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April 3, 2019
by FYI Staff
The inaugural headbanger fest runs July 26-27 at Kinsmen Park with a line-up that includes Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Disturbed, Slayer, Headstones and The Dirty Nil.
March 22, 2019
by Karen Bliss
Since the amphitheatre opened in 1995, 8 million fans have come through the gates for some 850 concerts. Live Nation plans to celebrate the anniversary with some site investments and, of course, a load of hot talent.
November 30, 2018
by David Farrell
The Montreal kid who sold several million albums and charted a mitt full of hits in the mid-‘80s is returning in a big way, announcing Thursday that Live Nation is promoting a 12-city arena tour that starts off in St. John's late May. There's also news of new material that is to be produced by Bob Ezrin.
March 19, 2018
by David Farrell
Halfway into Our Lady Peace’s March madness 20-show, 17-city cross-Canada tour with Matthew Good, the band is kicking up a storm in its blitz promoting a rich catalogue of old and new releases.
November 20, 2017
by FYI Staff
Thunder Bay native Michael Rapino has come a long way since leaving his job as a senior marketing executive with Labatt Breweries in 1998. Today he lives in a US$15M home and is responsible for Live Nations’ global enterprises.
October 2, 2017
by FYI Staff
The deadliest mass shooting in US history took place at a country music festival on Sunday night. Music Canada Live, promoter Live Nation and Sony Nashville quickly responded with official statements.
August 13, 2017
by Susan Daley
The oft overlooked tragic consequence that comes with company buyouts.
June 11, 2017
by FYI Staff
The concert company is expanding across Canada, and taking on more localized festival and venue management roles.
June 2, 2017
by FYI Staff