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THE OFFSPRING Singer Explains COVID-19 Data Science Behind Band's Decision To Cancel Canadian Tour

THE OFFSPRING has canceled its previously announced Canadian tour with SIMPLE PLAN . The 21-date trek was scheduled to kick off on January 27 in Moncton and conclude on March 3 in Vancouver.

Earlier today, THE OFFSPRING released the following statement: "To our friends in the Great White North:

"We're bummed to be sharing this update, but after much consideration we've made the difficult decision to cancel the Canadian leg of the LET THE BAD TIMES ROLL TOUR with @simpleplan.

"There's no point in us asking you to come out and see our kick-ass show if there’s a chance that everything could shut down at the last minute. We're disappointed, but let's get through this mess together. You stay home and we’ll stay home, we'll give you your money back and then wait for a better R naught number.

"We're working hard to find a new time frame and we’ll be back to rock with you guys as soon as we can.

"Refunds for ticket purchasers will be processed automatically. Keep an eye out for more info from your point of purchase."

THE OFFSPRING also shared a three-minute video (see below) in which singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland , who has a Ph.D. in molecular biology and wrote his thesis on microRNA in HIV genomes, explains the science behind the band's decision to scrap the tour. Specifically, he discusses the R-naught or R0 value, which indicates the number of people an infected person can spread the disease to. A pandemic is considered to end if this value goes below 1.

Although there is no reliable estimate right now for the R-naught value for the omicron variant, figures for other variants vary, but it is estimated at roughly six for delta.

Holland 's 175-page research paper, titled "Identification of Human MicroRNA-Like Sequences Embedded within the Protein-Encoding Genes of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus", had been published in PLoS One. He had received his Ph.D. from University of Southern California in 2017.

In October, THE OFFSPRING canceled its concerts in Denver and Salt Lake City after guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman tested positive for COVID-19.

Two months earlier, longtime THE OFFSPRING drummer Pete Parada announced that was being dropped from the band's touring lineup after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine for medical reasons.

Pete said a doctor had advised him not to get the shot because he has a rare autoimmune disorder. The musician said he first experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome, where a person's immune system damages their nerves, in childhood and the effects had got "progressively worse over my lifetime". He also revealed that he contracted COVID-19 over a year earlier and only had mild symptoms, "so I am confident I'd be able to handle it again", he wrote.

It is not clear if Parada , who joined the group in 2007, has now left THE OFFSPRING permanently.

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The Offspring Cancel Canadian Tour with Simple Plan

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The bad times continue to roll, at least when it comes to COVID-19 shutting down live music productions.

The Canadian leg of the Let The Bad Times Roll Tour featuring The Offspring and Simple Plan has been cancelled, the bands announced Monday.

"There’s no point in us asking you to come out and see our kick-ass show if there’s a chance that everything could shut down at the last minute," read an update on The Offspring website .

"We're disappointed, but let’s get through this mess together. You stay home and we’ll stay home, we’ll give you your money back and then wait for a better R naught number. We're working hard to find a new time frame and we’ll be back to rock with you guys as soon as we can."

The 21-stop Canadian leg of the tour was scheduled to start in Moncton, N.B. on Jan. 27 then make its way to Vancouver on March 3.

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The Offspring cancels Canadian tour, including stops in Saskatchewan

Legendary punk-rock band The Offspring is the latest act to cancel an upcoming visit to Regina due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Another day, another COVID cancellation.

The Offspring has decided to pull the plug on its upcoming Canadian tour, which included stops at the Brandt Centre in Regina on Feb. 15 and SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on Feb. 17.

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“We’re bummed to be sharing this update, but after much consideration we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Canadian leg of the Let the Bad Times Roll Tour with Simple Plan,” the band said in a statement on its official website . “There’s no point in us asking you to come out and see our kick-ass show if there’s a chance that everything could shut down at the last minute. We’re disappointed, but let’s get through this mess together.

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“We’re working hard to find a new time frame and we’ll be back to rock with you guys as soon as we can.  Refunds for ticket purchasers will be processed automatically. Keep an eye out for more info from your point of purchase.”

The Offspring is the latest act to cancel its 2022 tour amid a fifth wave of COVID-19, driven by the Omicron variant. Although Saskatchewan hasn’t reintroduced indoor gathering limits, new restrictions in other provinces have prompted some artists to put their plans on hold.

Country star Dierks Bentley recently scrapped the Canadian dates for his Beers On Me Tour, which was to stop in Regina on Jan. 15 along with Jordan Davis and Weyburn’s Tenille Arts. It would have been the first concert at the Brandt Centre since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

It was previously announced that the WWE Supershow on Jan. 22 in Regina has been rescheduled for Oct. 1.

The Offspring — joined by Canadian rock band Simple Plan — was slated for a cross-Canada tour in support of its latest album, Let the Bad Times Roll, which was released in April. It’s the legendary punk-rock band’s 10th studio album and the first in almost 10 years.

The Canadian tour was to comprise 21 dates, beginning Jan. 27 in Moncton and concluding March 3 in Vancouver.

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The Offspring Announce Let The Bad Times Roll 2023 Tour

Special Guests Simple Plan and Sum 41 Join Across All dates 

Tickets available starting tuesday, march 21 with citi presales, general onsale begins friday, march 24 at 10am local on livenation.com.

Today, The Offspring have announced their 2023 run – Let The Bad Times Roll Tour – with special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on August 1 at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA making stops across the U.S. in Irvine, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis and more before wrapping up in Mansfield, MA at Xfinity Center on September 3

“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends – we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this Summer in America. It’s going to be great!” said Dexter Holland of The Offspring

“We couldn’t be more excited to get back on tour all across the US with our friends The Offspring and Sum 41! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There’s nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!” said Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan.

“We’re so excited to be back touring the States with The Offspring and Simple Plan this summer!” said Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. “There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can’t wait to bring the tour to you – see you soon!”

Frequently regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, The Offspring have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 90’s with the release of their album Smash, which sold over 11 million copies. Following Smash, they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing rock at a mainstream level. The group is also currently working on new music.

Throughout their career, they’ve sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. Let the Bad Times Roll marks the band’s tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock. True to the irreverence at the core of their rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album.  

TICKETS:  Tickets will be available starting with Citi presales on Tuesday, March 21. The general onsale will begin Friday, March 24 at 10 am Local Time on LiveNation.com

TOUR DATES: 

Tue Aug 01 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 03 — Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 05 — Mountain View, CA — Shoreline Amphitheatre

Sun Aug 06 — Irvine, CA — FivePoint Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 08 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 09 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 11 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Sat Aug 12 — North Little Rock, AR — Simmons Bank Arena 

Sun Aug 13 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion

Tue Aug 15 — Atlanta, GA — Lakewood Amphitheatre

Wed Aug 16 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

Fri Aug 18 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 19 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live

Sun Aug 20 — Darien Center, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater

Tue Aug 22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH — Blossom Music Center

Wed Aug 23 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

Fri Aug 25 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 26 — Tinley Park, IL — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL

Sun Aug 27 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO

Tue Aug 29 — Milwaukee, WI — American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds

Wed Aug 30 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center

Fri Sep 01 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

Sat Sep 02 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Sun Sep 03 — Mansfield, MA — Xfinity Center

ABOUT OFFSPRING

The Offspring is an American rock band from Garden Grove, California, formed in 1984. Originally formed under the name Manic Subsidal, the band’s lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Bryan “Dexter” Holland, bassist Todd Morse and lead guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman. Over the course of their 38-year career, they have released ten studio albums. The Offspring is often credited—alongside fellow California bands Green Day and Rancid—for reviving mainstream interest in rock in the 1990s. They have sold over 40 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling rock bands in history.

ABOUT SIMPLE PLAN

From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, SIMPLE PLAN have been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999. They’ve sold 10 million albums worldwide, won multiple Juno Awards, performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics – and, most recently, launched the omnipresent #ImJustAKid TikTok challenge that’s spawned more than 3.4 million videos, including clips from Hilary Duff, Ed Sheeran, Usher and Venus and Serena Williams. But most importantly, they’ve never lost connection with what really matters: their audience. 

That ambition is fully on display on the band’s sixth studio album, HARDER THAN IT LOOKS. The first self-released album from Comeau, vocalist Pierre Bouvier and guitarists Sébastien Lefebvre and Jeff Stinco, the album respects Simple Plan’s storied career while pushing forward in new ways, with songs like “The Antidote,” “Ruin My Life” (ft. Deryck Whibley),“Congratulations,” “Wake Me Up (When This Nightmare’s Over)” and “Iconic” set to stand as fan favorites for years to come.

ABOUT SUM 41

Looking back at the band’s storied 27-year career with over 15 million records sold worldwide, multiple Billboard Charting releases, a Grammy Award nomination, 2 Juno Awards (7 nominations), a Kerrang! Award in 2002, and multiple Alternative Press Music Awards , Sum 41 is still at the top of their game. Vocalist Deryck Whibley shas hared that the band’s new double album, titled Heaven and Hell , is shaping up to be the most ambitious of their career – half of the album brings Sum 41 back to their pop punk roots, Heaven , and half of the album is strictly metal, Hell .

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CANCELLED - THE OFFSPRING

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• Feb 09 , 2022 Wednesday 7:30 PM

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The Offspring concert featuring special guests, Simple Plan, scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Budweiser Gardens has been canceled.

REFUND PROCEDURES: Customers who paid online or over the phone were automatically refunded on Monday, January 17, 2022. The refund will take a few days to appear on your statement, depending on your bank’s policies and processing times.

Customers who used a credit card in person at the box office were also automatically refunded on January 17, 2022. Customers who paid in person using cash or debit please email the Box Office at [email protected] for more information. When will the new date be?  Will my tickets be valid for the new date? This concert was canceled, not postponed. There is no new date being scheduled, and tickets will not be valid for any future concerts. When can I return my tickets to the box office? What are your hours? If you paid online, over the phone, or in-person with a credit card, you have been automatically refunded, and do not need to return your tickets.

If you paid with another method of payment, please email the box office at [email protected] .  There is no deadline to obtain a refund. The Box Office at Budweiser Gardens is currently closed until further notice for in-person service. I no longer have the credit card I used to pay for the tickets. What happens to the refund? We must refund the exact same card number that was used to pay for the tickets. There are no exceptions, and we cannot refund any other account, or refund cash.

If you still have an account with the same bank (just a different card), then your bank will normally just credit your new account.

If you no longer have a relationship with that bank, then you will need to contact them for their policy. If you do not owe them any money, they will normally just send you a cheque. I bought my tickets through a third party (a ticket broker, Groupon, a friend, etc). How do I get a refund? You will need to contact the place or person that sold you the tickets. We are only able to answer inquiries from the person that bought the tickets from us directly. Have a question that is not answered here? Please contact us at [email protected]

CANCELLED: The Offspring

1/7/2022: The Offspring have cancelled their Canadian leg of their 2022 tour with Simple Plan, which includes their show in Winnipeg.

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This is the rock tour of the decade as The Offspring, Simple Plan, and Sum 41 join forces and share the stage for a 24-concert trek dubbed the "Let the Bad Times Roll" tour. Fans can expect an explosive and high-energy performance from these iconic punk rock bands as they showcase their greatest hits. This tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans of the genre and will stop over at the USANA Amphitheater on Thursday, August 3, 2023, and to guarantee your attendance, you need to click the "Get Tickets" button right now.

The Offspring are widely recognized as one of the pioneers of the genre with their special brand of rock. They started their career in 1984 and rose to fame in the 1990s with their hit songs "Self Esteem" and "Come Out and Play." Over the period of nearly 40 years, they have created 10 studio albums, and fans have enjoyed every single one, with a total of 40 million records sold worldwide. Their lyrics often touch on themes of rebellion, social issues, and personal struggles, making them a favorite among punk rock fans. Despite lineup changes over the years, The Offspring have remained a beloved and influential band in the genre.

Joining them will be special guests Simple Plan and Sum 41. Simple Plan has released five studio albums and won numerous awards for their catchy pop-punk sound. On the other hand, Sum 41 has been known for their unique blend of punk rock, metal, and alternative music, which has earned them a massive following around the world.

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'We're All Pretty Confident': The Offspring & Sum 41 Plan To Make Up For Cancelled Aussie Tour

"We were really looking forward to that tour."

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The huge joint Australian headline run of The Offspring and Sum 41   was one of the many tours to be called off last year due to the COVID pandemic, but there may be hope for those shows. 

Speaking on the latest episode of The Green Room With Neil Griffiths podcast to promote their new album, Let The Bad Times Roll , The Offspring discussed the tour which was scheduled to go ahead last April. 

"We were really looking forward to that tour," frontman Dexter Holland told podcast host Neil Griffiths.

"Supposedly it's just been postponed."

Guitarist Noodles added, "We're in talks to make it happen again now that things are starting to get back to normal, at least in terms of the pandemic.

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"I think we're all pretty confident that that's gonna happen..."

Meanwhile on Tuesday night, local promoters Destroy All Lines tweeted that a rescheduled The Offspring tour is slated for "early 2022".

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The 24-date run kicks off August 1 in Auburn, WA, with special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan.

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The Offspring have announced their 2023 run – ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ Tour – with special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan. Produced by Live Nation , the 24-city tour kicks off on August 1 at White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, WA making stops across the U.S. in Irvine, Phoenix, Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis and more before wrapping up in Mansfield, MA at Xfinity Center on September 3.

“One of the best things about being on tour is traveling the world playing to great audiences, and it’s even better when you can do it with your friends – we had sold out International tours with Simple Plan and Sum 41, and we’re excited that they’ll be joining us this Summer in America. It’s going to be great!” said Dexter Holland of The Offspring.

“We couldn’t be more excited to get back on tour all across the US with our friends The Offspring and Sum 41! We had such a blast touring with both of them last year that we just had to do it again and put together what we feel will be one of the most awesome tours of the summer. There’s nothing like going to see a show outside on a perfect summer night, and we hope our fans will join us and enjoy this really special show. See you there!” said Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan.

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“We’re so excited to be back touring the States with The Offspring and Simple Plan this summer!” said Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. “There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your friends, and we can’t wait to bring the tour to you – see you soon!”

Frequently regarded as one of the best rock bands of all time, The Offspring have garnered a reputation for their unmistakable sound and social comment. The multi-platinum band first achieved worldwide success in the 90’s with the release of their album Smash, which sold over 11 million copies. Following Smash, they continued to release hit after hit, popularizing rock at a mainstream level. The group is also currently working on new music.

Throughout their career, they’ve sold over a staggering 40 million albums, and toured arenas, and built a global fan base. Let the Bad Times Roll marks the band’s tenth studio album and third album produced by the legendary Bob Rock. True to the irreverence at the core of their rock music, the band and lyricist Dexter Holland took a view to today’s cultural moments and didn’t shy away from creating topical material in this album.

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Tyler, the Creator Cancels Lollapalooza and Outside Lands Headlining Sets

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Tyler, the Creator has pulled out of his headlining sets at this year’s Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals.

“i hate saying this but i have to cancel lollapalooza and outside lands,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “i made a commitment that i can no longer keep, and that bums me out knowing how excited folks were. that is not sexy at all. please please forgive me or call me names when you see me in person. love.”

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i hate saying this but i have to cancel lollapalooza and outside lands. i made a commitment that i can no longer keep, and that bums me out knowing how excited folks were. that is not sexy at all. please please forgive me or call me names when you see me in person. love — T (@tylerthecreator) June 20, 2024

Lollapalooza will take place Aug. 1-4 at Chicago’s Grant Park. Outside Lands is set one week later, from Aug. 9-11, at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.

Tyler, the Creator last headlined Lollapalooza and Outside Lands in 2021, in support of his album “Call Me if You Get Lost.” In April, he headlined Coachella shortly after the release of the expanded “Call Me if You Get Lost: The Estate Sale.” During his headlining Coachella set, he brought out Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, Charlie Wilson and Kali Uchis.

“Tyler is a master conceptualizer, and knows how to toy with the various frequencies of his stage, dimming the lights for reflective moments and dancing around shooting flames during more electrified songs,” Variety ‘s Steven J. Horowitz wrote of the performance . “But beyond all the bells and whistles of the production, Tyler controls the spotlight. It’s impossible to take your eyes off of him, and throughout the 80-minute closing set of the day, the energy — of both Tyler and the audience — never waned, even when he took a few moments to pause and collect himself between songs (or, at one point, to eat a sandwich while sitting in front of a green tent midway through ‘IFHY’).”

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The Great Concert Ticket Bust

Big musical acts are canceling tours. Are Taylor Swift and Beyoncé the only artists who can sell out shows?

It's probably really great to be Jennifer Lopez . Of my running mental list of people whose lives seem absolutely awesome, she easily falls within the top 10. But just because she lives a charmed life doesn't mean things go great all of the time, and, lately, things have been a little less than ideal for the actor/singer/dancer from the Bronx. Her relationship with Ben Affleck is said to be on the rocks, and beyond any personal woes, she's got professional pains, too. Namely, JLo is apparently having a hard time selling tickets.

Lopez announced a tour to support her new album ( and truly wild accompanying movie ), "This Is Me … Now," earlier this year, but she wound up canceling a bunch of dates amid weak sales. She then rebranded the tour as a greatest-hits show, but fans still weren't tripping over themselves to see her. At the end of May, JLo decided to cancel her tour , saying she was "heartsick" but needed to spend time with her family and friends.

In JLo's defense, she's not the only one having trouble packing venues. The rock duo The Black Keys scrapped a planned arena tour and are expected to announce a "revised" set of dates at smaller venues. On social media, fans have noted that some shows from the pop artists Troye Sivan and Charli XCX as well as the band Wallows appear to be undersold. The Latin trap artist Bad Bunny recently pulled out of a show in Minneapolis, reportedly amid weak sales. Coachella lagged this year, and there's been chatter about a variety of acts not hitting home runs sales-wise in some instances and locations, including Cardi B, Justin Timberlake, and Pink.

This doesn't mean the entire concert industry is in disarray. Taylor Swift is unstoppable . As is Beyoncé whenever she is on the road. Acts such as Luke Combs, Zach Bryan, and Olivia Rodrigo are selling a ton. Dead & Company, the successor band to the Grateful Dead, is adding dates at the Las Vegas Sphere. Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster and rules the roost in the live-events space, had a huge 2023, estimating that 145 million fans attended more than 50,000 events, a 20% increase in fans over the year before. However, not everything is going smoothly for everyone. For some artists, conditions aren't so favorable, and they're struggling to pull in the crowds they anticipated, at least right out of the gate.

"Concert promotion is a betting business. You don't always win. And sometimes, you can be humbled," said Jarred Arfa, the head of global music at Independent Artist Group, whose client roster includes Billy Joel, 50 Cent, and Metallica.

Ticket prices are just astronomical right now.

There are a combination of factors that are dragging down some artists' ticket sales. For one thing, a lot of acts are on tour at the moment. In the wake of the pandemic, artists have been eager to get back out there and recoup lost time and money. Even if the return hasn't been smooth , basically anyone who can be touring is, meaning the space is crowded and oversaturated.

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"You'd never before had a moment in time where all the horses lined up at the starting gate and they all went out on the road at the same time," said Gary Witt, the CEO and co-owner of The Pabst Theater Group in Milwaukee.

The world really is your oyster right now when it comes to catching a show. But it also means that people have a ton of options, and there is only so much time to go around. Maybe you already saw your favorite artist when they first went on the road after the worst of COVID passed, and you don't feel especially inspired to go see them again. Or you like the band or singer in question plenty, but not enough to go through all the rigamarole of seeing them live. Either way, the once feverish demand for that ticket has probably cooled.

Pricing is also a factor. Anyone who's looked for concert tickets recently has probably been gobsmacked at the cost. Many consumers have been spending through inflation , even if begrudgingly so, but no one's budget is limitless, especially as prices for basically everything — including tickets to live events — remain elevated. Pollstar calculated that the average ticket price for the top 100 tours in the first quarter of this year was $123.25, an all-time. Its data indicates that the average ticket price for a Bad Bunny ticket is $290, for Justin Timberlake $216, and for Nicki Minaj $149.

"Ticket prices are just astronomical right now," said David "5-1" Norman, an industry veteran who has toured with Prince, Green Day, and Alicia Keys. "And if you're bringing a child with you, and then you have to stay overnight and gas and hotel and then food, that stuff adds up."

Just having the big song doesn't necessarily always translate into ticket sales.

Going on tour is always a gamble based on numerous factors including ticket history, streaming performance, email list sizes, and online attention. But there are no guarantees that any of that will translate to hard ticket sales . There are artists who might have massive numbers online but whose fans are only surface-level and don't really care enough to appear at a show. The way artists break out on social media nowadays makes it even harder to figure out whether that might be the case. Having a couple of hits on Spotify or TikTok doesn't mean someone can sell out a stadium.

That's why, in some cases, there seems to be a degree of overshooting. Artists (and their agents and managers and promoters) are trying to sell out bigger venues than they can. A more conservative approach would be to book a handful of big venues and see how it goes before committing to more, but that's not the approach everyone is taking.

"We have some hard-rock artists who you've never even heard of and they sell out everywhere, but they have that loyal fan base," Arfa said. "Just having the big song doesn't necessarily always translate into ticket sales." For every five or six acts that are doing great touring, one is a little clunky, he added. "We're having a couple conversations where we're thinking it may be best to push into Q1 of next year because of a high level of traffic on the road right now."

A spokesperson for Live Nation said in a statement that over 100 million tickets have been sold this year, even with fewer stadium shows touring, and that sales for shows in arenas, amphitheaters, theaters, and clubs are up "double digits" from last year. "Every year some events naturally fall off for various reasons, and in 2024 across all venue types we've seen a 4% cancellation rate – which is flat to last year," the spokesperson said.

Every artist and situation is unique. Bad Bunny may not have been able to sell such high-priced tickets in Minneapolis, but he's sold a ton of other places. JLo seems to have a lot more on her plate than trying to tour right now, and the Black Keys will probably do fine in smaller venues. A representative for Live Nation, which is producing the Troye Sivan/Charli XCX show, said the tour had sold out some dates and was 70% sold across the board, implying there had been misconceptions about sales online. (They said Wallows is selling "well" without providing on-the-record specifics and pointed to public statements from the Black Keys and Lopez, the tours of which Live Nation all produced.) Hiccups are not all about ticket sales, either. Kid Cudi canceled his tour this year because he broke his foot jumping off the stage during Coachella, and many acts aren't specifically saying the problem is sales when they do cancel.

There are strategies acts undertake to try to freshen things up for fans and boost sales, such as combining forces or bringing in special guests. Def Leppard is touring with Journey this year, and last year it toured with Mötley Crüe. There's always good old marketing. Live Nation recently wrapped its "concert week," which offers a variety of tickets at $25 — a good way to push tickets that aren't moving.

There is, of course, a huge issue that undergirds the entire conversation: Buying tickets is supremely annoying. You have to really want to see a show to try to navigate the labyrinthine purchase process. Live Nation-Ticketmaster dominates the market, which critics — including the Department of Justice, which is suing the company over claims of anti-competitive practices — say stifles innovation, allows for unfair markups, and contributes to an overall negative experience for fans . Fees on tickets are confoundingly high and seemingly endless . Bot armies snatch up tickets when they go on sale and flip them on the secondary markets for exorbitantly high prices. (One piece of silver lining here is that this year's lowered demand has resulted in lower resale ticket prices. SeatGeek says the average resale ticket price to attend a summer concert this year is $214; last year, it was $257, though a lot of that was due to Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.)

"The time when customer experiences aren't good is usually when there's a monopoly involved," Witt, from The Pabst Theater Group, said.

JLo, of course, will be fine — she is very rich, famous, and beautiful after all. Her fans will survive and will probably have a chance to see her perform again. But next time she hits the road, they'd be wise to scoop up her tickets fast so "This Is Me … Whenever In the Future" doesn't get axed, too.

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Willie Nelson cancels Outlaw Music Festival performances for health reasons

Willie Nelson is getting some rest on doctor's orders.

The country singer , 91, canceled his appearance at the Outlaw Music Festival Tour on Friday for health reasons, a statement shared on his social media pages said.

"We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor's orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days," the statement said .

Nelson is "expected to make a quick recovery," according to the announcement.

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Nelson was scheduled to perform Friday in Georgia as part of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which he is headlining. He was also set to perform on Saturday and Sunday in North Carolina.

"I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love," he said in February when the festival's lineup was unveiled.

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The announcement shared on Nelson's social media pages said the singer is expected to join the Outlaw Music Festival Tour next week, and in the meantime, his son Lukas Nelson and guests would perform a "special set" including Nelson's classics. The tour is set to move to Virginia and New York on June 26 through June 29.

This comes after Nelson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. The "On the Road Again" singer performed with Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews and Sheryl Crow during the induction ceremony.

"Thanks for appreciating my music," Nelson said at the time.

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In April, Nelson teamed up with Orville Peck for a duet cover of "Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other," the 1981 song about gay cowboys. In an interview with GLAAD , Peck compared Nelson's support of the LGBTQ+ community with that of Dolly Parton.

"I think that the fact that Willie stands next to the entire LGBTQIA+ community by doing this song just shows what an amazing person he is, what a legend he is," Peck said. "It's a win for all of us because that's true allyship. Someone who's completely unafraid to be right there next to us, there's no vagueness involved."

Nelson's latest album, "The Border," debuted in May.

Fans sent Nelson their well-wishes in the comments of his Instagram statement. Questlove wrote: "Godspeed Willie."

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Willie Nelson Cancels Upcoming Tour Appearances Due to Illness

The 91-year-old singer is "expected to make a quick recovery."

Don't worry, country music fans. Willie Nelson has been feeling under the weather, but it sounds like the 91-year-old icon will be "On the Road Again" very soon.

A statement on his official Instagram account revealed that, due to an illness, Willie was cancelling appearances on his Outlaw Fest t0ur. The show would go on, thanks to performances by his son, Lukas Nelson, along with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and Celisse.

The statement reads, "We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor's orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days. He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week."

Willie was flooded with supportive comments from fans and well-wishers, telling the singer to "Rest up Willie, the world still needs you! ❤️"

Some fans were alarmed by the stark delivery of the message and wrote, "When it comes to someone who’s 91 years old. You're going to have to say 'he’s ok but isn’t feeling well' not 'we regret to inform you'" and "the way my heart dropped."

The announcement does not explain exactly when Willie will return to the stage, but the tour continues through the summer and into September, with stops across the country.

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Andy Cohen Speaks Out In Support of Jennifer Lopez After Report Suggests She Canceled Her Tour Due to Her "Unlikability Factor"

"People are mad at her for doing too much."

Television host Andy Cohen is speaking out in defense of Jennifer Lopez in the wake of her decision to cancel her latest tour.

On Friday, June 21, while speaking on the latest episode of his  Daddy Diaries  podcast , Cohen addressed a recent  Hollywood Reporter  article that claimed Lopez decided to cancel her "This Is Me... Live" tour was due in part to her "unlikeability factor."

"I mean, I don't think that's correct," Cohen said to his podcast co-host, John Hill, who also spoke in defense of the singer and actress.

"They want a struggle. They want you to cry on camera," Hill chimed in. "They want you to be vulnerable to a performative, insane degree."

In addition, Cohen addressed a recent claim from former The View co-host Meghan McCain , who alleged on an episode of her   Citizen McCain  podcast  earlier this month that Lopez was "not nice" as a guest.

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"My friend said, 'Well, I mean, she's pissed off a lot of people,'" Cohen said in reference to McCain's previous comment about how Lopez allegedly acted on the set of The View during a past appearance.

"Whatever. I go, 'Let me say, she's been on  Watch What Happens Live  four times," he added. "She's been lovely and no drama.'"

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"(She was) super game," he added, in reference to the entrepreneurs many appearances on Watch What Happens Live and her willingness to answer Cohen's questions. "I could talk to her about anything."

The host also criticized those who are speaking ill of Lopez not only in the wake of her canceled tour but as she continues to weather unending rumors about her marriage to actor Ben Affleck .

"People are mad at her for doing too much," he explained. "So it's like, well, okay, what's she supposed to do? Too little? I don't know. It just seems like  schadenfreude , right?

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Lopez is currently enjoying a solo vacation in Italy after  canceling her summer tour  in the middle of  disappointing ticket sales  and ongoing  rumors about her marriage with Ben Affleck . 

The pair are reportedly selling their marital home—a $61 million mansion in Beverly Hills, purchased just last year—after owning the home for less than a year. According to People , the couple reportedly decided to sell the home not as a sign they're headed for divorce but instead in an effort to  improve  their marriage.

“Ben never liked the house,” a source told the publication at the time. “It’s too far away from his kids.” The same source claims "the house is way too big" for Lopez, too.

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Willie Nelson, 91, Cancels Tour Appearance On Doctor's Orders

W illie Nelson is booked solid through the summer with the Outlaw Fest featuring a slew of rotating list of music guests. His social media team shared on June 21 that the iconic singer, who turned 91 this year, had to drop out of a few shows on the advice of his doctor. What’s going on with his health? Keep reading for what we know so far.

Willie Nelson, 91, Cancels Tour Appearance On Doctor’s Orders

Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss are on the first leg of the Outlaw Fest touring the U.S. this summer. Plant and Krauss are replaced by John Mellencamp for dates later in the tour. Sheryl Crow and Maren Morris also join the tour for a few stops.

But concertgoers at the next few Outlaw Fest shows might not get a chance to see Willie Nelson perform . He has been forced to take it easy for the next four days on orders from his doctor.

A message posted on all of Nelson’s social media accounts, including Twitter and Instagram, reveal that the “Crazy” singer is feeling under the weather. He is expected to rejoin the tour next week. The next few shows include a stop in Virginia Beach, two stops in New York state and one in New Jersey. It’s unclear if Willie Nelson will have recovered enough to perform at those shows.

According to the social media post, his son, Lukas Nelson and the Family Band will take the stage in Willie Nelson’s place until he can return.

Country Fans Slam Social Media Announcement

The social media post was flooded with well wishes for the iconic singer-songwriter. But many fans also took issue with the wording of the post. They particularly had a problem with the first sentence of the post. “We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson….”

One social media user replied to the tweet announcement, “Jesus you scared the heck out of us. Professionally speaking, if he is gonna be ok, do not start off with we regret to inform you about a 91 year old.”

Another fan wrote, “You could have just removed the first line and spared us all from the heartbreak.”

Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday with a CBS special that aired in December 2023. The special is available to stream on Paramount Plus. He just turned 91 in April and vowed to continue touring as long as possible.

Sending all the well wishes to Willie Nelson!

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Travis Kelce Makes Surprise ‘Eras Tour’ Appearance Onstage, Revives Taylor Swift After Heartbreak | Video

The football star’s surprise appearance comes days after the pop star’s ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn spoke about their breakup for the first time

Travis Kelce surprised Taylor Swift fans when he joined his paramour onstage Sunday night for the singer’s final show in London. Kelce joined two men who typically carry Swift to a heart-shaped box at the end of “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” and help her change into a new outfit before she launches into “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart.”

Travis Kelce joined Taylor Swift on stage at the Eras tour in London ♥️ pic.twitter.com/k79ADptLrH — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 23, 2024

The couple have been public since shortly after they began dating in 2023, a marked contrast to the ultra-private relationship Swift had with ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn for six years. Kelce’s appearance onstage — his first since he began attending Swift’s concerts in July of last year — came just days after Alwyn gave his first interview about the pair’s breakup .

Kelce smiled broadly and appeared filled with joy as he joined Swift on stage. He’s also regularly been seen dancing and singing along with her songs from the crowd, including at a recent London Eras Tour stop alongside Tom Cruise .

“The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” is widely believed to be a scathing take by Swift on Alwyn, with “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” telling the story of doing the first leg of the Eras Tour after breaking up with that longtime partner.

“I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years,” Alwyn told the U.K.’s Sunday Times. “That is a hard thing to navigate.”

“What is unusual and abnormal in this situation is that, one week later, it’s suddenly in the public domain and the outside world is able to weigh in,” he added.

Alwyn pointedly noted that he had no plans to speak further about the relationship or anything that pertained to Swift. “As everyone knows, we together — both of us, mutually — decided to keep the more private details of our relationship private. It was never something to commodify and I see no reason to change that now,” he said.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a swipe at Swift during the band’s own show in London on Saturday. “I tell you, man, you don’t want to suffer the wrath of Taylor Swift,” Grohl told the audience. “So we like to call our tour the ‘Errors Tour.’ We’ve had more than a few eras, and more than a few f–king errors as well. Just a couple. That’s because we actually play live.”

Dave Grohl appeared to take a swipe at Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" during Foo Fighters' show in London on Saturday, saying, "We like to call our tour the 'Errors Tour' … Because we actually play live." → https://t.co/XCVADm4VfB pic.twitter.com/BBNB4gDqtz — CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) June 23, 2024

In January, Grohl’s daughter Violet drew the wrath of Swift’s fans when she criticized the singer’s use of private jets to get from one concert stop to another, as well as other times when she needs to travel quickly.

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