Archive for the 'Music Touring' Category

Touring quilt exhibit features native artists

“Native Threads,” a touring quilt exhibit showcasing the native artistry of Kansas American Indian quilters, will be presented in six venues statewide, the Kansas Arts Commission has announced.

Ireland’s hardest touring group on way to Westport

THERE’S a huge treat in store for the people of Westport this week, as the town welcomes Ireland’s Hardest Touring Trad Group, Gráda, for a one-night concert in Matt Molloy’s. Tomorrow night (Wednesday), Gráda will hit the stage in the Westport venue for a night of craic agus ceol.

Young And Restless And Touring

Triple J Unearthed winners Young And Restless have a busy couple of months ahead of them, as they prepare to release their debut full-length and travel the country.
The five-piece, originally from Canberra and now relocated to Melbourne, are gaining a reputation for being one of the most energetic and chaotic acts in the country. Their […]

Daft Punk Touring North America

Although French house duo Daft Punk do not have a new album out, they will be playing select dates and cities this summer across North America.
To appease their fan base, who have not heard new material since the group’s third studio album, Human After All (2005), Daft Punk have at least nine dates scheduled for […]

Putting the spice back in to touring

The Spice Girls will receive £10-million (R144-million) each for their reunion tour. The band are expected to announce details of the 25-date global extravaganza at London’s The O2 tomorrow.
A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “This deal has taken years to sign off. But, finally, all of the girls are on board. No expense is […]

Five Touring Tips for Developing Bands

Developing bands must be in control of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in its quest to become a professional touring unit.These five tips can help.

The Cure will begin their headlining tour of North America

Starting mid September of this year, British group The Cure will begin their headlining tour of North America.
Out of the 20 dates spanning a little over four weeks, the tour has three Canadian dates scheduled: Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The opening act for both the American and Canadian dates will be 65 Days of Static.