While we want to support our loved ones’ extracurricular activities, perhaps you secretly curse sitting through yet another concert or carols sing-along.
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One fan died and others reported burns at the Swift concert. And we’re going to see similar incidents at future concerns if we don’t start planning for extreme weather.
The concert film is enjoying a comeback in the age of event cinema.
Media outlets increasingly construct narratives about collective reality based on what’s happening on social media.
Fans who flock to see ABBA Voyage, a digital avatar concert, chase the feeling of a live ABBA performance. They’re finding it, and they’re building meaningful connections, too.
The maths are simple. Most Taylor Swift fans wanting tickets to her Australian shows will miss out.
Taylor Swift will be performing three shows in Sydney and two in Melbourne – and tickets will be in high demand.
Music, memories and emotions are all linked and certain songs can act as a direct line to our past.
How fans attending Chris Brown’s sold out UK tour are referencing race in their arguments against the singer’s ‘cancellation’.
The contemporary Aussie shoey is really about defiance - claiming victory against the odds.
Africa is considered too high risk as a destination for big US pop tours - but Beyoncé could and should break the mould.
It’s about much more than arm waving.
People assume event organizers have their best interests at heart, but just like many businesses, organizers often operate on a tight budget and sometimes corners get cut creating disastrous results.
This strategy to get the highest prices the markets will bear can lead to problems, as fans of Taylor Swift know all too well.
A great ambience requires cooperation and planning according to new research.
Performances could return sooner than planned if cities are ready to adapt.
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