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EAGLES - Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill – extend the band’s “Hotel California” Tour with additional 2023 shows set for Jacksonville, Florida; an encore performance in Tampa, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; Greensboro, North Carolina; and Newark, New Jersey. 

A limited number of VIP packages, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise, parking & more go on sale Thursday, January 12th at 10 AM local time. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10 AM local time. For more information visit   eagles.com/events.

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The Eagles Announce “The Long Goodbye” The Band’s Final Tour

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LOS ANGELES , July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, the Eagles announced today that their upcoming “The Long Goodbye”  will be the band’s final tour.

Thirteen shows will be initially announced. The first set of dates will begin September 7, 2023 , in New York .

The Eagles’ long-time contemporaries and fellow Hall of Famers, Steely Dan,  will be joining these historic shows and commemorating their own 50+ year career.

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting Wednesday, July 12 for all announced shows. The general on-sale will start Friday, July 14 at 10:00 AM local time.

During “The Long Goodbye,” the Eagles – Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit , with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey – will perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands. The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

Over the band’s more than 50 years of touring, the Eagles have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world, accounting for more than 15 million tickets. Eagles’ tours have consistently ranked in the Top 10 of both concert industry publications, Billboard and Pollstar .

In the Fall of 1971, the Eagles formed, pioneered, and personified a uniquely American musical style blending country, folk, R&B, rock, and pop sensibilities, and would go onto become one of the most creatively and commercially successful bands of all time.  In today’s faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band’s role as enduring musical icons.

The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times. They earned six GRAMMY Awards, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in their very first year of eligibility, and received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2016.

The band’s Greatest Hits 1971-1977 is the best-selling album in history, with the RIAA certifying the collection at 38-times Platinum.  Hotel California is the third best-selling U.S. album in history, certified 26-times Platinum.  After its release in 1976, it topped the charts and earned two GRAMMY Awards for “New Kid In Town” and “Hotel California.”

The “Long Goodbye” tour is proudly presented by Live Nation.

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Eagles Join Parade of Acts on Final Tours With a ‘Long Goodbye’

The band, which performed a “farewell” tour in 2003, will begin what’s billed as a last run of dates in September.

By Ben Sisario

Eagles are touring for the last time. Again.

The band, whose country-tinged rock hits in the 1970s like “Hotel California” and “Life in the Fast Lane” made it one of the biggest-selling acts of all time, announced the Long Goodbye on Thursday, booked as the group’s final tour.

The tour — featuring the core Eagles members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, along with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey (whose father was Glenn Frey, an original Eagle) — is set to open at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 7. That is the first of an initial batch of 13 dates mostly on the East Coast through Nov. 17, with Steely Dan as the opening act. In a statement, the Eagles floated the possibility of longer runs at each venue, saying they would “perform as many shows in each market as their audience demands.” The tour is expected to continue into 2025.

As longtime Eagles fans know, this is not the first time the band has signaled a sunset run. Back in 2003, it embarked on a tour called Farewell I . But there is good reason to believe they may be nearing the end. Glenn Frey, one of the group’s founding members, died in 2016 . Henley, the only member from its founding in 1971 who is still in the band, is 75; in an appearance before a Congressional committee in 2020 about copyright law, he said he was “in the final chapter of my career.” (Or maybe not. Bob Dylan, who is 82, is on a tour planned into 2024 , and the 86-year-old blues guitar hero Buddy Guy is on his own goodbye outing.)

Farewell tours have a way of winding on for years, and can be huge moneymakers. Kiss did its first in 2000 and has had more than a dozen tours since then; its End of the Road Tour started in 2019 and has dates booked through December. Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour began in 2018 and is set to finally conclude this weekend in Sweden, with at least $910 million in ticket sales, according to Billboard.

Among others now on their self-described final tours are Aerosmith, Foreigner, the punk band NOFX and Dead & Company, featuring original members of the Grateful Dead with John Mayer.

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Steely Dan will open dates on the legendary band's last run after more than half a century of road work.

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UPDATE (Oct. 25): This article has been updated to include six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13, 2024.

After more than half a century of crisscrossing the globe to spread the warm smell of colitas, the Eagles have announced the dates for their final tour . Dubbed “The Long Goodbye,” the trek will feature fellow Rock and Roll Hall of famers Steely Dan opening up the shows, which are slated to kick off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” read a statement from the group. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful.”

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“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle,” the band continued in its announcement, noting that the farewell run is still in the planning stages, with more dates to be announced at a later time. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round… The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

For the six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13 next year, pre-sale starts on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and general on-sale is Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. local time.

Sept. 7 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 8 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Sept. 11 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 13 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden

Sept. 16 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 17 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

Oct. 5 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 6 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 9 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 10 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 15 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena

Oct. 17 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Nov. 2 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 4 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

Nov. 7 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center

Nov. 9 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena

Nov. 14 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena

Nov. 17 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Nov. 18 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

Jan. 5 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 6 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum

Jan. 19 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center

Feb. 2 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center

Feb. 16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center

March 1 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live

March 8 — Chicago, IL @ United Center

March 13 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena

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The Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour Dates, Steely Dan to Support

The Eagles have just announced a series of 2023 tour dates, the first on their The Long Goodbye farewell tour. Fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act Steely Dan have been tabbed as support for the fall run.

Much like Deep Purple 's own The Long Goodbye tour, the trek does not have a set end date, though The Eagles are expected to be on the road through 2025 and will "perform as many shows in each marker at their audience demands," per a press release.

The band is currently comprised of Don Henley , Joe Walsh , Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Deacon Frey.

The first batch of dates features a total of 13 stops between Sept. 7 and Nov. 17, all of which can be seen further down the page.

Reflecting on their massively successful 50-plus year career and the upcoming farewell jaunt, The Eagles released the following statement:

The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds. Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful. Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle. The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages. We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on. With love and gratitude, The Eagles

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When Do The Eagles Tickets Go on Sale?

The general on-sale begins on July 14 at 10AM local time. Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available for purchase as early as July 12. For more ticketing information, visit The Eagles' website .

The Eagles 2023 Tour Dates With Steely Dan

Sept. 07 — New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden Sept. 11 — Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden Sept. 16 — Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena Oct. 05 — Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena Oct. 09 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 13 — Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena Oct. 17 — Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Nov. 02 — Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena Nov. 07 — Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center Nov. 09 — Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena Nov. 14 — Lexington, Ky. @ Rupp Arena Nov. 17 — St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center

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The Eagles Long Goodbye: See the setlist for the legendary rock band's final tour

It will be a long goodbye for the Eagles, who announced their final tour in July and vow to stay on the road through 2025 - or until they hit every market that might welcome them, sometimes more than once.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers kicked off their farewell at New York's Madison Square Garden Sept. 7 with a 23-song setlist that spotlights their myriad hits – "Take it Easy," "Witchy Woman," "Tequila Sunrise," "Life in the Fast Lane" and of course, "Hotel California" among them – and also paid tribute to "dear friend" Jimmy Buffett, who died Sept. 1 , and original Eagles bassist Randy Meisner, who died in July.

As on past tours, the core of Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh are joined by upper-register maestro Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, son of the late Eagles legend Glenn Frey. The additional four musicians backing the Eagles augment an already pristine sound for this two-hour hits parade.

Here is a look at the songs being performed on the Eagles' Long Goodbye tour.

The Eagles Long Goodbye tour setlist

• "Seven Bridges Road"
• "Take It Easy"
• "One of These Nights"
• "Take It to the Limit"
• "Best of My Love"
• "Witchy Woman"
• "Peaceful Easy Feeling"
• "Tequila Sunrise"
• "In the City"
• "I Can't Tell You Why"
• "New Kid in Town"
• "Lyin' Eyes"
• "Life's Been Good"
• "Already Gone"
• "Come Monday" (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
• "Fins" (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
• "The Boys of Summer"
• "Heartache Tonight"
• "Life in the Fast Lane"
• "Rocky Mountain Way"
• "Desperado"
• "Hotel California"

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Classic rock is alive and well.

Bruce Springsteen is about to kick off his first tour in seven years, Billy Joel is teaming up with Stevie Nicks for a limited run of concerts starting in the spring and Dead and Company will conduct their final run of shows ever (supposedly) this summer.

Let’s not forget about The Eagles though.

The group that brought the world “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “One Of These Nights,” “Life In The Fast Lane” and many other timeless hits that have been playing on FM radio for nearly half a century are trotting the classics out for a quick 13-show run from February through April as part of their ongoing North American “Hotel California Tour.”

At all shows, the group will perform “Hotel California” in full as well as a few choice cuts during their encore.

Best of all, they’ll be bringing breezy Cali vibes to Newark’s Prudential Center on April 7.

So, if you want to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees live, here’s everything you need to know.

Eagles 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar featuring all upcoming tour dates, venues and the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

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Eagles lineup

When you’ve been around since 1971 (!), a bit of shuffling when it comes to band members is expected.

Still, to this day, 75-year-old, founding member Don Henley (drums, vocals, also known for the ’80s smash “Boys of Summer), continues to tour with the group.

On the road, he’ll be joined by Joe Walsh (also of the James Gang and Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band), Timothy B. Schmit (bassist and vocalist, played with Poco) and 22-time Grammy winner Vince Gill.

Classic rockers on tour in 2023

As classic rock gets more, well, classic, the stars that defined the genre are hanging on for one last gasp.

Here are just five of the biggest stars on tour you won’t want to miss when they come to a city near you this year.

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• Jimmy Buffett

•  John Mellencamp

•  Foreigner

Still not enough for you? Check out our list of the 22 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2023 here.

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Just a Few of the Biggest Concert Tours of 2024, from Olivia Rodrigo to Bad Bunny

Posted: April 29, 2024 | Last updated: April 29, 2024

Listening to your favorite musician at home is fun, but there's nothing quite like the experience of singing along with them, and tons of more fans, live. And as luck would have it, 2024 is shaping up to be a massive year for some of the world's top musical acts, so chances are your favorite performer might be stopping at a city near you soon.

Ahead, we rounded up some of the biggest concert tours of 2024, ranging from Taylor Swift's mega-popular Eras Tour to Drake and J. Cole's exciting It's All A Blur Tour - Big as the What?—set to kick off this winter. You can also expect tour dates from classic icons like Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

1) Taylor Swift

Undoubtedly one of the biggest concert tours ever, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will continue right through 2024. The international leg of the tour kicked off in Japan, where she played four shows in Tokyo. She'll also stop in Melbourne, Singapore, Paris, Madrid, London, Milan, and more before returning to the States to play in the fall.

There's nothing like seeing T. Swift IRL, but don't fret if you're unable to nab tickets—the Eras Tour movie is now available to stream from the comfort of your home.

2) Olivia Rodrigo

This is not a drill—"Drivers License" singer Olivia Rodrigo will be hitting the road on tour starting at the end of February. The Guts World Tour runs from February through mid-August and has dates in Nashville, Toronto, Chicago, and New York City, among others. Even cooler? Rodrigo will have a stacked list of special guests—like PinkPantheress, Remi Wolf, The Breeders, and Chappell Roan—with her.

3) Red Hot Chili Peppers

Did you hear the good news? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have extended their global tour through summer 2024. The buzzy stadium tour, which kicked off in June 2022, will now run until July 2024 and bring the California-based band to places like Los Angeles, Tampa, Toronto, and Salt Lake City.

4) Bad Bunny

It's fitting that "Monaco" rapper Bad Bunny titled his tour Most Wanted —it's slated to be one of the year's hottest tours. Planned to help promote his latest studio album, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana , Most Wanted will kick off in Salt Lake City on February 21 and run through May 26.

5) Billy Joel

If you haven't yet seen Billy Joel perform live, there's still time! The Piano Man has added more tour dates to his schedule, stopping in cities like Tampa, New York, Denver, and St. Louis this year. Even more exciting? He'll share the stage with fellow iconic performers Sting and Stevie Nicks for some of these dates.

Mitski recently announced that she's expanding her North American tour dates , and we couldn't be more excited. The months-long tour, which supports her 2023 studio album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, has a long list of stops, including Miami Beach, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Paris.

There's nothing quite like a Madonna concert, that's for sure. The singer's Celebration Tour , which started last October, continues straight through the spring with dates in Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City, and more. Besides her eye-catching sets, chart-topping songs, and impressive choreography, concertgoers also get a glimpse of the performer's fantastic costumes, which include looks from Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier.

8) Bleachers

The New Jersey-founded rock band, which is fronted by Jack Antonoff—known for producing albums for top acts like Taylor Swift, Lorde, and Lana Del Rey—not only has announced a new album but a new tour , too. The tour will start in the UK in March, ending fittingly in the band's home state of New Jersey in mid-June. Check out their newly released music video for "Tiny Moves" if you need a Bleachers fix in the meantime.

9) Nicki Minaj

Nicki fans rejoice: the rapper and singer might be coming to a city near you soon as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The massive tour will include performances in Brooklyn, Oakland, and Baltimore, with stops at Dreamville Festival and Rolling Loud California along the way.

10) Blink 182

Live out all of your nineties and early aughts pop-punk dreams with one of Blink 182's One More Time Tour dates. The tour, which supports the band's ninth studio album, One More Time..., will bring the trio to cities all over the globe, including Sydney, Santiago, Portland, and Boston. The tour's supporting act is Pierce the Veil, which is also worth checking out.

11) Stevie Nicks

The oh-so-magical Stevie Nicks continues her touring streak with a bunch of 2024 concert dates . Set to begin in Atlantic City, NJ on February 10, Nicks will visit a dozen cities throughout the U.S. this year, such as New Orleans, Omaha, and Chicago. "Let's keep this party going in 2024," the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram in September to announce the newly added tour dates.

12) The 1975

The 1975 is showing no signs of slowing down. The British band, famous for hits like "Somebody Else" and "Robbers," has extended their 2023 tour through 2024. Titled Still...At Their Very Best , the 22-date tour will open in Glasgow on February 8 and conclude in Amsterdam on March 24.

13) Drake and J. Cole

Rap greats Drake and J. Cole come together for the It's All a Blur Tour – Big As the What? which is guaranteed to be a good time. Drake, fresh off his 2023 It's All a Blur tour with 21 Savage, is set to hit dozens of cities starting in February, many of which J. Cole will also be in tow for. Scoop up tickets ASAP, as Drake's shows are known to sell out.

14) Janet Jackson

Superstar Janet Jackson is also extending her 2023 tour, Together Again , into 2024 with dates in Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans, and Hartford. Even cooler? Jackson's supporting act is the 2000s southern rap legend Nelly.

15) Rolling Stones

If you've ever dreamed of seeing the Rolling Stones perform live in person, now's your chance. The iconic rockers, who released their studio album Hackney Diamonds this past fall, are returning on the road for a 16-date tour with shows throughout the United States and Canada. Concertgoers can expect a mix of new tunes and Stones classics.

16) Bruce Springsteen

Famous for countless listenable hits like "Born to Run" and "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen is set to embark on a massive world tour this year with his band, The E Street Band. The much-anticipated tour will take the Boss and his crew to cities such as Phoenix, San Diego, Dublin, and Madrid, from March through November.

17) John Mayer

Be sure to catch John Mayer's solo tour this year, which will bring the guitarist and crooner to cities throughout Europe. This leg, an extension of his popular 2023 solo tour, will kick off in Stockholm on March 13 and finish in Dublin on March 29.

18) Shania Twain

Okay, this one is technically a residency , but we're excited nonetheless. Shania Twain, most known for her incredible outfits (her hooded leopard print look, anyone?) and hits like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" is setting up shop in Vegas starting May 10. Twain's residency will take place at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood on and off throughout December 2024.

All good things must come to an end. The Eagles, known for "Hotel California" and other amazing rock songs, began their final concert tour this winter. It launched in Phoenix on January 20, with March 16 as its last date in the United States. Eagles fans won't want to miss this one.

20) Alanis Morisette: The Triple Moon Tour

Alanis Morisette joins forces with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for their 2024 Triple Moon Tour , which has dates in North America and Canada. This tour is a great one to catch this summer, as it's slated to run from June through August.

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Latin pop singer Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler was born in Madrid, Spain on 8 May 1975. He grew up in Miami, Florida and has sold over a stunning 100 million records worldwide.

After attending the University of Miami for a period of time, Iglesias put his academic career on hold to pursue music. He signed with the label Fonovisa Records and released his debut album “Enrique Iglesias” on 12 July 1995. Prior to the release, Iglesias used the musical alias Enrique Martinez to hide his career plans from his affluent family. The album was received well in Europe, selling in Portugal and Italy.

Iglesias’s second and third albums “Vivir” in 1997 and “Cosas del Amor” in 1998 continued to boost his popularity. He went on to tour in Mexico and Latin America with the classic voices of Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel. That year, Iglesias’s efforts earned him an American Music Award in the Favorite Latin Artist category.

A deal with Interscope Records led to the successful crossover of Iglesias’s music into the English-speaking market. The label released “Escape” in 2001 with sales skyrocketing in the UK and the U.S. The singles “Hero,” “Escape,” and “Don’t Turn Off The Lights” received significant airtime in North America. In 1999 Enrique Iglesias single “Bailmos” was featured in the Will Smith film “Wild Wild West.” Prompted by the success of his records with Inerscope, Iglesias went on a worldwide tour, stopping at venues like NYC’s Radio City Music Hall and London’s Royal Albert Hall.

Returning to his Spanish roots, Iglesias recorded and released “Quizás” in 2002, which charted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. The video for the single “Quizás” became widely requested on MTV and Iglesias performed the song in Spanish for Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show.” It was the first time a song was sung on Spanish on the show.

Billboard declared Enrique Iglesias the ‘King of Latin Pop.’ His bilingual records have led to success in both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking markets just like his contemporaries Juanes, Ricky Martin, and Gloria Estefan.

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Although I have not seen the full 'Enrique Iglesias Experience,' I can assure you that he will put on a show. Whether it be hits that you can belt out along with the rest of the (mainly female) audience such as "Hero" or simply standing and appreciating the beauty of the spanish Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler. A man who has sold over 100 million records world wide will not be a let-down when it comes to performing. His caring heart will shine through and maybe bring tears to your eyes knowing that the previously mentioned "Hero" was sung to commemorate those lost at the 9/11 attacks. I would have loved to have witnessed the Enrique Iglesias (his english name translated to Henry Church) & Jennifer Lopez Tour in 2012 as I know that a huge show would have been put on, and looking at the pictures already makes me jealous. Whether you only know the hits or every lyric to every album, you are almost guaranteed to have a great time. Put any doubts aside and tick off from your bucket list - I have been to an Enrique Iglesias concert. In an arena or concert - you will have the time of your life and leave with a smile.

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I'm a fan of Enrique Iglesias since his Spanish singing days. So I was hoping that he would play those classics, but he didn't, but still the show overall was FUN.

Enrique puts on a GREAT show, full of energy, everyone was dancing and it was very joyful. Enrique also does a lot of interacting with the crowd, an audience member nearly fell off the stands trying to touch him, so it was great. Granted, he didn't actually sing very much, he kind spoke/heavy breathing signing/let someone else sing/let the audience sing but it doesn't matter because overall the show was sooo much fun. Had me dancing even to the songs I dont like, that's how bad-ass his showmanship is.

If you go to see Enrique, go for him and his showmanship, don't go for the classic Spanish songs, because he is not playing those. Either way you will be entertained.

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Awesome show!!! Enrique is excellent to see live. Enrique's concerts are the best concerts I have ever been to in my life! My second time to see him. Enrique is my all time favorite singer. He definitely gives it his all. He makes time for his fans. Even stopped with fans when show was over. Nice moves to Bailando. Some lingerie flung at him. Shots taken. Enrique is great craic too! If you are looking for a brilliant night out I would highly recommend Enrique Iglesias. Absolutely brilliant concert. Enrique is gracious and doesn't take it for granted. So genuine and generous. Best concert ever.

Hello,I had a wonderful time during the concert in Lisbon!!

There were 21.000 fans!!

I gave a goodybag with a poem and some presents to Fernando, his manager!

When Enrique saw us after he sang Ï Am a Freak,he thanked us with a little smile and the peacesign!! That was to me the most special moment from the concert! The show was #AMAZINGLY Super!!

Loved it big much we made some awesome videos!

We were at first row on the left side form the catwalk!!

Really hope for a M&G one day with ,my favo

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I went and saw Enrique when he came to the Washington State Fair a couple of years ago. I had always wanted to see him live because I heard that he was a riot in concert. I felt the electricity during his performance and it was great to know that I could actually go along with most of his songs and have fun. He engaged with the crowd and showed that actually he was happy to perform and be around some of his biggest fans. It was great to be reminded of my childhood and the early 2000s music that I still love today. Go Enrique! And keep on performing!

I've been to see him in Las Vegas and the hydro before last night was really bad should have been free he hardly sang mimed and when he sang it was awful done more running around throwing his arms in the air feeling up his backing singers breaks my heart to say never again £141.88 each for 4 tickets never felt robbed before and I've been to hundreds of gigs only people that enjoyed it didn't know what was going on they were all drunk sober people said the same as us totally disgusted

It was an absolutely amazing night! I loved every minute. Enrique was just awesome and so damn sweet. He is just the bestest. Can't wait for him to come back already. It was a great experience to be able to go to his concert. He really loves his fans and you can see it. He is also the most humble person ever. Wish I could have at least touched him. That would have defenitely made my whole year. Why can't he have more concerts in the UK? And also maybe backstage passes?

The show absolutely amazing. The guest were Chasing Abbey and they did a really good job warming us up. Enrique was totally amazing going all over the stage so everyone can get a chance to have a close look he also took someone with him on stage which I found to be so nice. He absolutely sang the entire 2 hrs he was out with no breaks.

This is the best concert I have ever attended and I have been to an Ed Sheeran concert.

I loved the show!!! It was awesome in so many ways!! He sang perfectly well his songs and I loved everything, but mostly his interaction with the public!! He was also stepping down from the stage to be in front of the people, to touch and hug them and even kiss! Then he brought someone on stage and offered them a drink, that's how you do it! Overall, it was an amazing concert and I hope he comes back soon!

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Leesburg bikefest 2024: concerts, customs, closures and more, event runs april 26-28.

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LEESBURG, Fla. – Big crowds will roar into Lake County on Friday as Leesburg Bikefest 2024 gets underway.

As many as 100,000 are expected to attend the free three-day event, which opens at 9 a.m. each day and closes at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Downtown Leesburg offices and facilities, including City Hall and the municipal services center, will be closed Friday due to street closures, with the Leesburg Public Library to be closed through Sunday, according to the city . For those not looking to deal with traffic, LakeXpress will offer a shuttle service with 160 stops from The Villages to Mount Dora.

The two-stage concert lineup features acts from Sugar Ray, Lovechild, Frankie Ballard and many more, as well as a biker church service on Sunday.

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• Main Street from 9th to 12th street will remain open for church access, but will close from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — motorcycle parking only

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We survived another northwest winter (with snowpack  120 percent  above average!) and there’s no better way to celebrate this newfound sun than with a lineup of concerts and music festivals.

Because no two concerts are alike, we can’t give you one catch-all hub to buy tickets and ask questions. But we can do the next best thing — we’ll show you exactly what we know and where you can learn more. Use this guide to get an overview of each concert sponsored in your area.

Idaho Central Credit Union partners with music venues throughout Idaho and Eastern Washington to bring together communities and local businesses. Our role in each partnership varies. The venues themselves deserve the credit for making these shows a reality!

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We don’t know how they do it, but the Idaho Central Arena in Boise is both a jack of all trades and a master of, well, almost everything. Whether you’re in the mood for a Billboard Hot 100 artist, a dance performance, or even a flower show, you won’t be disappointed. The arena announces new acts all the time, so be sure to check their site often for an updated list. Idaho Central Credit Union has naming rights to the arena.

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Tickets:  Idaho Central Arena Contact: 208-424-2200 Location: 233 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

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Tickets:  Idaho Botanical Garden Contact: 208-343-8649 Location: 2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, Idaho 83712

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Tickets:  Stoney’s Road House Contact: 702-435-2855 Location: 1050 Cascade Rd, Emmett, ID 83617

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Tickets:  Ford Idaho Center Contact: 208-442-3232 Location: 16114 N Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687

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Tickets:  Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance Contact: 208-292-1629 Location: 1805 Tilford Lane, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

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It’s not often that a new venue dominates U.K. music industry conversation, but that’s certainly been the case with the opening – or not – of Oak View Group’s new Co-op Live A rena in Manchester .

With a capacity of 23,500 people, the new $458 million venue will become the biggest indoor arena in the U.K., although its grand unveiling has been hit by a series of problems.

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A statement from Co-op Live about the latest postponements said: “We deeply appreciate the impact this will have on excited fans, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this change will undoubtedly cause. 

“Rescheduling Peter Kay and The Black Keys will give us the extra time we need to continue testing enhanced emergency communications and measures thoroughly. This is vital to satisfy the rigorous set of guidelines and protocols that are necessary for a venue of this size to ensure that our fans, artists and staff have the safest experience possible.”

Ahead of that, Co-op Live GM Gary Roden dramatically resigned on April 25, following criticism over the initial postponements and comments he made to the BBC that some grassroots music venues were “poorly run”.

A statement from Oak View president Jessica Koravos thanked Roden and said: “Neither Co-op Live nor Oak View Group share the sentiment expressed by Gary Roden regarding the grassroots industry. Co-op Live remains committed to grassroots music in Manchester and beyond.”

Rebecca Kane Burton, formerly VP/GM of The O2 in London, has been installed as interim GM. The venue is now scheduled to open with a gig by A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie on May 1, followed by Olivia Rodrigo on May 3/4.

Co-op Live is the first U.K. venue from Oak View, in partnership with the Manchester City soccer team’s owners City Football Group, and will enter a crowded Manchester concert market traditionally dominated by ASM Global’s AO Arena, which is currently undergoing a revamp that will increase its capacity from 21,000 to 24,000.

The AO Arena regularly makes the upper echelons of Pollstar’s top arenas list, but Leiweke told Variety he expects his venue to come out on top, predicting Co-op Live will host twice as many events per year as its rival.

“Everyone’s like, ‘Why would you pick a market where there’s already a Top 10 building in the industry?’” he said. “And what I always tell them is, the building’s not Top 10, the market is. That is a testament to the fans; [Manchester] has been a top market in music sales for 20-plus years, despite the building!

“That’s not a great building, it’s not a great experience – they should have put money into it a long time ago,” he said. “We probably would have thought twice about taking a run at them if they had spent real money, but until we announced our arena, they never spent a penny.”

Co-op Live’s bookings are certainly off to a good start, with multiple concerts scheduled from the likes of Rodrigo, Take That and Liam Gallagher. The MTV Europe Music Awards will also take place in the venue in November and Leiweke says he’s even confident of luring the BRIT Awards north from its traditional London base, claiming that the venue’s specifications, facilities – including a backstage area designed with input from Harry Styles – and increased capacity will make it an easy sell.

“If an artist comes into a building and it’s an easy load-in, load-out so their cost is low; they have a great experience back-of-house; the building is acoustically perfect; their fans enjoy the moment and they can walk out of the building with a 50% higher gate, it’s game, set and match,” he declared. “So that’s what we’ve tried to do – and the artists have all responded.”

Co-op Live has even secured a U.K. exclusive on the final dates from the Eagles – managed by Oak View co-founder Irving Azoff – who will play five dates in May and June, and will not appear anywhere else in Britain, not even London.

Leiweke expects that exclusive to be a one-off, but said Oak View is looking into opening a Co-op Live-style arena in West London to rival the O2 on the other side of the U.K. capital. MSG recently abandoned plans to open a version of its Las Vegas Sphere in the city, but Leiweke has experience in this area: when he was at AEG, he drove the opening of The O2, which became the world’s No.1 venue.

Leiweke says Oak View will also invest in other U.K. venues and live entertainment businesses and wants to open arenas in other cities in Europe. But the run-up to the opening of Co-op Live saw the venue embroiled in a row with the Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots venues. The MVT has criticized the new arena for not investing in the small venue ecosystem and claims requests to meet were declined.

Leiweke, however, told Variety he was willing to meet with the MVT as and when Co-op Live is up and running – similar sentiments were also expressed in Oak View’s post-Roden-resignation statement.

“The one thing you will hear about my reputation is, I don’t think there’s anyone that goes out of their way to develop relationships better than I do,” Leiweke said. The MVT is campaigning for a £1 levy on tickets for arena concerts to be used to secure the future of grassroots venues and artists. When he spoke to Variety, Leiweke did not dismiss that idea, but said he needs more time to consider options.

“I’m well aware of the investment they’re trying to derive to keep the grassroots alive,” he said, noting Co-op Live will donate £1m ($1.25m) a year to local community charities and projects. “But there are a lot of people knocking on our door and there are a lot of needs in this community. I love grassroots music but it has to be done the right way, and I never like it when somebody tries to put a gun to my head, like they were trying to do at one point. But we’ll talk to them once we get open.”

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It remains to be seen if the BRIT Awards will move outside London in the future, but this year’s ceremony certainly racked up record-breaking viewing figures online.

Like most awards shows these days, the BRITs had slipped in the TV ratings, losing 800,000 viewers from last year’s ceremony, but the awards’ partnership with Meta yielded 1.1 billion views of the live performances on Instagram Reels in the 30 days after the show. It was part of a booming digital presence for the show, with a further 12.2 million views on YouTube and huge reach across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X/Twitter.

BRIT Awards chair Damian Christian hails the numbers as “off the charts” and says they more than make up for any decline in TV viewers.

“The [TV] ratings can be an ego thing,” Christian tells Variety. “Last year’s TV numbers were higher than they’ve been for a long, long time – and, of course, I would have loved to have kept those numbers. But once I knew the online figures were so ridiculously big, that compensates.”

Christian – also managing director and president of promotions for Atlantic Records U.K. – took over the show last year, but agrees this year’s event was “a bit of a challenge” to book, due to so many of Britain’s superstar artists not being in cycle.

“Let’s be honest, ITV want as many big names on as possible, while keeping it relevant to the BRIT Awards – we all do,” Christian admits. “We have our superstars, and then there’s the artists who’ve been grafting for years – it was those artists’ year to be celebrated, and they really stepped up. ITV knew it was a reflection of the last year of British music and they were cool about it.”

The 2024 edition also struggled to attract major international talent. While Tate McRae and Rema did play live, none of the international winners (Miley Cyrus, SZA and Boygenius) made it to the ceremony and the industry rumor mill suggests several other A-list American stars rejected the chance to perform.

“Hopefully that’s a one-off,” says Christian. “Last year we had Lizzo, who is a big international superstar. This year, at one stage it was looking like we’d have some of the winners in the room but, in the end, they couldn’t for various reasons. 

“A lot of the big American stars live in and around Hollywood so the Grammys are on their doorstep, but I still think people love winning a BRIT Award,” he adds. “The BRITs still mean a lot to artists on a global scale.”

In the superstars’ absence, Christian notes that several independent acts had a good night at a show that is traditionally dominated by the majors. Raye picked up a record-breaking six BRITs after leaving her major label, Polydor, to release music independently and also saved the BRITs the embarrassment of the previous year, when the nominations and winners were dominated by male artists.

“Last year, we were criticized and rightly so, so for a female artist to mop up and clear the board was a good moment,” Christian says. “Is the problem fixed now? If it isn’t, we’ll be having this chat again next year!”

And talking of 2025, Christian says he’d “definitely be up for doing it again” next year, which will be the final event of Warner Music’s three-year chairmanship.

“Everyone seems really happy with the way it was executed and how it was run,” says Christian. “So I’ll sit down with [Warner Music U.K. chairman/CEO Tony Harlow] and we’ll see.

“Everyone feels they can do it better, everyone thinks it’s a walk in the park but it’s not quite like that,” he adds. “But I’ve absolutely loved it – it still feels like the biggest night in the music calendar and we have to keep that going, it’s really important.”

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Running Britain’s most influential radio station is a similarly high-profile, high-pressure job – and BBC Radio 1 boss Aled Haydn Jones has given the network a major shake-up of late, with significant changes made to its line-up of DJs.

Now, Haydn Jones has moved to switch up the station’s tastemaking presenters. There are new faces at Drivetime (with Jamie Laing and Katie Thistleton joining Vick Hope) and afternoons (Matt Edmondson and Mollie King), as well as at various weekend shows. But the most significant change for the industry comes in the early evening “Future Sounds” slot, previously hosted by the likes of Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley.

It’s now been rebranded as Radio 1’s New Music Show, which launched this month, with Jack Saunders taking over from Clara Amfo. She will remain with the station, while the highly rated Sian Eleri takes over Saunders’ old Future Artists show, which concentrates on emerging artists.

Haydn Jones, speaking exclusively to Variety, says that Saunders – who has already built up a formidable reputation for breaking artists on Future Artists and Radio 1’s Indie Show – brings “a ferocious energy” to the show and will ensure that the station’s commitment to breaking new music is amped up still further.

“If you’re a label from around the world, you have a true music fan in Jack,” Haydn Jones says. “We know how important that show is and we’re doubling down on giving it the space and the platform it deserves. It’s about breaking music from established artists wherever they come from, whether it’s the U.K., North America or global.”

Haydn Jones considers Radio 1 to be a global brand these days, with audiences from all over the world consuming the station’s content on platforms that go way beyond the FM waveband.

“When labels give us the hottest records and work with us for big moments, we’re reaching millions of listeners in the UK,” he says. “But you also have access to the world’s biggest YouTube channels for a radio station and the world’s biggest social accounts for a radio station, as well as potentially tapping into the wider BBC system.

“Breaking new music runs through our DNA,” he adds. “We did it with BTS, we were there with Drake and we were there at the very beginning with so many artists that other stations weren’t around to help break into the U.K.”

Haydn Jones admits that the competition for young listeners is intense, with the station up against global digital giants such as Spotify and TikTok. But he’s confident that Radio 1 still brings its audience things that they can’t find elsewhere.

“We take artists and give them a large platform of exposure,” he says. “That’s what streaming doesn’t do very well, because it’s about tracks. Or on TikTok, which everyone likes to talk about at the moment, you’re just getting hooks. But with radio, and Radio 1 in particular, you’re getting to understand what the artist is about, their body of work, who they are – it’s the whole journey.”

Haydn Jones says part of his job is “making sure the right presenters are in the right seats” but one thing he says won’t be changing is long-running Breakfast Show host Greg James, who will rack up six years in the prestigious slot this summer – the second longest stint in the station’s 56-year history.

“As long as Greg is fine with getting up at 4am, he’s welcome to do this show,” he says. “He’s doing phenomenal stuff.”

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Finally, one of the most long-awaited events in the U.K. music industry finally happened this month, as the Intellectual Property Office’s Creator Remuneration Working Group met for the first time on April 18.

The group was announced by the government in June 2023, as one of the recommendations emerging from the Culture, Media & Sport Committee’s report on the economics of music streaming, and was first mooted long before that.

But anyone hoping for swift progress now the group has finally convened looks set to be disappointed. According to Variety sources in the room, the first meeting saw creator groups and rights-holders unable to even agree on what should be on the agenda for future meetings.

Four representatives from the Council of Music Makers (CMM) umbrella group of creator bodies are on the 20-plus strong working group, and they opened the meeting with an address that pulled few punches. CMM members are keen to view future sessions as a de facto negotiation over minimum digital royalty rates, equitable remuneration and the right to rights reversion and contract adjustment.

But rights-holders representatives on the group want to discuss a range of other issues, from AI to TikTok payments. Earlier this year, an IPO study said the equitable remuneration model “does not offer a simple solution”.

The government has said it will consider legislation around artist remuneration if the music industry can’t find its own solution. With the U.K.’s Conservative administration seemingly on its last legs, some members of the group may be hoping to delay any decisions until the next government takes over following a General Election expected later this year. Although, in fact, it seems likely that any incoming Labour government would be more amenable to a legislative solution, particularly if #BrokenRecord campaigner Tom Gray succeeds in his bid to become an MP.

Nonetheless, labels body the BPI hailed the meeting as “constructive”, while indie labels body AIM said it would “look forward to working collaboratively to achieve growth, assess the data behind the issues, and ensure widespread best practice and fair returns from streaming for all participants” .

A date for the next meeting has yet to be scheduled. But it’s clear that, while the industry has successfully reached agreement on metadata standards and a transparency code, finding common ground on remuneration is going to be an uphill battle.

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