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Diversity tour: Dates, venues and how to get tickets to Supernova

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Street dance troupe Diversity has announced a new UK and Ireland tour .

The dance superstars were formed in 2007 and are best known for winning the third series of Britain’s Got Talent back in 2009, beating Susan Boyle in the live final.

Over the past 12 years, the band has amassed a legion of fans and continues to captivate audiences with impressive dance moves.

Now the group will be touring the country, including Ireland, throughout 2023 and 2024, on a tour called Supernova.

What is Supernova?

Supernova is the new show created by the group’s frontman, Ashley Banjo , and follows the group’s sold-out Connected tour. It plays 66 dates across the UK and Ireland, kicking off in October 2023.

Diversity will be supporting the Trussell Trust charity , which provides emergency food and support.

Attendees are invited to bring food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for cash donations.

Where is Diversity going on tour?

Tour locations in 2023.

• Eastbourne Congress Theatre
• Northampton Derngate
• Portsmouth Guildhall
• Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
• Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
• Oct Truro Hall for Cornwall
• Dundee Caird Hall
• Edinburgh Usher Hall
• Concert Hall
• Glasgow SEC Armadillo
• Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
• Swansea Arena
• Cardiff International Arena
• Reading Hexagon
• Birmingham Alexandra Theatre
• Oxford New Theatre

Tour locations in 2024

• Carlisle Sands Centre
• Blackpool Opera House
• Bradford St Georges Hall
• London Palladium, Gateshead
• Stockton Globe
• Sheffield City Hall
• Hull Bonus Arena
• Leicester De Montfort Hall
• Llandudno Venue Cymru Theatre
• Belfast waterfront
• Dublin Bord Gais Energy Theatre
• Bristol Hippodrome
• Bournemouth International Centre
• Brighton Centre
• York Grand Opera House
• Harrogate Convention Centre
• Peterborough New Theatre
• Salford Lowry Lyric Theatre
• Stoke-On-Trent Regent Theatre
• Southend Cliffs Pavilion
• Ipswich Regent

How to get Diversity tour tickets

Supernova tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 18, via gigsandtours.com and ticketmaster.co.uk . Tickets for Belfast and Dublin will be available via ticketmaster.ie with VIP tickets available at www.sjm-vip.com . However, Southend tickets will not be available until January 2023.

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Britain’s most-successful dance group, diversity, have announced their brand-new uk and ireland tour, supernova, with the 66-date tour taking place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024..

Supernova follows Diversity ’s sold-out Connected tour earlier this year, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity ’s illustrious career shows how they continue to innovate, grow, and achieve. Collectively Diversity recently won Virgin Media’s Must-See Moment of 2020 at the British Academy Television Awards for their incredible Britain’s Got Talent routine.

Diversity have also confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Attendees on the tour are being invited to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations.

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Taylor Swift Announces 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Capital One Cardholder Presale Wednesday, November 16  | 2 p.m. local venue time

To best access the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Capital One Cardholder Presale ticket queues, fans should log into their Ticketmaster account and click on the link for your preferred dates below. 

Please keep in mind:

• Capital One Cardholder Presales are scheduled for Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. local venue time. 
• Queues will now open 15 minutes prior to the onsale time.
• To gain entry into the presale, enter the first 6 digits of your Capital One credit or debit card. Having an eligible Capital One credit or debit card does not guarantee tickets.
• At checkout, remember to use an eligible Capital One credit or debit card to pay for your Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets (excludes Capital One private label retail cards). All other credit card types will not be allowed.
• Supplies are limited and the presale ends on Nov. 18, 2022 at 10 p.m. local venue time, or until tickets are sold out.

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Our goal is to maximize the number of fans who have an opportunity to shop.

The link in your text will direct you to the show you were selected for — either a show that was available during registration or a show that was announced after registration closed.

If you were selected for a show available during registration, your code will enable you to shop  that  show  or any show in the same city  that was announced after registration closed. (You will not be able to shop a different show that was available during registration).

If you were selected for a show announced after registration closed — i.e., the link in your text directs you to one of those shows — your code is good for that show. We recommend you use the code for that show as it will have the greatest availability for you. If you choose, you can use your code instead for the show you prioritized first during registration; however, we expect demand for that show to be higher and your wait to be longer.

Remember, each code only allows you to purchase 6 tickets.

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Due to unprecedented demand for tickets to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Capital One, after announcing 8 new shows last week, Taylor has added 17 additional shows in the US.

• Friday, March 17, 2023 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• Friday, March 24, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
• Friday, March 31, 2023 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
• Thursday, April 13, 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
• Friday, April 21, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
• Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
• Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Sunday, May 7, 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
• Sunday, June 4, 2023 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• Friday, June 9, 2023 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
• Friday, June 16, 2023 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium
• Friday, June 23, 2023 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium
• Friday, June 30, 2023 – Cincinnati, OH – Paycor Stadium
• Friday, July 7, 2023 – Kansas City, KS – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• Friday, July 14, 2023 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
• Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Sofi Stadium
• Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – Sofi Stadium

Registration is closed for TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan. Fans who previously registered do not need to re-register for the added shows.

Anyone invited to participate in the presale will have access to purchase the added event(s) within their selected market.

Update 11/4/22:

Due to overwhelming demand, additional dates have been added to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Capital One!

The registration period for Taylor Swift Presale powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan has closed.

• Friday, April 14th 2023 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
• Friday, May 5th 2023 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
• Sunday, May 14th 2023 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
• Sunday, May 21st 2023 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
• Sunday, May 28th 2023 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
• Sunday, July 23rd 2023 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• Friday, July 28th 2023 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s® Stadium
• Thursday, August 3rd 2023 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium

The TaylorSwiftTix Presale begins on Tuesday, November 15 @ 10AM local venue time. There is a six (6) ticket limit per event.

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Taylor Swift just announced the U.S. leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, p resented by Capital One, and she wants to make sure her fans have the best chance to get tickets .

Demand is expected to be extremely high for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, presented by Capital One , so registering for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan is your best chance to get tickets to see Taylor Swift live. While the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan doesn’t guarantee that everyone who registers will get a ticket, it does help ensure only fans are invited to purchase tickets.

Previous Lover Fest Verified Fan purchasers will receive preferred access to participate in the TaylorSwiftTix P resale. Please make sure that you register with the same Ticketmaster Account as your Lover Fest purchase.

Read on for information about how to register for your chance to buy tickets to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, p resented by Capital One.

Key Dates to Know

• TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan Registration is open now until Wednesday, November 9 at 11:59PM ET .
• TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan Invitations will be sent on the evening of Monday, November 14 .
• TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan takes place on  Tuesday, November 15 at 10AM local venue time .
• General Public On-sale begins on Friday, November 18 at 10AM local venue time .

How many shows can I register for?

You may register for up to three (3) shows. When doing so, please be sure to rank your show preferences in order from highest to lowest. Please note: Registering for multiple shows does not guarantee that you will be selected for all shows you’ve ranked. If demand for tickets from verified fans exceeds supply for a given show, invitations may be subject to availability.

How many tickets can I purchase?

Fans may purchase a maximum of six (6) tickets per show using their unique access code. If you are selected for multiple shows, you will receive one (1) code for each show.

Can I change or update the shows I register for?

Yes, you can update your show preferences any time before registration ends. To do so, return to the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan registration link and click “edit entry”. Only your last selections will be considered once registration closes.

Can I register more than once to increase my invitation status?

No, only one registration is permitted per person.

When submitting my registration I received a 6-digit authentication code from Ticketmaster. Can I use this code to purchase tickets during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan?

No, if selected for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan you will receive a new, unique, alphanumeric access code the night prior to your show(s) going on sale. The previous 6-digit authentication code you received when registering was sent to verify your mobile phone number. It cannot be used to purchase tickets.

Can I register for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan outside of the U.S.?

Yes, however you must use a U.S. or Canadian phone number. Please note that VOIP numbers are not supported.

When does registration close for the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan?

Registration closes on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:59PM ET .

When does the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan begin?

The TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan will begin on Tuesday, November 15 at 10AM local venue time.

Does registering mean I get a TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan access code?

Access codes are never guaranteed, and due to anticipated demand, fans will be selected at random to receive an invitation to shop for tickets during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan.

I received a confirmation email, what does that mean?

This email is to confirm your details and that we successfully received your registration. It doesn’t, however, guarantee you’ll receive an invitation to purchase tickets. On Monday, November 14, you’ll receive an email with additional information about your invitation status.

Does getting an access code mean I will get tickets?

No. Only fans who have been verified and invited to shop by receiving an access code will have the opportunity to purchase tickets during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan.

Receiving an access code means that you’ll have the opportunity to shop for tickets. However, the ability to purchase tickets is determined by supply and demand, and is not guaranteed. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.

If selected, fans will also receive a text message to the phone number provided during registration. This text will include a unique access code and a link to shop. Keep an eye out for this text and be careful not to accidentally delete it.

The Waiting Room will open 30 minutes before the sale begins. You may only join the Waiting Room using the same Ticketmaster Account that you registered with.

When the sale begins, fans in the Waiting Room will be assigned a spot in line. When it is your turn to shop, you must enter your access code exactly as it appears in your text to access tickets.

Can I share my access code with my friends or family?

No. To purchase tickets with your unique code during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan, you must be logged in to the Ticketmaster Account you registered with. Your access code is unique to your account and for this reason, fans will not be able to share their codes with friends or family.

What device should I use to purchase tickets?

All ticket purchases must be made online. Please be prepared to shop for tickets using your computer, mobile web, or Ticketmaster app. Tickets will not be available by phone call.

Can I sign into the same Ticketmaster Account on multiple devices to shop?

No, when you sign into the same account on multiple devices it may result in errors and/or limit you from shopping during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan. Before the sale begins, please double check you are only signed into the Ticketmaster Account you registered with on one device.

How many tabs can I have open at once?

One tab per show.

You may only use multiple tabs on the same device when shopping for more than one show (if you received an invitation to multiple shows). As a reminder:

• If you’d like to shop for tickets to multiple shows, you will need to join the Waiting Room for each one.
• Please only join the Waiting Room once and only use one tab per show to reduce any delays.
• Once you join the Waiting Room, do not close your page.

I got an email telling me that I’m on the Waitlist, what does that mean?

Due to extremely high demand, not all fans who register may be invited to purchase tickets during the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan. Should additional tickets become available, a select number of registered fans may be randomly selected to move off the waitlist. If this happens, you will be notified via text message.

Will there be a way to purchase tickets other than the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan?

Yes. The General Public On-Sale will be Friday, November 18 at 10AM local venue time.

Why do I see tickets available to purchase on another site before the TaylorSwiftTix Presale powered by Verified Fan has even happened?

Many unofficial sellers will list tickets before they even go on sale. This practice is called speculative listing and fans should not trust resellers claiming to have tickets. Those speculative listings are not real tickets in hand. Beware of these sellers. Learn more about speculative tickets here .

Will there be VIP packages available for the tour?

A limited number of VIP Packages + Tickets may be available at time of purchase. Check your event page for any VIP details.

What are the health check requirements?

In the best interest of fans and staff, the event organizers are monitoring local COVID-19 trends and will meet or exceed protocols mandated by local governments and local venues. By purchasing tickets to this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination & booster status and/or providing proof of negative COVID-19 test. Check back often for updates to your event venue website as guidelines are subject to change.

Where can I find more information on the U.S. leg of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour?

For more information, visit here .

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Britain’s most-successful dance group, Diversity have announced their brand-new UK and Ireland tour, Supernova.

The 66-date tour takes place across 40 towns and cities throughout 2023 and 2024.

Supernova follows Diversity’s sold-out Connected tour, which combined playful, comedic routines with powerful statements on human connectivity. Big, relentless, and energetic, the tour dazzled fans across the UK.

Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2009 and have since sold out multiple UK and Irish tours, with countless television and live performances. 

Diversity have confirmed that they will be supporting anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust, which provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty while campaigning for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Right now, millions of people across the country are facing a cost of living crisis as food and energy prices soar and families are feeling the biggest squeeze on incomes in a generation. We are inviting attendees on the tour to bring along food donations to the shows, where there will be collection points across the venue each night. There will also be collection buckets for any cash donations.  All donations will be distributed to people in crisis across the 1,300 food bank centres in the Trussell Trust network.  Here is a link to information on the items that are requested:  https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/ .

Diversity thank you in advance for your generosity and look forward to seeing you at the shows.

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Innovative dance group Diversity have confirmed details of a brand new tour.

The Connected tour kicks off at the Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury on Friday 19 March 2021, running across the UK throughout April and May.

The new tour centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we live in, and how it connects us all.

Creator and choreographer Ashley Banjo comments: “Every year that goes by, and every time we get to create a new touring show, I cannot believe we are still lucky enough to get to do this. But even after all this time, we are still growing, and this new decade and new chapter for Diversity is sure to be something even more special than the last. I truly do believe that we are all connected in more ways than one and I cannot wait to bring this to life on stage.”

Formed in East London in 2007 by lead dancer and choreographer Banjo, Diversity came to widespread public attention when they auditioned for the ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Their first audition was a huge success, and the group were given three yesses from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and Piers Morgan. After progressing through the semi-final, the group won the final of Britain’s Got Talent , beating off stiff competition from Susan Boyle in front of a TV audience of over 17million viewers.

Since winning Britain’s Got Talent , Diversity’s career has gone stratospheric. They’ve danced for royalty at the Royal Variety Performance, for the prime minister outside 10 Downing Street, took part in the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in 2014 and performed to over 6000,000 fans.

A force to be reckoned with live, the dance group have completed nine sell-out UK tours so far. Their latest tour, Born Ready – The 10 Year Anniversary Tour, saw Diversity celebrate their ten years in existence, captivating fans all throughout the UK and receiving rave reviews.

Diversity 2021 UK tour dates

19 March 2021 – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury 20 March 2021 – Convention Centre, Harrogate 21 March 2021 – Victoria Theatre, Halifax 23 March 2021 – Venue Cymru Theatre, Llandudno 26 March 2021 – Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham 27 March 2021 – Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham (Matinee + Evening) 30 March 2021 – Derngate, Northampton 31 March 2021 – Derngate, Northampton 2 April 2021 – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 3 April 2021 – Bonus Arena, Hull (Matinee only) 4 April 2021 – City Hall, Sheffield (Matinee + Evening) 6 April 2021 – Sage, Gateshead 7 April 2021 – Sage, Gateshead 9 April 2021 – Hexagon, Reading 10 April 2021 – Hexagon, Reading (Matinee only) 13 April 2021 – Hippodrome, Bristol 14 April 2021 – Hippodrome, Bristol 16 April 2021 – London Palladium 17 April 2021 – London Palladium (Matinee only) 21 April 2021 – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool 23 April 2021 – Opera House, Blackpool 24 April 2021 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh 25 April 2021 – Barbican, York 27 April 2021 – Regent, Ipswich 30 April 2021 – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend 1 May 2021 – Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (Matinee + Evening) 2 May 2021 – Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff (Matinee only) 5 May 2021 – G Live, Guildford 6 May 2021 – G Live, Guildford 8 May 2021 – Brighton Centre (Matinee + Evening) 9 May 2021 – Pavilions, Plymouth 11 May 2021 – Sands Centre, Carlisle 14 May 2021 – Palace Theatre, Manchester 15 May 2021 – Palace Theatre, Manchester (Matinee + Evening) 18 May 2021 – De Montfort Hall, Leicester 21 May 2021 – New Theatre, Oxford 22 May 2021 – BIC, Bournemouth (Matinee + Evening) 25 May 2021 – Regent, Stoke 28 May 2021 – Kings Theatre, Glasgow 29 May 2021 – Kings Theatre, Glasgow (Matinee + Evening)

Tickets for Diversity’s newly announced 2021 tour will be available from 10:00 on Friday 6 March 2020 through Ticketmaster.co.uk .

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  “What are you doing to promote diversity?”

It’s not just a great question for an interviewee – the answer reveals a lot about an organisation’s priorities and what it’s really like to work for – it’s also one that employers need to ask of themselves: if hiring is hard, what are we doing to broaden the pool of available talent? What are we doing to attract applicants who see the value of doing so?

I was glad to be able to tell her that Ticketmaster has a good record in this area and has held events before openly discussing diversity in the workplace but, in this post, I’d like to talk about one recent collaboration in particular: working with Codebar .

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The challenge is clear , but less obvious is how to respond to it: how can your company contribute effectively to the project of giving people the tools they need to make their way into our industry? Individually organisations aren’t necessarily in a strong position to build a program from scratch themselves; fortunately, this is exactly where collaboration with Codebar shines:

A non-profit initiative that facilitates the growth of a diverse tech community by running regular programming workshops.

We provided our in-house events space, food and drinks and additional support and coaching on the night; in exchange, they provided a structured curriculum in foundational web technologies to attendees who met their eligibility requirements and matched them with professional developers for around three hours of pair programming. Critically, it’s a format that works: the courses are extremely well thought-through, it’s well attended by both students and mentors and the atmosphere is at once studious and friendly.

The night fit perfectly within our policy to encourage and support diverse young talent, and follows work placements from City and Islington A Level students and our presence at two recent  ‘Girls in STEM “speed dating”’events. The latter was a great chance to encourage gender diversity, giving young women interested in pursuing a career in STEM a chance to meet a variety of inspiring females already established in the industry. Through a series of brief meetings, the girls could explore and discuss the range of roles available to them and receive professional opinions on any issues or questions they may have. As one attendee from Ticketmaster said, ‘It is really important for me to emphasise to girls that anything is possible and to ensure they consider their options for the future to ensure they are capable of being able to support themselves in whatever career they choose to pursue’. With Codebar’s help, this event enabled us to offer an additional chance for another diverse range of potential candidates to enter our industry.

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Personally, I’m entirely persuaded that there is a clear moral imperative to increase opportunities for people from a broader range of backgrounds to our industry. It also happens, however, that addressing the question “What are we doing to attract more of the people we see too few of?” offers commercial advantages as well. I’m sure it won’t be the last time a candidate wants to know what we’re doing about it either.

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Longtime music collaborators and pop icon pioneers Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are teaming up once again for their highly anticipated 2024 co-headline arena tour, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl, to turn iconic US and Canadian venues into raves . As two of the hottest names in pop and electronic music, the tour comes at a pivotal moment in both artist’s careers. Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat is not only a celebration of their individual successes, but it is also a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry. Fans can expect an electrifying show filled with exhilarating performances, stunning visuals, and infectious beats.

Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, making stops across in North America including Toronto, ON; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA and more before wrapping up in Seattle, WA at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23. Full routing is available below.

TICKETS: Advance presale registration is available now through April 25th at sweat-tour.com . The artist presale begins Thursday, April 25th at 10 AM local time. Registration does not guarantee tickets and supplies are limited. The general on-sale will begin on Friday, April 26 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation .com.

British avant-pop and electronic sensation Charli XCX, fresh off the announcement of her sold-out “BRAT 2024 – ARENA TOUR” shows in the UK, is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated sixth solo album , ‘BRAT’ . The album, set to feature 15 tracks, includes the hit single “ Von dutch ” – the brash and synth heavy first taste of the record – alongside recent releases ‘ Club classics ’ and ‘ B2b ’.

Charli also recently unveiled ‘ The Von dutch remix with addison rae & a. g. cook ’, an effervescent rework of the smash hit single featuring A. G. Cook’s signature brand of idiosyncratic production and Charli and Addison going back and forth on vocals.

Charli threw a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn in February to launch the ‘BRAT’ campaign with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss. ‘ Boiler Room & Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL ’ broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show has easily become one of the viral moments of the year.

Australian pop sensation Troye Sivan, known for his chart-topping hits and captivating performances, will be coming off the heels of his European arena tour in support of his critically acclaimed third album, “Something to Give Each Other” (2023) –  a celebration of sex, dance, sweat, community, queerness, love and friendship. His hit single “Rush ” – which earned two Grammy nominations and amassed over 180 million combined global streams to date–  and “ Got Me Started ,” the second single from his 2023 album, have gained worldwide recognition amongst his dedicated fan base.

Troye Sivan and Charli XCX are no strangers to collaboration, having previously worked together on smash hits such as “1999” and “2099.” Their undeniable chemistry and shared passion for music have solidified their partnership as one of the most dynamic duos in pop music.

CHARLI XCX & TROYE SIVAN PRESENT: SWEAT TOUR DATES:

Sat Sep 14, 2024 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Mon Sep 16, 2024 – Laval, QC – Place Bell

Wed Sep 18, 2024 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Sep 20, 2024 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Mon Sep 23, 2024 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Sep 25, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

Thu Sep 26, 2024 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sat Sep 28, 2024 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Mon Sep 30, 2024 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Wed Oct 02, 2024 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Thu Oct 03, 2024 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Sat Oct 05, 2024 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center

Sun Oct 06, 2024 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center

Wed Oct 09, 2024 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Oct 11, 2024 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Sun Oct 13, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center

Tue Oct 15, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Fri Oct 18, 2024 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

Sun Oct 20, 2024 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Tue Oct 22, 2024 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Wed Oct 23, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

ABOUT CHARLI XCX

Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli XCX has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process. Her lasting impact was cemented last year when Charli was honoured with the Visionary Award at the annual Ivor Novellos in London, while she also received the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women In Music ceremony in Los Angeles in March.

Alongside her new album, Charli has been working on multiple film & TV projects following the breakout success of her Barbie soundtrack contribution ‘ Speed Drive ’ last year. She is co-executive producing the score for the A24 film ‘ Mother Mary ’ with Jack Antonoff and also producing original music for Benito Skinner ’s series ‘ Overcompensating ’ on Prime Video. In addition, Charli will star in the Daniel Goldhaber remake of 1978 cult horror film ‘ Faces of Death ’.

Follow Charli XCX:

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ABOUT TROYE SIVAN

Troye Sivan is a GRAMMY nominated Australian singer, songwriter and actor who has firmly established himself as a global icon in the worlds of pop music, fashion and LGBTQIA+ representation.  Over twenty-six billion streams and 10 million adjusted albums sold worldwide are milestones only a few artists can claim. Doing it by age 28 is another thing entirely. Throw in a range of standout roles in Hollywood features, high fashion collabs, runway appearances and a combined social audience of over 30 million and the list really boils down to one person – Troye Sivan.  Raised in Perth, Australia, Sivan set the world on fire with a pair of EPs – 2014’s TRXYE and 2015’s Wild . With his debut album Blue Neighbourhood , sophomore album Bloom , the 2020 EP In A Dream , and most recently his third studio album, Something To Give Each Other, as well as a slew of singles and collaborations in between, Sivan has cemented himself in the music industry with 10 years of experience under his belt. Hailed as “the perfect pop star” by TIME, Sivan’s recent hit single “Rush” earned global accolades and praise, including two GRAMMY nominations. His career has been further celebrated as the recipient of six ARIA Awards, a Billboard Music Award, three MTV Europe Music awards and two GLAAD Media Award wins. “Revelation,” his collaboration with Jónsi for BOY ERASED, was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song – Motion Picture and shortlisted for an Oscar. Sivan has recently been featured in campaigns for Prada, Cartier, YSL Beauty, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Savage Fenty, and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park, and appeared in The Weeknd & Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” for MAX, alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink’s Jennie and Abel himself. He also launched Tsu Lange Yor , an independent luxury lifestyle collection of fragrances and art-driven objects.  Sivan continues to be represented by Good World Management, CAA and imPRint.

Follow Troye Sivan:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

About Live Nation Entertainment

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 www.livenationentertainment.com .

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Live Nation Concerts

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The U.S. is reportedly preparing to sue Ticketmaster over the monopolistic behavior that outraged Swifties last year

The Department of Justice is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment , the parent company of Ticketmaster, as soon as next month , marking a swing against the world’s biggest ticket seller and another chapter in the Biden administration’s ambitious antimonopoly efforts. 

The specific claims regulators would allege are unclear, but according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the suit, it will concern how the concert-promoting company has leveraged its dominance to undermine its competitors. 

Neither Ticketmaster nor the Justice Department responded to Fortune ’s request for comment.

The DOJ launched an investigation into Ticketmaster in the summer of 2022 to probe alleged anticompetitive practices. A Senate subcommittee also launched an investigation last year. 

While Ticketmaster has long been a target of hate for concertgoers, musicians, and some venues, the ire reached a new level in the fall of 2022, when the site crashed during a fan presale for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Fans suffered through a series of unfortunate events—hours- and days-long wait times for tickets, waves of bots purchasing and upselling tickets, and unpredictable prices—only for many of them to end up without seats. The debacle saw members of Swift’s fan base suing Ticketmaster too. The government’s latest move shows that these concerns are still top of mind for regulators hoping to crack down on the ticket seller’s practices.

It’s a sharp turnaround from a decade ago, when the DOJ essentially green-lighted Live Nation’s merger with Ticketmaster. Since the 2010 deal, which merged the world’s largest live concert producer with the world’s leading live entertainment ticketing company, the group has faced international accusations of excessive ticket fees, poor customer service, and bullying of smaller competitors . At the time of the merger, the federal government cleared the deal but issued a legal order , called a consent decree, that barred the company from pressuring concert venues to use its ticketing software—something it has since repeatedly been accused of doing. The 10-year consent decree was extended in 2020, giving the Justice Department more power to regulate the company’s market dominance. 

And without a doubt, that dominance is massive. Ticketmaster processes around 500 million tickets around the world each year and reportedly controls more than 80% of the market share for major concerts, according to a report by marketing software developer HubSpot . The company has been growing, too—its revenue reached $22.7 billion in 2023, according to its annual report , up 36% from the year before. Ticketmaster’s revenue also grew 73% between the first and second quarter of 2023 and the company sold a record-breaking 90 million tickets during the first five months of the year. 

Ironically, though, the company’s indisputable profits are part of why it’s now the subject of several antitrust investigations meant to tackle potentially anticompetitive practices fueling the company’s growth. 

One of those is the high price of tickets, which particularly outraged rapper Drake’s fan base over one of his March 2023 shows, where customers didn’t expect tickets to sell for hundreds of dollars. The year before, tickets to see rocker Bruce Springsteen reached as high as $5,000 on the platform, thanks to its pricing algorithm.

Ticketmaster has maintained that ticket prices are set by artists and their teams, and said in a blog post that “the venue normally gets around two-thirds of the service charge and in many cases a facility fee as well.” Still, the company has come under fire for those high service fees , which often tack on extra hundreds of dollars to ticket orders.

Beyond that, Ticketmaster’s heavyweight status has a stranglehold on the live events industry: Nearly 78% of the highest-grossing arenas and 64% of the highest-grossing amphitheaters in the country operate using Ticketmaster’s services, according to an American Economic Liberties Project report from June 2023. With fewer competitors to buy from, that means customers often can’t avoid paying the service fees Ticketmaster tacks on. 

In a 2022 statement, Live Nation wrote that the market for secondary ticketing is “extremely competitive, with Ticketmaster competing with StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid, and many others,” and that “no serious argument can be made that Ticketmaster has the kind of market position in secondary ticketing that supports antitrust claims.”

Some analysts, like Brandon Ross of LightShed Ventures, said in a post on X that the lawsuit is likely to end in a settlement rather than a breakup of the company, since the government will likely target the company’s business practices rather than its model. 

The federal lawsuit is one of several led by the Justice Department under Biden’s administration, which sued Apple in March for allegedly abusing its dominant position in smartphone and app markets and has sued Google several times since 2020.

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Caitlin Clark and Fever frenzy hit the WNBA, boosting ticket prices and jersey sales

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Caitlin Clark, pictured autographing sneakers before the WNBA draft last Monday, is helping drive demand for the league's ticket sales and TV coverage. Adam Hunger/AP hide caption

Caitlin Clark, pictured autographing sneakers before the WNBA draft last Monday, is helping drive demand for the league's ticket sales and TV coverage.

Caitlin Clark won't make her WNBA debut until May 3, when the Indiana Fever — which selected her as the first overall draft pick last week — play their first preseason game in Texas.

But Clark is already making an outsized impact on the league, which she joins as the all-time leading scorer in college basketball history.

Her dominance is credited with bringing more attention to the Iowa Hawkeyes and women's basketball writ large — and the " Caitlin Clark Effect " seems poised to continue at the professional level, if early numbers are any indication.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are selected in the first round of the WNBA draft

"When Caitlin Clark declared for the WNBA draft, we instantly saw the Indiana Fever's average ticket price double," Laura Correnti, founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, told Morning Edition earlier this month.

"We're also hearing from some of the different teams across the WNBA that they are also seeing bumps in ticket sales and interest in terms of near sellout for when Caitlin Clark comes to town."

Clark's Fever jersey sold out in most sizes on the Fanatics website within an hour of her being selected in Monday's draft, in what the retailer says is now the top-selling jersey for any draft pick ever.

And the WNBA plans to show 36 of the Fever's 40 regular season games on its national broadcast and streaming partners, compared to 22 last year , when it finished 10th of 12 teams . It hasn't had a winning season since 2015.

Demand to see Clark in action has sent ticket prices skyrocketing and prompted teams in several cities to move their games to bigger venues.

Last week, the Washington Mystics announced that they will be relocating their June 7 game against the Indiana Fever from their 4,200-seat home stadium in D.C. to the 20,000 plus-capacity Capital One Arena, citing " unprecedented demand ."

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It's the second team to announce such a move in anticipation of Fever frenzy. The Las Vegas Aces have said they will move their July 2 game against Indiana from Michelob Ultra Arena to T-Mobile Arena to accommodate some 8,000 additional fans.

And in Chicago — where the Sky picked up some high draft picks including Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso — fans are petitioning the team to relocate their June and August games against the Fever from the Wintrust Arena to the larger United Center.

"Larger quantities of less expensive seats would allow both Caitlin Clark fans and Chicago Sky fans to enjoy a great game at the incredible United Center," reads the online petition, which had over 700 signatures as of Monday morning.

The Indiana Fever team store in Indianapolis displays Caitlin Clark merchandise. Her official jersey has sold out from many online retailers. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption

The Indiana Fever team store in Indianapolis displays Caitlin Clark merchandise. Her official jersey has sold out from many online retailers.

The Indiana Fever accounts for all of the WNBA's top 10 most expensive regular season games this year, according to data from the ticket site Gametime reported by Forbes .

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It says the most expensive WNBA game on the secondary market is Indiana's July 14 game against the Minnesota Lynx, with a median ticket price of $615. The Fever's June games against the Chicago Sky ($600) and Washington Mystics ($530) also made the list.

Tickets to the Fever's first preseason game, against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, ranged from $110 to $1,100. CEO Greg Bibb told WFAA that the Wings scheduled that game well before the draft, anticipating Clark would enter and be picked first.

"We have seen incremental gains in business growth every year since 2020, and what's happened in the NCAA has been an accelerant to that growth," Bibb told the outlet. "We structured our ticket sales accordingly and waited later in the calendar year to go on sale with them to create a pent-up demand post-draft."

Resale prices for Fever tickets are going up too, with Vivid Seats reporting they have nearly tripled since last season.

Clark's financial boost to the WNBA has amplified the spotlight on its longstanding pay gap with the NBA. That gap is the result of the leagues' differences in revenue, season length and union contracts, among other factors.

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As a rookie, Clark's base salary will be $76,535 this year and just over $338,000 for four years — far lower than that of her male counterparts and at least some NBA mascots .

In contrast, Victor Wembanyama, the 2023 first-round draft pick in the NBA, started on the San Antonio Spurs with a base salary of over $12 million, as part of a four-year contract exceeding $55 million.

That disparity has drawn renewed attention and outrage from many viewers. Even President Biden weighed in , tweeting last week that "right now we're seeing that even if you're the best, women are not paid their fair share."

But Clark — whose name, image and likeness are valued at over $3 million — is expected to make money in other ways , including endorsement deals with companies including State Farm and Gatorade. And The Athletic reported last week that Clark is nearing a deal with Nike worth over $20 million that includes a signature shoe.

Clark holds up her Fever jersey after a Wednesday press conference in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings/AP hide caption

Clark holds up her Fever jersey after a Wednesday press conference in Indianapolis.

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