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Billboard is returning to SXSW in Austin, Texas, this year for three nights of star-studded concerts, plus an interactive content house featuring conversations with musicians and industry leaders.
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To kick off Billboard Presents The Stage at SXSW, rapper-singer Lil Yachty, presented by Doritos, will perform on March 16, with opening acts Lola Brooke and Armani White; Latin stars Feid and Eladio Carrión, presented by Samsung Galaxy, will perform on March 17; and electronic giants Kx5 (Kaskade x deadmau5), presented by Carnival, will perform on March 18.
Billboard Presents The Stage at SXSW will take place at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. CT/noon ET here on Friday (Feb. 17).
Several artists will also take part in conversations during a variety of events hosted at The Billboard House (800 Congress) on March 17. The one-day-only interactive content house will feature brand activations, photo moments, bites, cocktails and more. Entry is on a first come first serve basis, with a reserved amount of spaces available exclusively to SXSW Music and Platinum Badge holders and SXSW Music Festival wristband holders.
Billboard will also be donating a portion of ticket proceeds to Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that aims to create an urban park system in partnership with the city of Austin. The organization’s first phase, Waterloo Park, opened in 2021 to provide downtown green space, community programming and performing arts and entertainment at the Moody Amphitheater.
In addition to the presenting sponsors, Billboard will be sharing Reels on its official Facebook page across the three-day experience, and fans will have the opportunity to create custom Facebook Reels with unique experiential activations throughout SXSW.
Billboard’s parent company PMC is the largest shareholder of SXSW and its brands are official media partners of SXSW.
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Kygo is bringing his Palm Tree Music Festival series to the Golden State on May 13. The one-day festival will be hosted at one of Southern California’s most famous surfing locales — Doheny State Beach in Dana Point — and will be headlined by Kygo and Ellie Goulding with additional performances by Tove Lo, The Midnight, The Knocks, Two Feet and Forester.
Curated by Kygo and Manager Myles Shear and produced by Live Nation, which has long hosted the Ohana festival on the same site, the Palm Tree Music Festival Dana Point is an expansion of the Norwegian DJ and producer’s live event brand at exotic locales around the world. Later this month, Kygo will join Jack White to headline a Palm Tree festival in Aspen, and in March, he’ll headline Palm Tree Festival Bali. Kygo will also headline three Palm Tree festivals throughout Australia between March 10 and 12 with Tiesto.
The inaugural California festival “will blend one-of-a-kind, luxurious experiences with unmatched summer nostalgia to bring fans from around the world together in celebration of a tropical lifestyle and incredible musical talent,” according to a press release.
Dana Point will be the collective’s first festival hosted on an actual beach. It will feature an exclusive VIP lounge and “Palm Tree Beach Club,” where guests can take in beachside views from shaded cabanas, hammocks and beyond in some of the festival’s most premium spaces.
“We are thrilled to bring the Palm Tree Music Festival experience beachside at Dana Point,” Kygo said in a statement. “The tropical lifestyle isn’t just our brand, it’s a way of life, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally hit the sand with our community to start the summer season with good vibes and great music.”
“Since our inception, the goal of Palm Tree Music Festival has been to create incredible experiences that bring together our close friends and community through music and a never-ending summer state of mind,” Shear added. “We’re proud to bring this experience to Dana Point in partnership with Live Nation and to share the tropical lifestyle with a new audience.”
Founded in 2016 by Kygo and Shear, Palm Tree Crew first came to life when the pair began gifting palm tree necklaces to their inner circle as a symbol of community. Today, Palm Tree Crew is a diversified holding company that owns and operates a consumer brand, a global live events business and a multi-product investment platform, all within one unified ecosystem that embodies the care-free vibe of an endless summer.
Ticket prices begin at $169.50 for General Admission. VIP Packages and Table/Bottle Service will be available as well. Presale begins Feb. 8 at 10:00 AM PST and runs until Feb 9 at 10:00 PM PST. General on sale begins Friday, Feb 10 at 10:00 AM PST at www.palmtreemusicfestival.com.
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The Weeknd will be coming to HBO Max sooner than you think.
While his original series The Idol is set to premiere on the streaming platform in 2023, the superstar announced Thursday (Feb. 2) that his “Live at SoFi Stadium” concert special will arrive Feb. 25.
The Ethiopian-Canadian performer posted the concert special’s poster on his socials, which featured his masked persona clutching a microphone in one hand and raising his other against the blood orange backdrop.
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He originally scheduled two back-to-back dates at the Inglewood venue for his After Hours Til Dawn Tour in September, but The Weeknd canceled his second show in the beginning of his set after he lost his voice. The “Sacrifice” singer then rescheduled the shortened show to November and added a second date during Thanksgiving weekend.
The Weeknd’s last music TV special, The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience, arrived on Amazon Prime Video in February 2022, which served as a theatrical expansion of his last studio album Dawn FM that topped charts across the globe. Dawn FM follows his critically acclaimed fourth LP After Hours, which debuted and remained at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for four consecutive weeks.
His upcoming series The Idol, which The Weeknd is starring in and co-writing with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, will follow a female pop singer who sparks a romance with an enigmatic LA club owner who doubles as a leader of a secret cult. Starring Lily-Rose Depp, the show also features Troye Sivan, BLACKPINK‘s Jennie, Mike Dean and more.
See The Weeknd’s announcement below.
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Jim Jones’ voice will be heard no matter the setting. He recently met NYC Mayor Eric Adams and made sure to speak up on behalf of his community.
As spotted on HipHopDX, Capo was slotted to perform with his Diplomats group at Drake’s show at the world famous Apollo theater Sunday, Jan. 22. While he was hanging out in the dressing room, he got the chance to meet Eric Adams, current Mayor of New York City. The Lobby Boy took the opportunity to express his concerns with the current state of the city; specifically the Harlem area.
“I’m not th [sic] most politically correct by [sic] I know politics as usual I chose to think of my community Harlem there r so many things we need here in our city of Harlem Nyc and who else is better to express those concerns to And I know these concerns won’t b fix over night but every step forward is a step closer” he wrote on an Instagram post.
The two seemed to make a genuine connection as the politician looked to be engaged in the conversation. Later on they exchanged their contact information. Jim made it clear that the impromptu chat left an impression on him.
“This my first time meetin any mayor from ny and he’s a black mayor which I’m a very proud to see someone who looks like me in a position of power and is takin th [sic] steps to help turn th [sic] city round from experience and political position.”
You can see footage of Jones and Adams talking below.
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Do you believe in miracles? One South American Mariah Carey superfan does now after the singer noticed her tweet and upgraded the woman to the front row for Tuesday night’s (Dec. 13) “Merry Christmas to All” gig at Madison Square Garden.
“Today I’m traveling from my country, which is 8.598km (5.342,55miles) away from NY, just to see my idol @MariahCarey,” wrote a fan from Uruguay named Mai on Monday, whose Twitter handle (@uruguayanlamb) made it clear that she’s a charter member of the Lambily. “I remember when I started saving for this day 5 years ago, wishing and hoping for this day. Words can’t describe my happiness rn, love u forever Mimi!”
Christmas Countess Carey noticed the long-haul love and responded in the perfect way: by giving Mai the ultimate upgrade. “I am so happy you’re going to be here!!!,” Carey responded along with a snowflake and Christmas tree emoji. “How would you like to sit in the front row for tonight’s concert??”
Mai reacted in exactly the way you might expect, responding, “OMG YESSSS YESS PLEASE,” followed by four crying eyes emoji and a trio of praying hands. “I can’t believe it I LOVE UUUUU.” As it was sinking in, Mai kept counting her blessings. “I though I was dead for a minute and then when I realized that I was alive I started crying, tears of pure joy and happiness!!!! It was the most amazing night of my life,” she said. “Thank youuuuu for being so kind.”
Mai then chronicled her great New York winter adventure, tweeting out pics from her walk around town, a shot of her holding MC’s The Christmas Princess children’s book while waiting for showtime and another of her MC-appropriate nails, and, of course, footage of the blessed event.
But it got way, way better than that. Mai tweeted that Carey dedicated a song to her during the show, which, of course, slayed her. “THE @MariahCarey just dedicated me a song. whaaat I’m dreaming, I was at the front row at her right, when I tell you the floor shaked while she sang Fly like a bird, Lord only knows!!!!!” she wrote. “HER power!!! Thank you Mimi for giving me the most amazing experience of my life.”
She later apologized to fellow Lambs for not filming much of the show, explaining that it was her first MC gig, so she wanted to really take it in (though she promised her boyfriend did take some video she will share later). In the end it was truly a night to remember.
“WHAAAAT Mimi making my wish come true, not only acknowledging my existence but inviting me to her show???” Mai wrote after the show. “When I told you several times before she is the most devoted artist to her fans I was being serious!!! I’m soooo happy rn.”
Check out the sweet back-and-forth and snaps from Mai’s adventure below.
I am so happy you’re going to be here!!! ❄️🎄 How would you like to sit in the front row for tonight’s concert?? 🎁🎁🎁 Xoxo M ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/HBOHNJt1Wc— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) December 13, 2022
About to have the time of my life thanks to @MariahCarey , I love you forever and ever♥️🥹Thankfully I brought The Christmas Princess with me to read on the airplane, which btw is AMAZING🥹I’m so happy lambs!!!!!!!!! I’ll never forget this day🥹🥹🥹 #l4l pic.twitter.com/funNNAyQKP— Mai🎄✨ (@uruguayanlamb) December 14, 2022
THE @MariahCarey just dedicated me a song🥹🥹🥹 whaaat I’m dreaming, I was at the front row at her right, when I tell you the floor shaked while she sang Fly like a bird, Lord only knows!!!!! HER power!!!Thank you Mimi for giving me the most amazing experience of my life♥️ #l4l pic.twitter.com/ttIfQC3BBX— Mai🎄✨ (@uruguayanlamb) December 14, 2022
WHAAAAT Mimi making my wish come true, not only acknowledging my existence but inviting me to her show??? When I told you several times before she is the most devoted artist to her fans I was being serious!!! I’m soooo happy rn♥️♥️♥️♥️ #l4l https://t.co/Tt9XeNcQ89— Mai🎄✨ (@uruguayanlamb) December 13, 2022
After NCT DREAM hit a career milestone with two nights in South Korea’s largest concert venue, the K-pop boy band is sharing the experience with fans worldwide through their first-ever movie.
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NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In a DREAM will be released worldwide this November. The feature film will spotlight the group on stage and backstage at their Olympic Stadium show in Seoul from September earlier this year. Fans will also get to see the preparations that went into the concert and interviews with all seven members of NCT DREAM. According to a press release, NCT DREAM members Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung will “share candid stories and their thoughts and feelings” and “a look at the future the members envision away from the stage.”
The new flick celebrates NCT DREAM’s THE DREAM SHOW2 : In a DREAM concert that played in Seoul, as well as multiple cities in Japan, after the release Glitch Mode album, which hit No. 50 on the Billboard 200 in April to become the group’s first entry on the chart.
In A DREAM will be released in CGV theater chains with ScreenX as well as 4DX and 4DX Screen formats, which offer multi-sensory effects for viewers. Distribution for the movie comes from Trafalgar Releasing (who have pushed fan-focused movie experiences for artists like BTS, Coldplay and Twenty One Pilots) and CJ 4DPLEX Inc. (the tech company behind 4DX, ScreenX and 4DX Screen theaters). ScreenX offers a 270-degree field of view perspective in movie theaters by expanding screens to the side walls, while 4DX provides moviegoers with special effects like vibrations, wind, scents and more to enhance on-screen visuals. Trafalgar reports over 344 ScreenX auditoriums including 4DX Screen around the world in 38 countries.
“We are pleased to continue our relationship with CJ 4DPLEX Inc. and to partner for the first time with SM Entertainment to bring NCT DREAM’s first movie to cinemas worldwide,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing. “NCTzens all around the globe will be thrilled with the epic live concert performances and exciting behind-the-scenes footage that is meant to be experienced larger-than-life on the big screen.”
NCT DREAM’s debut on the silver screen makes them the latest K-pop act to deliver fans a concert-documentary hybrid film, last seen from the likes of SEVENTEEN, who brought their Power of Love : The Movie film to cinemas in April.
Forthcoming premiere dates and ticketing information for the November screenings will be available here.
BTS‘ Jin is picking a massive stage for the live debut of his just-announced solo single, “The Astronaut.” In fact, the entire world can tune in when the K-pop icon performs the song during his friends Coldplay‘s upcoming Oct. 28 concert at Buenos Aires, Argentina’s River Plate stadium, which will be beamed out to more than 3,500 movie theaters in more than 70 countries.
Big Hit Music confirmed the news on BTS’ Weverse page, noting that the concert will not be livestreamed, but that video of “The Astronaut” live debut featuring Coldplay will be uploaded after the show “to make sure ARMY all around the world can watch Jin and Coldplay’s performance.” The concert will take place just hours after “The Astronaut” — written by Jin and Coldplay — is released; Coldplay and BTS previously collaborated on the 2021 global smash “My Universe.”
For fans who haven’t gotten a chance to see Coldplay’s eye-popping, luminous Music of the Spheres show — which has sold more than 5.4 million tickets to date while racking up more than $60 million in concert grosses in July — the Oct. 28-29 two-night-only cinema special will capture the explosive event in all its glory thanks to BAFTA-winning director Paul Dugdale. Coldplay recently postponed 8 Brazilian shows due to singer Chris Martin’s “serious lung infection.”
The official poster for “The Astronaut” was unveiled on Wednesday and three different concept photos will arrive next, on Oct. 23, 24 and 25, before Jin drops the official music video teaser on Oct. 26. News about “The Astronaut” came just one day after it was confirmed that all seven members of the K-pop boy band will face the mandate to serve in South Korea’s military for at least 18 months.
See the announcement of the “Astronaut” live debut — complete with a text exchange between Jin and Coldplay’s Martin — below.
Brandi Carlile and Joni Mitchell are planning a sequel. Carlile announced on The Daily Show on Wednesday night (Oct. 19) that she and folk icon Mitchell will reunite for a special concert weekend at Washington state’s picturesque venue the Gorge Amphitheatre in June 2023 for a pair of shows they’re calling “Echoes Through the Canyon.”
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In the wake of this summer’s surprise Mitchell concert at the venerable Newport Folk Festival, Carlile said that Joni told her, “I want to do another show. She said, ‘I want to play again.’” So they settled on the 27,000-capacity Gorge, which Carlile noted is “one of the most beautiful venues in the world.” Brandi will play the first night, June 9, and Joni and the Joni Jam — lineup to be announced — will headline the second night (June 10).
“Joni Mitchell is going to play. No one’s been able to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play in 20 years,” Carlile noted of the artist who hadn’t performed a full live set since 2000 before Newport and hadn’t appeared in public much since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015. “So this is enormous… and she is going to crush it!” Carlile played a show also called “Echoes Through the Canyon” at the Gorge in August 2021 with Sheryl Crow and Amythyst Kiah.
Carlile also talked about the surprise moment this summer when Mitchell shocked the world by performing a 13-song set at the Newport Folk Festival in which she sang and played guitar from a golden throne with help from Marcus Mumford, Blake Mills, Lucius, Taylor Goldsmith, Wynonna and more. “I still can’t believe that happened,” Carlile told Noah of the live version of the series of “Joni Jams” the 78-year-old singer has been holding with musicians including Carlile for years during her long recovery process. “It was just a few months ago and the fact that it was at Newport Folk Festival, which is such a monumental and historic place. She [Mitchell] always has a plan. She knows what she wants to do even if she doesn’t say it.”
What’s more, Carlile revealed that the team that worked behind the scenes to get Mitchell to Newport had no idea that the 1960s legend was going to play the entire show. “We thought it was a jam. We didn’t know that she was going to sing all the leads on those songs,” Carlile said of Mitchell’s forceful, all-in performance. “She just started singing. We had rehearsed the songs ourselves. And we didn’t know whether we should stop or what we should do, you know, so we just sang with her.”
Then, as Carlile described, Mitchell just “completely took over” the gig and became the “performer that we all know that she is.” The energy was o off-the-charts that Carlile said they stayed up until sunrise the next morning basking in the love and good vibes. “Joni flat-out loves to perform and she’s awesome at it,” said Carlile, who has been unabashed in her Mitchell superfandom in the past, including covering Mitchell’s entire Blue album at an Oct. 2019 show at Walk Disney Concert Hall. “She’s every bit as good at it now as she ever was.”
Watch Carlile on The Daily Show below.