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Post Malone and Bud Light Bring Free Super Bowl Week Concert to San Francisco: Major live experiences continue to cluster around major tentpole moments. Post Malone and Bud Light will host a free ticket-lottery concert at San Francisco’s Fort Mason on February 6, 2026, giving fans a Super Bowl week experience without the usual high costs. The show takes place two days before the championship game at Levi’s Stadium.

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Coldplay, U2, and Ed Sheeran Top Pollstar’s Touring Rankings: Pollstar identified Coldplay, U2, and Ed Sheeran as the most popular touring artists since 2001 based on ticket sales, while also highlighting Taylor Swift’s unprecedented revenue performance over the same period.

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India Opens Bidding for World-Class Indoor Arena in Navi Mumbai: India has launched bidding for a new 45,000-capacity indoor arena in Navi Mumbai, designed to meet global standards and host major concerts, sports, and festivals. The project is part of a wider initiative to boost tourism and position the city as a leading entertainment hub.

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Production Futures On Tour 2025 Draws Over 1,000 Young Attendees in the UK: More than 1,000 young people attended Production Futures On Tour 2025 in the UK, an event spotlighting emerging career paths in live events and screen industries amid rising demand for technical and digital talent and ongoing skills shortages.

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Lumen Field Earns TRUE Gold Certification for Zero-Waste Performance: Seattle’s Lumen Field has achieved TRUE Gold Certification for zero-waste operations after diverting 93 percent of its waste over the past year, becoming only the second NFL venue to reach this milestone and underscoring the league’s growing focus on environmental leadership.

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Season’s greetings and warm wishes for the year ahead 🎄

Wrapping up another milestone year, the sports and live entertainment industry continues to evolve with new technologies, fan experiences, and venue innovations. As we look ahead, expect even more dynamic event calendars, growing demand for skilled talent, and expanding opportunities driven by global touring, major sporting events, and next-generation venue upgrades. The year to come promises fresh momentum and new possibilities for teams, producers, and fans alike.

January 2026

Congratulations to several of our clients on their nominations for Business Manager of the Year at the CMA Touring Awards. Presented by CMA World and the CMA Country Music Association, these awards honor the country music touring professionals who help power and sustain one of America’s most beloved live entertainment formats.

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APAP|NYC | New York City, January 9-13, 2026
APAP|NYC is the world's premier gathering of the performing arts presenting, booking, and touring industry and the annual members conference of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.

Team Member(s) Attending: Todd Dyer and Dina Meyers and the Checks & Balances Team

LPS (Live Production Summit) | Palm Springs, January 8-10, 2026
Taking place at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs, CA, Live Production Summit (LPS) is the go-to platform for professionals shaping the future of touring and live events.

Team Member(s) Attending: Lizette Gomez

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