Bon Jovi announce world tour
Bon Jovi reportedly turned down a New York residency to launch their US tour at the new Prudential Centre in Newark, and have announced a world tour promoted by AEG.…
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AEG sues ticket agencies over unsold Streisand tickets
AEG is suing three ticket agencies in the US, UK and Netherlands for compensation over unsold seats on a Barbra Streisand tour.…
Madness plan O2-wide festivities for Christmas show
Madness plan a programme of events across The O2's smaller spaces leading up to their 14 December arena show, with AEG Live's Rob Hallett involved in the plans.…
Live sector investment firm announces new funds
The Edge Group says a second funding round has added £13.45 million, making its Edge Performance Venture Capital Trust the largest specialist fund for the UK live music sector.…
Former Live Nation MD may be planning AEG JV
Former Live Nation UK MD Stuart Galbraith is reportedly planning a joint venture with rival AEG, with Live Nation citing a breach of contract when it dismissed him.…
Speculation grows regarding Led Zeppelin reunion
Speculation grows that Led Zeppelin will reunite at London's The O2 on 13 November, with AEG Live and Michael Cohl's CPI reportedly making offers to the band.…
Live Nation UK managing director Stuart Galbraith sacked
Live Nation has sacked UK managing director Stuart Galbraith for an undisclosed breach of contract, reportedly after he was allegedly sounding out colleagues to join rival AEG.…
O2 Arena opens with Bon Jovi show
The 20,000-capacity O2 Arena in the former Millennium Dome opened with a sellout Bon Jovi show, with AEG planning a packed summer programme including a Prince residency.…
Bon Jovi to open revamped Dome
Bon Jovi will play the first concert at the revamped Millennium Dome, now called The O2, on 24 June, following their new album release.…
AEG reviewing supercasino decision, arena to go ahead regardless
AEG says the O2 arena will open despite Manchester being chosen for the UK's supercasino, though analysts say the decision may affect the wider Dome project.…
In The City New York details announced
The New York version of In The City will take place on 13-14 June in partnership with AEG, with talks at the W Hotel and showcases at the Nokia Theatre.…
Live sector booms in 2006, with Live Nation's Academy deal under scrutiny
The live sector had a strong 2006, with The Rolling Stones' tour declared the top grossing ever, while the Competition Commission requires Live Nation to sell some Academy venues.…