal’s comedy behemoth Just for Laughs; scrambling to reorganize or downsize programming, like Toronto Jazz Festival and Calgary’s JazzYYC, after TD withdrew sponsorship; or cancelling editions altogether, like Toronto food and culture

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Halsey Reflects on Viral ‘Mallsey’ Video: ‘Everyone Will Remember That Until I Die’

No matter how many hit songs Halsey writes, she might never live down singing Blink-182 at her local mall. The pop star reflected on the viral video from their teenage years, affectionately dubbed “Mallsey” by fans, during a Friday (May 9) appearance on Owen Thiele’s In Your Dreams podcast. Related Halsey & Evanescence’s Amy Lee

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Private Equity Is Being Blamed for an (Alleged) Decline in New Music. Here’s What That Argument Gets Wrong

Private equity’s involvement in the active market for music catalogs continues to be a sore subject at one of America’s finest literary outlets.   “There are vested interests now that don’t want new music to flourish,” music historian Ted Gioia told The Atlantic. “The private-equity funds just want you to listen to the same songs over

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Kendrick Lamar Shows Love to Lefty Gunplay and JasonMartin for New Album: ‘Y’all Did That’

Kendrick Lamar gave Lefty Gunplay and JasonMartin their flowers after the release of their new album Can’t Get Right. On Friday (May 9), Gunplay and the rapper formerly known as Problem released their joint LP Can’t Get Right. Both artists had appeared on K-Dot’s latest release GNX, with JasonMartin showing up on the title track

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