Showing posts with label Live Nation Entertainment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Live Nation Entertainment. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

‘ASM’ expands partnerships


ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, today announced an extension of their agreement with Ticketmaster to continue serving industry-leading digital ticketing technologies to many of ASM’s premiere North American stadiums, arenas, convention centers and performing arts facilities.

ASM’s venues produce a vast array of events with partners ranging from professional sports to family entertainment and premier concerts with the world’s top promoters including AEG and Live Nation. ASM Global is also expanding its relationship with Ticketmaster by enabling the company to conduct ticket sales for Live Nation-promoted shows at other ASM Global venues throughout North America.

The partnership will give the more than 8 million fans that come to ASM’s venues each year easy access to the most sought-after live experiences in the U.S. and Canada. Ticketmaster is focused on creating solutions that help venues and event operators make the event-going experience easier for fans. With digital tickets, fans receive the benefits of state-of-the-art venue access with contactless entry, mobile box office support, instant transfer when sending a ticket to a friend or selling it to another fan, as well as anti-counterfeiting features, which eliminate ticket fraud by using an encrypted barcode that refreshes automatically every few seconds. Ticketmaster’s foundation of digital ticketing enables the rollout of regular upgrades and innovations.

ASM Global President and CEO Ron Bension said, “With amazing content in all of our venues as a powerful foundation, we continue to discover imaginative new methods that leverage breakthrough technologies to create unparalleled consumer journeys including innovative food and beverage and premium VIP treatment for fans. Aligning with industry leaders like Ticketmaster is a critical component in providing millions of people with the most seamless and secure live experiences.”

“ASM is our largest partner in North America, and we are proud to grow our great work together,” said Michael Rapino, president and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment. “We are committed to supporting ASM’s efforts to provide fans with best-in-class ticketing and fan-engagement now and into the future."

Ticketmaster’s Live Analytics dashboard will enable ASM to build stronger relationships with its fans. The analytics platform will provide ASM with insights and tools for better fan engagement across events of all kinds.

“We are committed to helping ASM deliver world-class events where the ticketing process elevates the entire fan experience,” said Mark Yovich, president, Ticketmaster. “Like Ticketmaster, ASM cares deeply about the customer journey and the value of building strong relationships with fans from the moment they purchase a ticket to well after the event ends.”

About Ticketmaster: Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centers and theaters, Ticketmaster typically processes more than half a billion tickets per year across more than 30 different countries. Ticketmaster’s headquarters are based in Hollywood, California, and is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV).

About ASM Global: ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents with a portfolio of more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues fuel live entertainment worldwide.


Wednesday, February 19, 2020

MTV and Nick Cannon coming to JAX for one night


Multi-hyphenate entertainer Nick Cannon announced his wildly popular MTV Wild ‘N Out Live tour will return with dates all over the U.S. kicking off March 2020.  Fans can expect stand-up routines by their favorite Wild ‘N Out cast members including: DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Emmanuel Hudson, Justina Valentine, Hit Man, Conceited, DJ D-Wreck and Pretty Vee (lineup varies by city), as well as live music performances from some of today’s hottest artists including: platinum “My Type” and “Icy Grl” entertainer Saweetie.  Additional special guests will be announced.  Each night Nick Cannon and the cast will also invite members of the audience to join them for Wild 'N Out’s most popular games.  The tour will bring together a comedy, variety and game show all in one to fans of the improv/competition show on each stop.

Produced by Live Nation and Laugh Out Loud, the expansive 27-city arena tour will kick off March 3rd in Jacksonville, FL and make stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Brooklyn, Los Angeles and more, before wrapping April 11th in Anaheim, CA.  Tickets are on sale to the general public at www.LiveNation.com .

   ‟Nick Cannon presents
MTV Wild ‘N Out Live 2020 U.S. Tour


DATE: Tues., Mar. 3, 2020
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
CITY: Jacksonville, FL.
VENUE: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

TICKETS: Vary

ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management.  ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues.  As the world’s most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services.  Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans and the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China.  ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.

Saturday, May 18, 2019

‘Hozier’ announces additional North American states dates this Spring

Hozier has announced that a second leg of North American tour dates has been added to the Wasteland, Baby! Tour. Following previously announced shows throughout March and April, Hozier will return to the US in May for a run of 15 additional dates produced by Live Nation, which kicks off in Jacksonville, FL at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts and include stops in: Boston, Richmond, Seattle, Albuquerque, and more.   See full schedule HERE.

Every ticket purchased online will include a CD copy of Hozier’s forthcoming album Wasteland, Baby!.  Fans will also have the option to upgrade their CD to a standard LP copy of the album for an additional charge.  Visit
Hozier for more information.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier has released his highly anticipated sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! on March 1.  The 14-track album is available
now and includes current single “Movement” and “Almost (Sweet Music).”

Wasteland, Baby! Tracklisting: Nina Cried Power (featuring Mavis Staples), Almost (Sweet Music), Movement, No Plan, Nobody, 6.    To Noise Making (Sing), As It Was, Shrike, Talk, Dinner & Diatribes, Would That I, Sunlight & Wasteland, Baby!

Hozier

DATE: Tues., May 21, 2019
TIME: 8 p.m.

TICKETS: start at $42 plus applicable fees.  Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased online, at LiveNation.com and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

LOCATION: Times Union Center Performing Arts
       Moran Theater
       
300 West Water St
.
       
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Jonas Brothers make history by adding 23 more shows

Jonas Brothers sell over 500,000 tickets nearly selling out all 44 tour dates on first official day of  Sale.  Due to overwhelming demand Jonas Brothers are adding 20 additional north american concert dates and 3 dates in Mexico.  After blowing out the first round of shows on their Happiness Begins Tour, the Jonas Brothers have announced they are extending their tour through the end of 2019 with an additional 23 shows, including a November 17th stop at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, FL.  Produced by Live Nation, the “Happiness Begins Tour, presented by American Airlines and Mastercard” is now officially the biggest Jonas Brothers tour ever, totaling 67 shows across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

The highly anticipated outing kicks off August 7th in Miami, FL with new dates seeing the group play through November and December in Mexico as well as added dates in the U.S. including: New Orleans, Brookyln, Austin and more, before wrapping December 14th at The Forum in Los Angeles.  This marks the first headline tour for the Jonas Brothers in almost a decade.  The GRAMMY® nominated, multiplatinum powerhouse trio will be joined by special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw on select dates.  Please see full itinerary
HERE.

“Jonas Brothers”
Happiness Begins Tour


JAX DATE:
November 17, 2019
TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS GO ON SALE: {When you get tickets from the venue that is promoting & sponsoring the attraction, you can be assured that your tickets are legitimate and will be honored}  Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, May 18th at 10 a.m. local time at
LiveNation.com or at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.  Tickets for all previously announced dates are on sale now.

LOCATION: Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      
(904) 630-3900

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

‘Travis Scott’ Astroworld: Wish You Were Here comes to JAX


Set to be some of his most explosive performances yet, the second leg of the tour follows an initial leg that included dates at historic venues like New York City's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' The Forum, with a special homecoming Astroworld Festival” in Houston that took place on November 17th.  This week the extravaganza will be in JAX, at the Veterans Memorial Arena, for one evening only!  There are still choice seats available.

Produced by Live Nation, the second leg of the tour kicked on January 25 in Vancouver as Travis played 29 shows before concluding on March 24 in Charlotte.  All 3 postponed shows from the previous leg, (Milwaukee, Hartford and Tampa), have been rescheduled and tickets for the original date will be honored at the new date.  Check out the full itinerary
HERE and get your tickets today!

The Houston rapper's live shows have become the stuff of a legend with Billboard writing, "Travis Scott's penchant for raging, off-the-wall live shows have become an essential part of his career."  Speaking about the early shows of the first leg of the "Astroworld: Wish You Were Here" tour, Complex says, "this show is worth whatever effort you have to put forth to catch it."  Get ready for the ride of a lifetime!

About Live Nation Entertainment:  (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit.


About SMG Jacksonville: They manage seven sports, entertainment, and convention venues on behalf of the City of Jacksonville.  Their beautiful venues include: TIAA Bank Field, Daily’s Place, The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center & The Ritz Theatre and Museum.

    TRAVIS SCOTT
“Astroworld: Wish You Were Here”


DATE: Thursday, March 14, 2019

TIME: 8 p.m.

TICKETS: range from $37
$99.  All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online, by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

LOCATION: JAX Veterans Memorial Arena

      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      
(904) 630-3900

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

‘P!NK’ comes to JAX for ‘Beautiful Trauma World Tour’

P!NK makes Jacksonville, Florida her 3rd stop on her 2019 tour.  After incredible success and demand, esteemed performer and international pop icon "P!NK" announces that her Beautiful Trauma World Tour will extend in 2019 with an additional 37 spring dates across North America.  Produced by Live Nation, the new outing will kick off March 1, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, FL and will come to Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena March 5, 2019.  The highly praised show will also make stops in Nashville, New Orleans, San Antonio, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping May 21, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

U.S. and Canadian residents who purchase tickets online will be able to redeem (1) physical copy of P!NK’s new album “Beautiful Trauma”.  All albums must be redeemed by the end of the tour in May 2019.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 11 at LiveNation.com and are also available at the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office located at Veterans Memorial Arena.

P!Nk Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019 Dates: Click HERE

Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released 7 studio albums, 1 greatest hits album, sold over 50 million albums equivalents, over 75 million singles, over 2.4 million DVDs worldwide and has had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1).  In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (19 nominations), one Daytime Emmy Award, three Billboard Music Awards, seven MTV Video Music Awards (including the 2017 Michael Jackson Vanguard Award recipient), two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013 and has sold out arenas all over the world.  Her seventh studio album, Beautiful Trauma is certified platinum, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s 200 chart and marked a career high for first week sales.  Additionally, the album debuted at #1 in 10 other countries, on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart and Digital Albums Chart.  The first single, “What About US” is also certified platinum, received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance and reached #1 on the Adult Pop Songs chart earning her ninth leader on the chart, the most number-ones at the format for a female (second overall).

P!NK is a huge supporter of various charities, including: Make a Wish Foundation, Autism Speaks, Human Rights Campaign and No Kid Hungry.  She remains on the UNICEF team as an Ambassador.  She recently graced the cover of People Magazine’s The Beautiful Issue.

   “P!NK”
Beautiful Trauma World Tour


DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: range from $70 $399.  All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online, by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

LOCATION:
JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      (904) 630-3900

About Live Nation Entertainment: (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

About SMG Jacksonville manages seven sports, entertainment, and convention venues on behalf of the City of Jacksonville.  Their beautiful venues include: TIAA Bank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Georgia-Florida, the TaxSlayer Bowl and Monster Jam; Daily’s Place, a 5,500 seat amphitheater with concert programming year-round and an indoor practice facility for the Jacksonville Jaguars; The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, showplace of such entertainment greats as Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett and home to the Arena Bowl XXIV Champions Jacksonville Sharks, the ABA Jacksonville Giants and the Jacksonville IceMen; The Baseball Grounds of JAX, home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Florida vs FSU Baseball; The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, stage to Broadway and music elite like Wicked, James Taylor and Diana Ross; and home of the FSCJ Artist Series and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra; The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, a historic renovated train station providing a unique venue for meetings, social events and conventions & The Ritz Theatre and Museum, located in Jacksonville’s historic African American community of LaVilla, celebrating the artistic culture of African American life in Northeast Florida and the African Diaspora with museum exhibits, concerts, films, lectures, dance and dramatic arts.

Friday, January 4, 2019

‘CHER’ comes to JAX for the ‘Here We Go Again Tour’

The one and only CHER is set to hit the road with the Here We Go Again Tour beginning January 17, 2019 in Ft. Meyers, FL, making a stop at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on January 23, 2019.  A full list of dates and locations can be found HERE.  The upcoming tour was officially announced during Cher’s appearance on the Ellen Degenerate Show.  The highly anticipated new ‘Dancing Queen’ Album was released this past September.

Following the recent global success and rave reviews for Cher’s role in the Mamma Mia 2 – Here We Go Again film, the multi-award-winning singer, actress and show-stopping performer will be crossing the U.S. for the first time in five years.  Cher is expected to perform many of her hits along with some new songs from the Dancing Queen album – Cher’s tribute to the music of ABBA – came out on September 28th.


The Oscar, Emmy, Cannes Film Festival and Grammy Award winning icon was honored at the Kennedy Center on December 2, 2018.  She is also co-producer of The Cher Show, the Broadway musical that opened December 3, 2018 and was touring Australia and New Zealand since.  CHER had also been doing a series of residencies in Las Vegas back before her tour.  Get your tickets today for upcoming shows in your area.

 “CHER”
Here We Go Again Tour


DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 2019

TIME: 7:30 p.m.

TICKETS: start at $39.95.  All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online, by calling (800) 745-3000, or by visiting the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships Box Office at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena.

LOCATION:
JAX Veterans Memorial Arena
      
300 A Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
      
(904) 630-3900

About Live Nation Entertainment: (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

About SMG Jacksonville manages seven sports, entertainment, and convention venues on behalf of the City of Jacksonville.  Their beautiful venues include: TIAA Bank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Georgia-Florida, the TaxSlayer Bowl and Monster Jam; Daily’s Place, a 5,500 seat amphitheater with concert programming year-round and an indoor practice facility for the Jacksonville Jaguars; The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, showplace of such entertainment greats as Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffett and home to the Arena Bowl XXIV Champions Jacksonville Sharks, the ABA Jacksonville Giants and the Jacksonville IceMen; The Baseball Grounds of JAX, home of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Florida vs FSU Baseball; The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, stage to Broadway and music elite like Wicked, James Taylor and Diana Ross; and home of the FSCJ Artist Series and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra; The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, a historic renovated train station providing a unique venue for meetings, social events and conventions & The Ritz Theatre and Museum, located in Jacksonville’s historic African American community of LaVilla, celebrating the artistic culture of African American life in Northeast Florida and the African Diaspora with museum exhibits, concerts, films, lectures, dance and dramatic arts.