Here’s one way to utilize a closed theater: Trey Anastasio and MSG Entertainment announced The Beacon Jams, an eight-week virtual residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre to be streamed for free exclusively on Twitch. (more…)
Archive | In the Arena
Coralville’s Xtream Arena opens
Xtream Arena, the Coralville arena that will host an ECHL team and some University of Iowa sports, has opened for business–mostly. (more…)
$20M Harris Blitzer social equality pledge unveiled
With a total pledge of $20 million, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) is unveiling a company-wide action plan to fight systemic racism and champion equality, centered on the cities hosting its flagship sports and entertainment properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New Jersey Devils (NHL). (more…)
MSG Sphere at The Venetian Reaches Latest Construction Milestone
MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas continues to take shape, as the upcoming venue reached a new construction milestone this week. (more…)
Live Nation and AEG Suspend Concert Tours Through at Least March
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, promoters Live Nation and AEG are suspending all concert tours through at least the end of March. (more…)
Concert Venue on Tap at Civic Arena Site
Upcoming redevelopment of the Civic Arena site will include a concert venue, planned as part of a partnership between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Live Nation. (more…)
Oak View Group Pitching New Manchester Arena
Oak View Group is proposing a new Manchester arena that would be the largest of its kind in the U.K., adding a venue to what project backers view as a burgeoning market. (more…)
Plant-Based Offerings on the Rise at Arenas
With the nation’s taste palate trending toward more plant-based offerings, arena operators and concessionaires are responding by upping their games with new vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian menu items. (more…)
KultureCity Partnerships Promote Sensory Inclusiveness in Sports
An NBA game can be an overwhelming experience, but several NBA teams and arena operators have turned to KultureCity for help in accommodating those with sensory needs, promoting environments that allow them to enjoy the sports and events they love. (more…)
New San Diego Sockers Arena Pitched for Oceanside
Indoor soccer’s San Diego Sockers (MASL) are pitching the construction of a new arena in Oceanside, with plans for the venue to host matches and other events. (more…)
New for 2020: Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
The Mankato Civic Center has been renamed Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, the result of a five-year partnership with the City of Mankato. The agreement is effective January 1. (more…)
Live Nation, Ticketmaster Sanctioned by U.S. Government
Live Nation Entertainment will curtail efforts to link concert bookings with venues forced to enter ticketing agreements with subsidiary Ticketmaster, as the U.S. Justice Department strengthens the antitrust measures first adopted in 2010. (more…)
