And the biggest-grossing concert artist of 2018 is…
December 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
…Ed Sheeran. The man may look like a real-life Muppet, but damn, he’s got a lot of fans. And not
Browsing the "Touring" Tag
U2’s current stage set-up with the LED wall is technologically stunning
November 8th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Fans who have seen U2 on the xPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour have already witnessed the band’s PRG PURE10 LED Wall, the
If you’re a Canadian musician who tours in the US, you might want to back off on the pro-pot stance for now
October 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Even though weed is now officially legal in Canada, the US continues to take a dim view on marijuana use,
This one chart explains why so many heritage rock acts are still touring
October 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Acts from the 60s, 70s, and 80s are still on the road many weeks a year. Shouldn’t they be retired by
The Foibles of Touring In China
September 22nd, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
China has always been a difficult get for touring artists. Cultural restrictions abound and can often be a moving target
Looking to break your band internationally? Take a look at this.
September 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Chris McKee is the Toronto based author of Life on the road with the Wu-Tang Clan and has spent more than
Should be a good read: “Life on the road with the Wu-Tang Clan”
August 4th, 2018 | by Larry Lootsteen
Inside access to the workings of the Wu-Tang Clan has been almost unattainable. Booking agent Chris McKee, who worked with
Who are America’s highest-paid musicians so far this year? And where is their money coming from?
July 22nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Billboard likes to keep tabs on how much artists earn with periodic rich lists. Its list of the biggest earners
Global concert ticket sales hit new heights, but so do ticket prices
July 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Pollstar is the go-to place for news on the concert industry. According to its 2018 mid-year report, revenues from concert
At Age 75, Paul McCartney is Still Bringing in HUGE Dollars on Tour
December 29th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
He may be halfway through his 70s, but Macca still loves to perform. Anyone who’s ever seen him knows that
Random Music News for Friday, November 17, 2017
November 17th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There’s a bougainvillea that my wife has in a pot in the backyard and it’s STILL alive. That’s one tough
Random Music News for Friday, October 27, 2017
October 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
No, daylight saving time doesn’t end this weekend. You’ll have to wait another week before falling back. And now that
These are the Biggest-Grossing Tours So Far in 2017
July 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Pollstar, the site that follows the touring industry, has published its mid-year analysis of concert tours. Here the top-line facts.
YouTube vs. Spotify: The Battle for Gen Z
June 29th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Beyond the demo known as Millennials is Gen Z, which is actually a larger cohort. Much larger. They’ve never known
Are We at the End of the Tour Bus Era?
June 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
After years of touring from city to city, the Grateful Dead came up with an idea: “Instead of us going
Where Did Classic Punk Bands Played Across Canada?
May 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
When punk bands go on the road, they tour far and wide. Cameron Gordon at Completely Ignored put together this
Are You a Musician Who Wants to Tour in the US? Better Read This First
March 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
It used to be that Canadians were waived across the border into the US with little more than a smile
Who are the Most-Traveled Musicians in the World? You’ll Be Surprised.
February 16th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Thanks to the changing landscape of the music industry, musicians spend a lot of time away from home that the
What Does U2, Beyonce and Kanye Have in Common? Amish Country. Let Me Explain.
February 10th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ever wonder who builds those massive sets big stars need when they tour? The Guardian found this tiny town in
New Documentary About Making It in Rock: Long Way to the Top
February 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Rock’n’roll is a vicious game and it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock’n’roll. These are the
And the Highest-Grossing Tours of 2016 Are…
December 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It was another good year on the road for superstar acts. Pollstar (via Gigwise) is offering a taste of its
Oh, Great. It Just Got More Expensive for Canadian Bands to Tour the US.
November 1st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It’s not exactly Donald Trump’s Mexican wall, but the barrier making it difficult for Canadian bands to tour in the
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