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Halsey is ready to bring her brand-new music to an up-close-and-personal crowd. On Thursday (Oct. 17), the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter announced a concert for Nov. 21 at the 1,400-capacity Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, exclusively for Wells Fargo Autograph Credit cardholders. “I’m so excited to perform new music in such an intimate venue,” Halsey said in […]
Taylor Swift tickets are completely sold out at press time. If you go on Ticketmaster, you’ll see the same message for all remaining tour dates: “Sorry, tickets are not currently available online.”
It won’t be easy to come by tickets at a reasonable price, but there are a few options to explore. Here’s how I would look for tickets for Swift’s concerts in Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Toronto and Vancouver.
How to find face value tickets to a “sold-out” concert on Ticketmaster:
Don’t get your hopes too high, but a small number of tickets typically do get released on Ticketmaster last minute, depending on availability. With The Eras Tour being such a hot ticket, quiet drops are often only accessible to those who have Verified Fan status for that city.
The night of Wednesday, Oct. 16, for example, Ticketmaster opened a queue to purchase tickets for the upcoming weekend’s Miami concerts with this message: “A few last-minute ticket releases have been made available to a number of fans who previously registered for and were screened by Verified Fan for this city.”
Why weren’t all tickets able to be purchased by fans at on-sale when they’re so ridiculously in demand? Often some seats are held by the venue, promoter or artist’s team for various business reasons, and if those aren’t put to use they eventually get put on sale for face value on Ticketmaster. For The Eras Tour, based on personal observation and fan reports on social media, it also seems that extra seats that weren’t originally on the floorplan sometimes get added after the crew sets up, if space allows. It’s a shot in the dark, but any unused or just-added seats will go to someone. Swift’s final Eras shows can all be found here on Ticketmaster.
If you’re still in search of tickets a day or two before the concert, you want to set yourself up for the best chance at snagging them in a very limited-release: You know that meme of the Sims mom distracted by the computer while the Sims baby is on fire? Imagine that level of laser focus on the event ticketing page, minus any real-life neglect and imminent danger: “Not now, honey, I’m refreshing Ticketmaster.” (Dark humor, folks!)
Best of luck, sincerely, to those of you trying to get your family of Swifties to a Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Toronto or Vancouver concert.
A girl holds up a sign asking if anyone has a spare ticket as Taylor Swift fans arrive at Wembley Stadium ahead of her performance on Aug. 15, 2024 in London, England.
How to find resale tickets at a price you’re willing, if not thrilled, to pay:
Desperation can sink in if you really want to see Swift with your kids on The Eras Tour and have exhausted all opportunities to find direct tickets from the original point of sale. That’s where the resale market comes in: StubHub is probably the most popular place for that, but there’s also websites like SeatGeek, TickPick and Vivid Seats.
I’ve purchased tickets from StubHub and TickPick in the past and had a fine experience with both. Eras resale tickets are overpriced, most of the time obscenely so, and riddled with fees, but real. In the rare case there’s an authenticity or delivery issue with your purchase (which has never happened here, but the possibility exists), customer service policies say they’ll replace your tickets with “comparable or better tickets” (StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee), or “equal or better quality” (TickPick’s BuyerTrust Guarantee). Check the policies on the website you’re buying from before you go through with an order to make sure you’re comfortable with all outcomes.
How to find the best seats for the best deal through the resale market:
Get familiar with how ticket resale outlets work. Unless you see the obvious Deal of the Eras Tour, don’t buy immediately. Test the website’s different options for sorting available tickets. Memorize the seating chart so you know what sections you want to zone in on. If you’re a family of more than three people, consider splitting up if that helps save a few bucks or gets everyone in better seats — with one parent sitting with one kid, and the other parent sitting with the other kid, or however it works out for the makeup of your family. Keep checking the websites you’d feel comfortable buying from for new ticket listings until the price and seats feel right for your situation.
If you’re not finding exactly what you want and willing to take a risk, you might consider heading in the direction of the venue without tickets just in case a better option pops up. Confirm with the venue if you can park there without a ticket, or park somewhere that’s on the way to the stadium and search. It takes strategic thinking and high hopes. Just remember, if you’re with your kids you’ll want to be at peace with buying from whatever’s left and still spending a good amount of money. For other artists price ranges often lower dramatically across resale platforms as start time nears on the day of the show, but not always. Do not rely on this. Be aware that this has not been the trend with Swift’s Eras Tour tickets.
As disappointing as it is to witness, I’ve spent enough time on real-time ticket-buying research to see incredible seats go unsold on these websites because the total never goes down to a price point anyone’s willing to pay.
Do not buy Eras Tour tickets here, or at least proceed with caution:
Steer clear of buying tickets via an unprotected transaction with strangers via social media. Certainly there are groups made on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit that are meant to feature listings from fans intending to sell tickets they can no longer use directly to other fans, like this account with more than 300,000 followers, but the possibility of being scammed is very real. The people voluntarily running these accounts are connecting Swiftie buyers with sellers and are not responsible for someone scamming you.
If you’re going to gamble anyway, be smart about it. Be aware that tickets sold on Ticketmaster have digital delivery on the Ticketmaster app this tour. A screenshot of the order confirmation is not enough proof that legit tickets will actually show up for the concert — a screenshot can be faked. Use PayPal’s Goods and Services option for any exchange of money, not Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo or Zelle.
One tip I’ve picked up from research in fan spaces is to ask the seller to get on a video call with you to complete the transaction while they show you the ticket order in their actual Ticketmaster account, at that very moment. Is this whole process a little sketchy? Yep. Is it foolproof? Nope. Could you end up with great seats at a nice price from a kind Swiftie? Of course, but remember, you might never be able to recover the money lost to a con artist.
On Wednesday night (Oct. 16), Billie Eilish beamed with pride as tens of thousands of birds of a feather stuck together and relished in the cinematic world of her Hit Me Hard and Soft LP. The nine-time Grammy winner played her first of three sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the most times she’s ever graced the iconic venue on a headlining tour.
Anchored by the still-permeating tracks of Hard and Soft, Eilish’s latest trek displays her remarkable growth as a musician, vocalist, and performer, as well as her almost singular ability to cultivate intimacy in spaces that are diametrically opposed to that feeling. Dressed in her now-trademark ensemble of an oversized t-shirt, baggy shorts, sneakers, and a Yankees snapback, Eilish sprinted around the stage, spent some time with fans on the floor, and treated The Garden two hours to some of the best and most adventurous pop music of the last half-decade.
The morning of the show, Eilish launched a SoHo pop-up in collaboration with American Express featuring exclusive merchandise and interactive stations inspired by the world of Hard and Soft. Before she took the stage, pop-rock sibling duo Nat & Alex Wolff — who some fans fondly remember as The Naked Brothers Band from Nickelodeon — warmed up the arena, delivering spirited renditions of tracks like 2020’s “Glue” and “Soft Kissing Hour,” an unreleased Eilish-produced cut. At one point, Alex Wolff ran an entire lap on the floor around the stage before kicking off the final song in the duo’s set — a particularly impressive feat considering what a busy weekend the multihyphenate has ahead of him. The Line, his new film in which he stars alongside Halle Bailey, Denise Richards and the late Angus Cloud, opens on Friday (Oct. 18).
Wolff’s affinity for a quick lap was just a teaser for Eilish, who frequently sprinted around the stage during her livelier songs. With the stage in the center of the arena and a setup that prioritized her band and incredibly intricate lighting design over backup dancers and elaborate set pieces, Eilish offered up a show that played on the minimalist bent of her music. The sparseness of the stage created scenes that were as enthralling and they were harrowing, particularly during ballads like “When the Party’s Over,” “Lovely” and “What Was I Made For?” Of course, eye-popping pyro and dizzying lasers played up the spunky, electronic undertones of hits like “Bad Guy,” “Therefore I Am” and “Guess.”
Ultimately a gorgeous presentation of her latest Billboard chart-topping album, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour was also a commendable victory lap for a pop star who only seems to know how to level up. Here were the eight best moments from Wednesday night’s show.
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UPDATE: This story was updated on Tuesday (Oct. 15) with livestream details.
When Luke Combs and Eric Church saw the destruction brought by September’s Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina where they both grew up, they had the same reaction as the rest of America.
“It was disbelief,” Church tells Billboard on Oct. 8. “These are areas that I knew and then I saw the photos and I didn’t recognize these areas. My family spends half the year in Banner Elk. That’s as much home as Nashville is. It was just this shock of I know what I’m supposed to be looking at, but that doesn’t look anything like what it looked like a week ago. I don’t think I’ve come to grips with it yet.”
Combs, who went to college at Appalachian State University in the mountain town of Boone, had the same reaction. The morning after the hurricane hit, “As soon as both of us woke up, we were just inundated with calls and texts and pictures and images from the areas,” he says. “I called Eric and was like, ‘Hey, let’s figure out how to do a show. I don’t know when, I don’t know where. We’ll worry about that later, but let’s just pool our resources.’”
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The result is Concert for Carolina, a benefit for Hurricane Helene relief the pair announced on Oct. 7 that will take place Oct. 26 at North Carolina’s Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. The pair will be joined by North Carolina native son James Taylor as well as bluegrass superstar Billy Strings. Since the official announcement, a number of other artists have joined the bill, including Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Bailey Zimmerman and North Carolina natives The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice and Parmalee.
Additionally, after the show quickly sold out, the concert will now be livestreamed worldwide via Veeps. The livestream will be free for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, as Concert for Carolina and Veeps have used geotargeting to ensure that those in the affected areas will not be charged. For those not directly impacted, the livestream will cost $24.99 with an option for additional donations available. All money raised from the livestream will go to the charities selected by Combs and Church.
While Combs’ immediate instinct was to go to the area and help, he quickly pivoted and thought, “‘Let’s do what we do best and help in the way that is best suited to my abilities and Eric’s abilities’ and I think we’re doing that.” While Church has similarly not visited the area yet because of their ties to Banner Elk, his wife and a team have boots on the ground and have been helping organize relief efforts.
The pair immediately thought of asking Taylor to join them for Oct. 26. “Growing up in North Carolina, ‘Going to Carolina in My Mind’ is a song that every time I would leave the state, no matter where I was in the world, reminded me of the state,” Church says. “I said [to Luke], ‘We’ve got to get James on this.’ So, I set out to make it my mission. It was not the easiest mission I’ve ever done.’”
Church eventually got the contact for Taylor’s day-to-day manager from Joe Walsh. “I called her myself and we had about a 20-minute conversation, and I basically said, “ ‘Carolina in My Mind’ is going to be played that night in the stadium either by him or me, and I hope it’s him.’”
Combs reached out to Strings. “Me and Billy have known each other for some years now and he just had his first child and he’s got a million things going on, but I know that that area of the country is near and dear to him,” he says. “His fan base is heavily rooted in that part of the world, and he was just excited to be able to help out.”
All proceeds from the event will be split evenly between Combs’ charitable endeavors and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to administer to organizations they choose to support relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Combs and Church aren’t saying how much they hope to raise, but add that all the artists are playing for free, with Combs donating his production, and they hope more corporations will also come aboard providing services and donations. “The key is this is not going to be a one-, two-, three- month build. It’s going to be a yearslong build,” Church says. “This is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. We have to have plans in place organizationally that we can help assist over the next 12, 24 or even 48 months.”
Concert for Carolina will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. Tickets went on sale Thursday (Oct. 10) at 10 a.m. E.T. on the Concert for Carolina website and quickly sold out. The website also says a raffle and auction are coming soon.
Additionally, Church released new song “Darkest Hour” on Oct. 4, and is signing over all of his publishing royalties from the song to the people of North Carolina affected by the disaster.
Oasis has extended their highly anticipated Live 25 reunion tour to Australia, marking their first shows in the country since the band’s split in 2009.
As confirmed by Rolling Stone AU/NZ last week, the Britpop legends have announced two stadium dates, with a performance at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, Oct. 31, followed by a show at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Friday, Nov. 7.
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“People of the land down under. You better run – you better take cover… We are coming. You are most welcome. Oasis will tour Australia in 2025!” a message posted to Oasis’ X (formerly Twitter) account on Oct. 8 read.
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‘People of the land down under.“You better run-you better take cover…”We are coming.You are most welcome.’Oasis will tour Australia in 2025! 🇦🇺Register for the Australian ticket pre-sale private ballot: https://t.co/lms10x64eUThe pre-sale will take place on Monday 14th… pic.twitter.com/WCpRa8pNRF— Oasis (@oasis) October 7, 2024
The band’s return to Australia comes after a string of sold-out dates across Europe and the U.S., reflecting the huge demand for Oasis nearly 25 years after their debut. U.S. dates include a stop at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 14 and a show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 21.
As part of the reunion tour, fans can expect to hear hits from the band’s extensive catalog, including tracks like “Wonderwall,” “Champagne Supernova,” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” which saw Oasis emerge as one of the most influential rock bands of the ’90s.
Oasis’ impact in Australia has been major. Their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, spent four weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart and is certified eight times platinum. The single “Wonderwall” was also voted the No. 1 song in triple j’s “Hottest 100” for 1995.
Pre-sale tickets for the Australian leg of the tour will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 9, with general sale beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
The Gallaghers will kick off the North American leg of their tour with two shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on Aug. 24 and 25, followed by a performance at Chicago’s Soldier Field on August 28.
They’ll then head to New Jersey for two nights at MetLife Stadium on August 31 and Sept. 1, before wrapping up the U.S. run with two shows at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles on Sept. 6 and 7. The band will also make a stop in Mexico City on Sept. 12. These are Oasis’ first North American shows in over 16 years.
The last time Oasis played the U.S. in 2008 on the Dig Out Your Soul tour they performed in 10,000-20,000 capacity arenas. The stadiums on their upcoming North American swing will accommodate between 45,000-80,000+ fans.
Oasis 2025 Australia Tour Dates:
Friday, Oct. 31 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC
Friday, Nov. 7 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW
Niall Horan has now had two of his former One Direction bandmates support him on tour this year, with Liam Payne attending the Irish singer-songwriter’s show in Argentina on Wednesday (Oct. 2). Just a little over a month after Harry Styles made headlines for viewing Horan’s August concert in Manchester, fans spotted the “Teardrops” singer […]
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iHeartRadio and Z100’s annual holiday concert at Madison Square Garden will feature a mix of veterans (Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor) and hot breakout stars (Teddy Swims, Benson Boone and Shaboozey).
iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One is set to take place on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Other performers on the bill include Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Gracie Abrams and NCT Dream. Z100’s Elvis Duran & The Morning Show announced the performers on air Friday morning (Sept. 27).
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Z100’s Jingle Ball is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One. This year marks the 28th time the New York tour stop has been at MSG.
iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball lineup will be revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One on Friday afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright will announce the lineup on site and the event will feature performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha. The program will be broadcast across iHeartRadio stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour stops will be part of an exclusive network special on ABC, airing Dec. 18, and streaming next day on Hulu.
For the 10th straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. Eligible Capital One cardholders will get first access to high-demand tickets and exclusive experiences through a special Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale in each city. The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Capital One Cardholder Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. local time and runs through Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. local time, or while pre-sale supplies last. Pre-sale information and tickets will be available at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne.
All other tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 4, at noon local time and will be available at iHeartRadio.com/JingleBall.
Nine cities on the tour will partner with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring pediatric patients through entertainment and education focused initiatives.
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is executive produced by Tom Poleman, chief programming officer for iHeartMedia, and John Sykes, president of entertainment enterprises.
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball special on ABC is produced by Sykes, Poleman and Bart Peters, svp of production & development; as well as OBB Pictures, a division of OBB Media, for the second consecutive year. The special is executive produced by OBB’s Michael D. Ratner, Scott Ratner, Kfir Goldberg, Simone Spira and Glenn Stickley; with Arlen Konopaki and Lana Womack co-executive producing. Sam Wrench is returning to direct.
For the latest information on Z100’s Jingle Ball 2024, visit Z100.com/jingleball or listen to Z100’s Jingle Ball on-air or online via the station’s website, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app.
Lineups for several of these shows will be announced throughout the day. Artists and/or event subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. CT – iHeartRadio 106.1 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Dickies Arena. Lineup will be announced at 9 a.m. ET, visit 1061KISSFM.com/jingleball for more information.
Los Angeles
Date: Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. PT – iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at the Intuit Dome. Lineup will be revealed at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Lineup Announcement Party featuring The Kid LAROI and Dasha presented by Capital One this afternoon at the iHeartRadio LA Theater. Broadcast live across iHeartRadio CHR stations and on Jingle Ball Radio on the iHeartRadio app at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET, iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright will announce the lineup onsite and the event will feature performances by The Kid LAROI and Dasha. For lineup information, visit kiisfm.com/jingleball.
Chicago
Date: Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. CT – iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena. Lineup will be announced at 8:55 a.m. ET, visit 1035kissfm.com/jingleball for more information.
Detroit
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio Channel 95.5’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Little Caesars Arena. Lineup features: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream, Isabel LaRosa and Wonho.
New York
Date: Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden. Lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and NCT Dream.
Boston
Date: Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio Kiss 108’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden. Lineup features: Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Kesha, Benson Boone and KATSEYE.
Philadelphia
Date: Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio Q102’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center. Lineup features: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey and Dasha.
Washington, D.C.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio HOT 99.5’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena. Lineup features: Tate McRae, The Kid LAROI, Meghan Trainor, Teddy Swims, Kesha, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Dasha, Isabel LaRosa and P1Harmony.
Atlanta
Date: Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio 96.1 The Beat’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena. Lineup will be announced at 4 p.m. ET, visit Power961.com/jingleball for more information.
Miami
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. ET – iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2024 Presented by Capital One at Kaseya Center. Lineup will be announced at 9 a.m. ET. Visit Y100.com/jingleball for more information.