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Drake shocked fans on Tuesday night when he released 100GB worth of content from his archives. We share what the best five moments are from the leak. What was your favorite moment? Drake: When I make songs about women, I’ll also make songs for them // :53 If I’m going to talk about them,I’m at […]
BTS’ Suga issued an apology after having his license revoked for driving a scooter while intoxicated. Keep watching for what he has to say. Narrator: BTS’ Suga issues an apology after being caught riding a scooter while intoxicated. Suga, who also goes by Agust D as a solo artist, is addressing fans after an incident involving […]
The Olympics are in full swing, and what better way to honor the Games by taking a look back at the most iconic performances from the Olympics? From the Paris Opening Ceremony with Lady Gaga and Celine Dion to Kylie Minogue’s rendition of “Dancing Queen,” we take you through our favorites. Comment below on what […]
It’s SB19’s A’TIN versus Dua Lipa’s fans in the Fan Army Face-Off 2024 quarterfinals. A’TIN won last year, but can they do it again? Vote now! Tetris Kelly:It’s the quarterfinals of Billboard‘s Fan Army Face-Off, and this matchup is going global. Our second match is A’TIN vs. Dua Lipa’s fans. Who could win in this […]
BLACKPINK’S LISA teamed up with Rosalía for her new single, “NEW WOMAN,” and SEVENTEEN announced their U.S. tour dates. Keep watching for more! Tetris Kelly: LISA has nabbed Rosalía for a brand new track. And this time it’s SEVENTEEN that’s coming to your area. Here’s today’s K-Pop news. LISA has been slaying in her new […]
Donald Trump shares his thoughts on Ye on a livestream, and Kamala Harris announced her pick for VP, who knows a thing or two about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. Keep watching to find out more! Donald Trump: There’s a couple that I really like, but I don’t like the people so I don’t want to […]
The quarterfinals of Billboard‘s Fan Army Face Off is here, and it’s Taylor Swift versus Billie Eilish. Keep watching to see how they stack up against each other! Vote now! Tetris Kelley:It’s the quarterfinals of Billboard‘s Fan Army Face-Off, and these matchups are getting intense. Our first matchup is the Swifties vs. Billie Eilish fans. […]
Kehlani ex and father of her daughter, Javaughn Young-White, has accused the singer of being in a cult as he files for full custody of their daughter. Keep watching for the details. Tetris Kelly:Kehlani is being accused of being in a cult by her ex, who is seeking full custody of their daughter. In court […]
The eight year hiatus of The Empire of the Sun is officially over with the dawn of their new era, ‘Ask That God.’ The duo shares their reasoning behind dissolving the band then coming back, the intimate themes of ‘Ask That God,’ their thoughts on Mac Miller sampling their music for “The Spins,” working with PNAU and more!
Luke Steele:
So he’s gonna be on the next record. We’re gonna throw that out there Billboard
Katie Bain:
Manifesting that here.
Luke Steele:
Yep.
Katie Bain:
It starts right here. Okay.
Luke Steele:
Paul McCartney, if you’re listening. Got some songs for you. Hello. We’re Empire of the Sun, and you’re watching
Nick Littlemore:
Billboard News.
Katie Bain:
Very excited to have you here in the studio. Was it always inevitable that there would be a new Empire of the Sun album?
Luke Steele:
It was a little bit touch and go there.
Nick Littlemore:
No, it was always inevitable. As to when.
Luke Steele:
Yeah. I guess-
Nick Littlemore:
That’s the question.
Katie Bain:
Okay.
Nick Littlemore:
The Empire will go on. It’s not like there’s other empires before that have, all, you know, folded. We will keep going. So
Katie Bain:
Sure. Why was this the right moment?
Luke Steele:
We’ve been working together for 20 years, over 20 years, so I think we had to get to that point where we said, enough is enough. I’ve had it with you, Nick, go my own way. You know, we had to turn all the computers off. We had to shut everything down. And even though the pandemic was, you know, horrible for the band, I think it was a bit of a blessing because we got to step away. You know, for 20 years we built this castle, and it was time for us to abandon, kind of abandon the dream and let it all get covered in raids, to then come back again and realize what we loved about it so much in the first place.
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MELBOURNE, Australia — Roger Field returns to the live music industry with a new venture, Further Afield.
The former Live Nation Asia Pacific president helms the advisory business, which will guide clients looking to interact with live events, with a focus on business development, market insights and industry advocacy.
His approach, Field explains, is built on creating new ways to “connect the previously unconnected.”
Also, the Melbourne-based executive will leverage his know-how on advocating with government on live events.
“My previous role leading an APAC organization of 300-plus people and tens of millions of dollars turnover gave me the privilege of dealing with prime ministers, premiers, politicians, media and peak bodies,” he comments, “leading to a significantly improved appreciation of the capability, scale and value of the live industry.”
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Prior to splitting with LN in late 2023, Field was regularly identified as one of Billboard’s international power players, a key figure in live entertainment who led the concerts giant’s presence across Australia and New Zealand, before taking the reins in a pan-Asia Pacific role.
Field logged 13 years with the company, joining in 2010 at the launch of Live Nation Australia. Two years later, LN acquired Michael Coppel Presents, reuniting the concerts specialists (Field had worked with Coppel in 2003). The promotions would come, with Field elevated from vice president of promotions to chief operating officer, then CEO for Australia and NZ.
Another elevation came in 2020, when Field was appointed LN president, Asia Pacific, a new position.
At the height of the pandemic, in mid-2020, Field was appointed to a leadership role for the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF), created to help safely reactivate concerts, sports and shows of all kinds as restrictions across the country were eased, and he was part of a music industry delegation that helped secure a A$250 million federal government “lifeline” for the music industry.
During his time leading LN’s affiliate, Field oversaw stadium tours for likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay, U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the business diversified with its VIP offering, brand partnerships with the likes of National Australia Bank, Telstra and American Express, formed strategic partnerships with government and private entities including Secret Sounds, and added a slew of venues to LN’s portfolio.
“The live events industry isn’t particularly easy for outsiders to understand and navigate, and I see this as a huge, missed opportunity,” he says of his new business. “I’m already working with some fantastic clients, and my time away has reaffirmed that there are so many opportunities for adjacent markets, private equity and venture capital to proactively engage with the live events industry.”
