• New York State Fair paid admissions jump in 2009
    09/29/2009
  • UNCLE KRACKER, TOBYMAC AND EMILY WEST TO PERFORM AT IEBA CONFERENCE
    09/24/2009

    More artists have been added to the annual conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association October 11-13 in Nashville. Uncle Kracker, TobyMac and Emily West will perform Monday, October 12 at the CAA showcase to an audience of live entertainment professionals in town for three days of performances, educational discussions and networking.

  • IEBA HOSTS TOP INDUSTRY LEADERS TO DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES FACING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
    09/21/2009

    Top experts in the fields of marketing, corporate partnerships, social networking and entertainment law will lead informative discussions on the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions facing live entertainment. Marcie Allen of MAC Presents will lead The New Sponsorship Landscape, a discussion with the team responsible for Lady Antebellum's partnership with Brita including Drew McGowan of Clorox Company, John Grady of Borman Entertainment and Mary Hilliard Harrington of The Greenroom.

  • Cat Stevens Announces Comeback Tour
    09/18/2009

    Yusuf Islam, the musician formerly known as Cat Stevens, is to return to the stage for his first tour since 1976, he said on Thursday.
     
    The British singer-songwriter is to pick up his acoustic guitar once more to play his hits and unveil his first stage musical, entitled "Moonshadow".

  • BIG news for The BIG E
    09/16/2009

    Eastern States Exposition has just announced even more great talent and events for the upcoming BIG E, September 18th - October 4th.  Added to the line-up will be:

  • World Renowned Author and Speaker Dan Clark Opening Keynote at IEBA 2009
    09/14/2009

    The International Entertainment Buyers Association is pleased to welcome Dan Clark as the opening keynote speaker on Monday, October 12 at the 2009 IEBA Conference. Dan is an internationally recognized Professional Speaker and is a primary contributing author to the "Chicken Soup For The Soul" series. Dan was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2005, is named one of the Top Ten Speakers in the World and has even opened for Sting.

  • Phil Vassar, Michelle Branch and Joey + Rory Added To IEBA Conference
    09/10/2009

     Phil Vassar, Michelle Branch and Joey + Rory have been added to the list of artists showcasing at the 2009 IEBA Conference. More than 500 live entertainment industry professionals will converge in Nashville at the annual conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association October 11-13 to set the stage for the next touring season with an exclusive look at the hottest talent. IEBA's annual conference has become the must-attend event featuring over 40 showcases from top artists to rising stars.

  • Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Chris Young And Jessie James Added to IEBA Honors October 12 At Ryman Auditorium
    09/09/2009

    The International Entertainment Buyers Association has added four rising stars of country and pop to the IEBA HONORS lineup. Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Chris Young and Jessie James will each perform at the October 12 event at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.
     
     

  • Great Minnesota Get-Together Sets All-Time Attendance Record
    09/10/2009

     Final numbers are in and the 2009 Minnesota State Fair just became the best-attended Great Minnesota Get-Together of all time. Total paid attendance for the 2009 Minnesota State Fair was 1,790,497, surpassing the previous record set in 2001 by 27,521. More than 97,000 additional guests visited the 2009 fair as compared to 2008. 

  • IEBA HOSTS AN EVENING AT THE HOTEL CALIFORNIA WITH DON FELDER, LATE NIGHT PEFORMANCE FEATURING THE WAILERS
    09/03/2009

    The International Entertainment Buyers Association will host An Evening at the Hotel California with former Eagles' lead guitarist Don Felder Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 PM to close out the 2009 IEBA Conference.
     

  • IEBA Announces Boyz II Men and Bob Lefsetz at Conference
    08/14/2009

    R&B Superstars Boyz II Men and music industry insider Bob Lefsetz have just been added as special guests for the annual conference of the International Entertainment Buyers Association in Nashville, Tenn.

  • Mr. Azoff, You’re Under Oath
    09/04/2009

    New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. is publicly saying that Ticketmaster CEO Irving Azoff contradicted himself in his Congressional testimony this past winter.  The issue at hand…you guessed it, secondary ticketing.
     

  • DJ AM Found Dead
    09/01/2009

    DJ AM, who rose to fame by spinning at the hippest spots in New York and L.A., was found dead in his NYC apartment this past Friday.
     

  • The Performing Arts Center Creates “Dream Team” to Build and Operate the Arts Campus
    09/01/2009

    Las Vegas, NV ─ The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Paul Beard as its Chief Operating Officer. Beard, a seasoned theater manager, has more than 20 years of experience in the performing arts industry.

  • Zac Brown's Southern Ground at the Salem Civic Center
    08/28/2009

    BREAKING SOUTHERN GROUND TOUR: ZAC BROWN BAND WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NIC COWAN, LEVI LOWERY, & SONIA LEIGH

  • Ticketmaster Blocking Brokers
    08/28/2009

    Ticketmaster is blocking dozen of ticket brokers from accessing their website, in what looks to be a large-scale action against secondary ticket resellers who frequent Ticketmaster.com.
     

  • Jim Foglesong, Allen Reynolds and Garth Brooks Honored at Leadership Music's Dale Franklin Awards
    08/24/2009

    Over 700 music and entertainment professionals came out to support label executive Jim Foglesong, producer/songwriter Allen Reynolds and artist Garth Brooks as they were honored with the Dale Franklin Award at a star-studded musical tribute in Nashville. 
     

  • Tough Ticketing for the NFL
    08/21/2009

    One of the craziest years in ticketing just got a little more bizarre. Finally there are some breaking ticket issues that actually do not include Bruce Springsteen or Miley Cyrus, but oddly enough, two top NFL teams.
     

  • Aerosmith Pulls the Plug
    08/17/2009

    Following Steven Tyler’s nasty spill off of the stage during an August 5th concert in Sturgis, South Dakota, Aerosmith recently announced they are cancelling the remainder of their 2009 summer tour with ZZ Top.
     

  • The World Loses A Legend
    08/14/2009

    Legendary guitar icon Les Paul passed away Thursday from complications of severe pneunmonia, at White Plains hospital in White Plains, NY.  Paul enjoyed a tremendously lengthy career that included successful ventures in music, broadcasting, recording and inventing.  He was 94 years old.
     

  • Brooks and Dunn “Call It A Day”
    08/11/2009

    After 20 years of making music as one of country’s biggest and most successful duos, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn announced yesterday that they are parting ways.
     
    A statement released on their website reads:
     
    To Our Fans:

  • A Ticket House Divided
    08/07/2009

    Tensions were high amongst members of the National Association of Ticket Brokers at their recent annual meeting in Las Vegas. The pressing issue on the floor: whether or not to continue the practice of issuing speculative tickets as a part of the secondary ticketing market.

  • Walk This Way (with caution please)
    08/07/2009

    Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler took a nasty spill during the band's performance at the Sturgis Motorcycle Ralley in Sturgis, SD. The band was performing a Wednesday night show when, during Love In An Elevator, the sound system failed. While the crew worked on the sound, the 61-year-old rockstar danced around on the catwalk to keep fans entertained, until he fell back

  • Stage Collapse at Big Valley Jamboree
    08/05/2009

    With only a moment's notice, a fierce thunderstorm struck down in central Alberta, Canada this Saturday at the site of the Big Valley Jamboree, leaving nearly 75 injured, and one deceased.

  • Steve Martin: A Live Entertainer
    08/04/2009

    Funny Man Steve Martin has entertained the world for over 30 years with his hilarious stints on Saturday Night Live, and an amazing filmography that includes Three Amigos! and Father of the Bride.