AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLive Music Business: Live Nation reported third-quarter revenue of $10.1 billion, up 19%, with attendance rising 19% to 61 million. International markets outpaced the U.S. in year-to-date concert attendance and sponsorship revenue, underscoring the global reach of live music. Touring Records: The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” tour has grossed $1.3 billion, making it the highest-grossing tour by a solo male artist. Usher and Chris Brown’s R&B Tour added dates for a five-night Atlanta run, a record for a tour stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Artist Moves: Maxi Priest signed a global management deal with EVO Music Management, the team behind UB40, as he prepares new music. Nigerian star 2Baba will release his first album in six years, Oldest Young Man, on Nov. 27. Catalog Deals: Raleigh Music Publishing and ICM Crescendo acquired U.S. and select international rights to nearly all of Tim Hardin’s song catalog, including “If I Were a Carpenter” and “Reason to Believe.” Global Touring: South Korean indie band Hyukoh will launch its “33” world tour in Seoul in January, with dates planned across Asia, North America and Europe.
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