Take in bands through the Side Door
February 28th, 2019 | by Amber Healy
Have you heard about Side Door? It just opened wide for all to enjoy. For people who’ve been to any
Browsing the "Concerts" Tag
Is it legal for cannabis companies to sponsor concerts in Canada? Maybe not.
October 1st, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Once upon a time, tobacco companies could advertise their wares by sponsoring culture events, including music festivals. For example, if
Weekly Survey: What is your best CNE musical memory?
August 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Apologies to readers outside Southern Ontario, but this week’s question is focused on folks in the Greater Toronto Area and
Do any of these Ticketmaster data points describe you?
August 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Along with selling tickets, Ticketmaster is a data company. Because it tracks every aspect of the ticket retail experience, it
Where are musicians making money? On the road.
July 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for Global News. – AC] We can credit The Beatles as being the first stadium
Why are concert tickets so expensive? Because people demand expensive shows.
July 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Here’s a Led Zeppelin ticket stub from a show in Seattle on July 17, 1977. Note the price. That’s right.
An interesting tug of war: Ban cell phones at concerts or incorporate them into the show?
July 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There are plenty of artists who have come out against fans using cell phones during concerts. Jack White, Tool, Yeah
Facial recognition at concerts: It’s coming, like it or not.
July 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] It’s an annoying part of the concert-going experience: lining up at
Something’s On: Strictly Hip takes on Phantom Power at the Horseshoe
July 8th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A year after the first-of-its-kind collaboration with an orchestra, and just months after their first appearance there in their more
Why won’t people SHUT UP at concerts?
June 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It’s happened to all of us. We’re at a gig trying to enjoy the music but two people right next
Enjoy a #summerofLIVE music with Ticketmaster
June 27th, 2018 | by Nerhys
Warm weather means one thing for music fans: summer concerts! The price of tickets adds up quickly, but Ticketmaster offers
Weekly survey: What’s your favourite vantage point at a concert?
June 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Finding the right place to stand/sit at a concert is a challenge. If it’s a seated venue, we’re often happy with
Officials issue measles warning for UK festivals this summer
May 27th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Public Health England is very worried about measles being spread at summer festivals this summer. They’re urging anyone who plans
Ever had your favourite band cancel a gig on you at the last second? Then this video is for you.
May 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
It happens to every music fans. After months of sitting on tickets to a gig, making plans and maybe even
Cities are different when it comes to passionate music fans
May 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If you’ve ever been to a concert somewhere other than your hometown, you’ve probably noticed a difference in passion when
Random music news for Thursday, May 17, 2018
May 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1902, the Antikythera Mechanism was discovered. We still don’t know who made it. Or when. As
When you go to a concert, your brainwaves sync better with other people
April 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
There’s something about a live music experience that just can’t be duplicated. We all feel it, but what exactly is
Another plea for gigs to start earlier (at least on weekdays).
April 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Many venue owners seem to think that the way to make more money is to push back last call. That
Survey says that incidents of sexual harassment at music festivals are way too high
March 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Any kind of sexual misconduct is unacceptable anywhere, and people still aren’t getting the message. Check out this disturbing report
Going to gigs is not only good for you, but it could extend your life
March 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
A new university study says that going to see live music can help you live longer. The report, which comes
Survivors of concert violence never hear music the same again
March 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Most of us will (hopefully) never have to endure a gig where there’s a shooting, a bombing or some other
Airbnb is getting into the concert business
February 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Airbnb thinks they have a cool idea when it comes to people offering up their homes in hospitable ways. You
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