This is a Billboard Japan Women in Music interview.
The star’s German residency features a Ferris wheel, fireworks and some performances with a pianist in front of 75,000 fans.
Also this week: Celine Dion sees a streaming spike after the icon's triumphant performance at the Paris Olympics.
Find out BABYMONSTER members Ruka, Pharita, Rami, Ahyeon, Rora, Asa and Chiquita's favorite songs, movies, group positions and more.
During a three-decade stint at SJM Concerts, the executive promoted artists including Oasis, Foo Fighters, Green Day, The Chemical Brothers and Lily Allen.
Other Canadian music industry stories this week: Vancouver Jazz Festival calls for donations and The Boss is Toronto bound.
IMPALA's inaugural look at sustainability efforts finds that labels who take action benefit from improved brand image and are able to attract artists and retain employees.
The South African ticketing company also serves Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and Botswana.
Trade organization UK Music says blockbuster festivals and tours contributed $10.3 billion to the local economy last year but warns artists are facing a “cost-of-touring crisis.”
The event will happen June 2-7, 2025 in the city's Shoreditch neighborhood, with booker Adem Holness focused on producing not just "a series of performances, but like you're experiencing culture."
