No, this is not The Onion! According to a published report, 7 News (WSPA) reported a ticketing error that caused confusion over the weekend after Stub Hub mistakenly advertised a Lamb of God show at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, rather than a Christian event ahead of Christmas 2025.
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino has been bullish on concerts and festivals returning in 2021 and now we have further evidence that he is convinced of this idea. According to a published report by Kerrang (via IQ Mag) Rapino spoke on an Investors call on November 5th in which he said expects concerts to return “at scale” next year, depending on the region.He further shared that the promoters were working on a “roadmap to get back to live safely”, with current “progress on testing technology treatments and vaccines” looking encouraging. Though Michael admitted the “exact timeline of this return will vary by region, and so we continue to focus on remaining flexible”, he added that Live Nation “expect shows at scale next summer”.
In a story we have been following, ticketing company Ticketmaster has issued a statement in response to an outcry from music fans after it recently adjusted the language on its web site regarding refund policies. A few weeks ago — before the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancelation or postponement of most large events and public gatherings — it said people could get refunds “if your event is postponed, rescheduled or canceled”; now it lists only cancelation as a reason for getting your money back, though it suggests there may be other circumstances in which refunds might be considered. Continue reading