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Lady A Launches ‘This Winter’s Night’ Tour With Holiday Cheer And Charity

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Dec 9, 2025

Lady A Launches ‘This Winter’s Night’ Tour With Holiday Cheer And Charity

GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A completely transformed packed theaters into candlelit Christmas gatherings, successfully launching their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR with stops in Atlanta, Clearwater, and Jacksonville. The music-filled weekend felt like a cozy, interactive celebration, set against a stunning glowing forest of twinkling spruce trees. The trio delivered powerful sing-alongs of reimagined holiday staples and Lady A originals, even pausing mid-set for a truly heart-melting acoustic moment where children were invited onstage to help carol. Bringing the reason for the season into the spotlight, Lady A also kicked off their 12 Days of Giving Campaign, where they highlight a local charity at each stop and donate a portion of their earnings for the night, including helping organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. (110 words – OK)

Lady A is bringing their warm harmonies and holiday magic across the country, continuing the THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR before concluding with a special three-night residency at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium just before Christmas Eve. The celebration extends to the comfort of home through various national television appearances, including performances on The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular and CMA Country Christmas, both available on Hulu and Disney+. This high level of mainstream success is fitting for the premier vocal group, known for their smooth fusion of country, rock, and pop, who have amassed eleven number one hits and count their 12X PLATINUM hit “Need You Now” as the highest certified song by a Country group.

THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR Dates:

12/10/25 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
12/12/25 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center
12/13/25 – Waukegan, IL @ Genesse Theatre
12/14/25 – Welch, MN @ Treasure Island Resort & Casino – Island Event Center
12/18/25 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
12/19/25 – French Lick, IN @ French Lick Resort
12/21/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
12/22/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
12/23/25 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Toto, Christopher Cross And The Romantics Announce Massive Summer 2026 Tour

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Dec 9, 2025

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Toto, Christopher Cross And The Romantics Announce Massive Summer 2026 Tour

Rock legends Toto, alongside Grammy-sweeping artist Christopher Cross and Detroit’s power-pop favorites The Romantics, have announced a phenomenal joint-headline tour set to light up the summer of 2026. This huge 32-date run, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on July 15th and runs through August 30th, promising a massive night of classic hits and enduring rock sounds. The announcement follows a monumental year for Toto, whose music received over a billion streams in 2025, with their smash hit “Africa” soaring past two billion plays on Spotify and achieving Diamond certification from the RIAA. Christopher Cross brings his immense catalog, including the iconic single “Sailing,” which contributed to his historic five Grammy wins, including Album of the Year. Meanwhile, The Romantics, known for MTV video favorites like “What I Like About You” and “Talking In Your Sleep,” will bring their Detroit-inspired roots rock to the stage.

Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics 2026 Tour

7/15 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/18 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
7/19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7/21 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
7/23 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater
7/25 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
7/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
7/28 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/29 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
7/31 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/01 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/02 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/04 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
8/05 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
8/07 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/08 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater
8/10 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
8/11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
8/12 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/14 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Amphitheater
8/15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/16 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
8/18 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
8/19 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
8/24 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater
8/26 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater
8/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater
8/29 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/30 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Annie DiRusso Brings Killer Stage Show Energy To Tiny Desk Debut

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Dec 9, 2025

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Annie DiRusso Brings Killer Stage Show Energy To Tiny Desk Debut

Following the success of her 2025 ‘Super Pedestrian’ album—which provided a welcome collection of charismatic, bittersweet pop-rock anthems—Annie DiRusso is now celebrating with the release of her first-ever Tiny Desk concert. DiRusso and her incredible band successfully replicated their notoriously killer stage show for the intimate setting, delivering a five-song pageant that included synchronized dance moves, clever costuming, and guitar riffs performed behind the back, all without sacrificing the closeness that defines the Tiny Desk experience. The only thing she modified was her signature stage patter, admitting that she had to ditch the bit where she tells the plot of School of Rock and introduces every band member as “Annie DiRusso” to avoid sounding like a jerk in the quiet setting. This vibrant and infectious performance is the perfect introduction to her music, promising a triumphant soundtrack for the summer of 2026.

SET LIST

“Back in Town”
“Hybrid”
“Legs”
“Coming Soon”
“It’s Good to Be Hot in the Summer”

D3lta Delivers Gut-Punch Alt-Rock Single “Kids” Meditating On The Digital Age

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Dec 8, 2025

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D3lta Delivers Gut-Punch Alt-Rock Single “Kids” Meditating On The Digital Age

Anglo-Greek rock-pop artist D3lta has returned with the gut-punch single “Kids,” a striking meditation on desensitization in the overwhelming digital age. The song unpacks the profound weight of growing up in a world where endless tragedy scrolls past like static, offering a stark counterpoint to the glossy optimism that is constantly being sold. D3lta states that the refrain, “The kids will be alright,” arrives not as reassurance, but as “a chilling mantra of denial, the lie we tell ourselves while the world burns,” emphasizing the heavy realization that children growing up in places of conflict like Gaza have no fault in these circumstances.

Musically, “Kids” channels the artistic reinvention of David Bowie and the social introspection of contemporary artists like Sam Fender and Declan McKenna, pairing D3lta’s lyrical honesty with driving alt-rock energy. The track plays like a modern elegy for connection, projecting a necessary pulse of fragility and frustration in a world numbed by constant noise. With the help of acclaimed collaborators Jim Abbiss, who has worked with Arctic Monkeys and Adele, and Max Wolfgang, known for his work with Laufey and BLACKPINK, D3lta has sharply honed his anthemic edge. Having already expanded his live presence through tours with JC Stewart across Europe and opening slots for Scouting for Girls, D3lta cements himself as one of alt-rock’s most compelling new voices, unafraid to hold up a powerful mirror to a world that has forgotten how to look.

Laura Cox Unleashes Gripping New Music Video For Emotional Rock Anthem “The Broken”

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Dec 8, 2025

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Laura Cox Unleashes Gripping New Music Video For Emotional Rock Anthem “The Broken”

French modern rock artist Laura Cox has unveiled the gripping new music video for “The Broken,” a standout track from her current album ‘Trouble Coming’. The song is a high-energy blend of pop-rock intensity and emotional depth, and its new visual interpretation elevates the powerful message even further. What starts quietly in the video soon erupts into a full emotional outburst, showing Laura tearing the room apart in a raw release that mirrors the song’s central themes: addiction, mental pressure, and the fragile line between suppressing emotions and finally letting them break through. As the track unfolds, the music powerfully cuts through the apathy surrounding her, with crashing bottles and shattering glass illustrating that everyone in the room stands on the edge of breaking their own patterns. With this video, Cox, who has successfully transitioned from viral YouTube guitarist to international festival headliner, proves once again why she is one of Europe’s most exciting modern rock voices, blending undeniable hooks, intensity, and fierce authenticity into a story that hits hard.

MerleFest Unveils Full Lineup For 2026 Conclave Joining Alison Krauss And OCMS

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Dec 8, 2025

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MerleFest Unveils Full Lineup For 2026 Conclave Joining Alison Krauss And OCMS

MerleFest has released the full, spectacular lineup for its 2026 roots conclave, joining previously announced headliners like Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Charles Wesley Godwin, and Blackberry Smoke for the event running April 23-26. A massive highlight will be Old Crow Medicine Show, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their quintessential album ‘Big Iron World’ by performing that album and its predecessor ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full on the legendary Watson Stage. Furthermore, Old Crow Medicine Show will act as ring leaders for the must-see Saturday night Late Night Jam, an event that is deeply intertwined with MerleFest’s history since Doc Watson found the band busking in downtown Boone in 2000. In addition to the headliners, the festival welcomes a huge roster of talent including Molly Tuttle, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Sam Bush, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Jim Lauderdale, and the Kruger Brothers, among many others.

The festival, founded in memory of North Carolina music legend Doc Watson’s late son Eddy Merle Watson, is a celebration of “traditional plus” music, having expanded from classic country, bluegrass, folk, and gospel to include Americana and classic rock. MerleFest 2026 will feature appearances by Maggie Rose, The Steep Canyon Rangers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dom Flemons & The Traveling Wildfires, Scythian, Donna the Buffalo, and The Waybacks. As MerleFest Artist Relations Manager Lindsay Craven pointed out, Ketch Secor and the Old Crow Medicine Show boys never fail to put on a rowdy, foot-stomping show, and they will bring that collaborative jam spirit to the exciting event with the help of talented guests like Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke.

The enormous lineup also includes Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band, The Castellows, Sister Sadie, Lamont Landers, Hogslop String Band, Blue Highway, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Liam St. John, Melissa Carper, Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra, Broken Compass Bluegrass, Corey Harris, and dozens more stellar musicians. MerleFest, presented by Window World, is the primary fundraiser for the Wilkes Community College Foundation, providing crucial funding for scholarships, capital projects, and other educational needs on campus. Tickets for the general admission passes, reserved seating, camping, and the Late Night Jam are available now.

Headliners and Key Performances

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas
Old Crow Medicine Show (Performing ‘Big Iron World’ and ‘O.C.M.S.’ in full)
Charles Wesley Godwin
Blackberry Smoke
Molly Tuttle
Railroad Earth
The Infamous Stringdusters
Joy Oladokun
Sam Bush
The Jerry Douglas Band
The Steep Canyon Rangers
Peter Rowan & The Walls of Time Band
Jake Shimabukuro
Jim Lauderdale
Kruger Brothers

David Byrne Expands Massive 2026 World Tour With Newly Added Dates

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Dec 8, 2025

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David Byrne Expands Massive 2026 World Tour With Newly Added Dates

David Byrne has expanded his already massive 2026 world tour, adding numerous North American and European dates ahead of major festival appearances like Coachella and Mad Cool Festival. The newly announced slots include exciting theater and amphitheater shows during the spring US run, featuring newly added stops at the Santa Barbara Bowl in California and Frost Amphitheater in Stanford. Following a European leg that begins in Berlin in February, Byrne announced a second leg kicking off in Prague in June, confirming more festival plays and concerts before wrapping up at the Latitude Festival in the United Kingdom in July.

Australia & New Zealand tour dates

1/14 – Spark Arena – Auckland, NZ
1/17 – Brisbane Entertainment Center – Brisbane, AUS
1/21 – ICC Sydney Theatre – Sydney, AUS
1/22 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl – Melbourne, AUS
1/24 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena – Adelaide, AUS
1/27 – RAC Arena – Perth, AUS

David Byrne North American tour dates

3/26 – Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN
3/27 – Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN
4/04 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
4/05 – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver, BC
4/07 – Keller Auditorium – Portland, OR
4/08 – Keller Auditorium – Portland, OR
4/11 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
4/14 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA *
4/16 – Frost Amphitheater – Stanford, CA *
4/18 – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – Indio, CA
4/20 – The Colosseum Theater at Ceasars Palace – Las Vegas, NV *
4/21 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
4/24 – Smart Financial Centre – Houston, TX
4/28 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO
4/29 – Stifel Theatre – St. Louis, MO
5/01 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
5/02 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN
5/03 – Miller High Life Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
5/05 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
5/07 – Playhouse Square, KeyBank State Theatre – Cleveland, OH
5/09 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
5/12 – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC
5/13 – The Dome – Virginia Beach, VA
5/15 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT
5/16 – Hippodrome Theatre – Baltimore, MD *
5/17 – Hippodrome Theatre – Baltimore, MD *

Europe & United Kingdom tour dates

2/12 – Tempodrom – Berlin, Germany
2/15 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands
2/16 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands
2/18 – Forest National – Brussels, Belgium
2/21 – Teatro degli Arcimboldi – Milan, Italy
2/22 – Teatro delgi Arcimboldi – Milan, Italy
2/24 – Jahrhunderthalle – Frankfurt, Germany
2/26 – Rockhal Maini Hall – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
2/27 – The Hall – Zurich, Switzerland
3/02 – Utilita Arena – Cardiff, UK
3/03 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
3/04 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
3/06 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK
3/07 – SEC Armadillo – Glasgow, UK
3/09 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
3/10 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
3/11 – O2 Apollo – Manchester, UK
3/13 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland
3/15 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
3/16 – Eventim Apollo – London, UK
3/18 – La Seine Musicale – Paris, France
3/19 – La Siene Musicale – Paris, France
6/12 – Piknik i Parken – Oslo, Norway *
6/17 – O2 Universum – Prague, Czech Republic *
6/18 – Budapest Arena – Budapest, Hungary *
6/21 – Release Athens x SNF Nests – Athens, Greece
6/23 – Fiera del Levante – Bari, Italy *
6/25 – Lucca Summer Festival – Lucca, Italy *
6/28 – Arena Pula – Pula, Croatia *
7/01 – Open’er Festival – Gdynia, Poland
7/03 – Roskilde Festival – Roskilde, Denmark
7/04 – Down The Rabbit Hole – Beuningen, Holland
7/10 – Cruïla Festival – Barcelona, Spain
7/11 – Mad Cool Festival – Madrid, Spain
7/14 – Ageas Cooljazz Festival – Cascais, Portugal
7/24 – Latitude Festival – Suffolk, UK

On Sale Information Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale December 12.

Sooshi Mango Announces ‘The Home Made World Tour’

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Dec 8, 2025

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Sooshi Mango Announces ‘The Home Made World Tour’

Australian comedic trio, Sooshi Mango, announced their 2026 ‘The Home Made World Tour.’ Between May and June 2026, they will embark on an international tour across North America and Europe, bringing their iconic characters, sketches, musical moments, and family-centered humor to international stages. This global expansion marks a major milestone in their journey – further transforming a local comedy trio into an international touring act.

The tour kicks off on Thursday, April 23 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY making stops across North America in Chicago, Vancouver, New York and more before wrapping up in Paris, FR at Alhambra on Wednesday, June 17.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, December 9 at 10am local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10am local on LiveNation.com

THE HOME MADE WORLD TOUR 2026 DATES:

Thu Apr 23 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount

Fri Apr 24 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts

Sun Apr 26 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Shubert Theatre

Fri May 01 – Philadelphia, PA – Live! Event Center

Sat May 02 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

Thu May 07 – Chicago, IL – Athenaeum Center

Fri May 08 – Ottawa, ON – National Arts Centre Southam Hall

Tue May 12 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre

Fri May 15 – New York, NY – The Town Hall

Sat May 16 – Toronto, ON – Meridian Hall

Sun May 17 – Montreal, QC – Olympia de Montréal

Wed May 20 – Berlin, Germany – Urania Humboldtsaal

Sat May 23 – London, England – Shepherds Bush Empire

Sun May 24 – Munich, Germany – Alte Kongresshalle

Tue May 26 – Cologne, Germany – Tanzbrunnen

Wed May 27 – Milan, Italy – Auditorium di Milano

Fri May 29 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja

Tue Jun 02 – Limassol, Cyprus – Monte Caputo

Thu Jun 04 – Athens, Greece – Universe

Sat Jun 06 – Skopje, Macedonia – SRC Kale

Mon Jun 08 – Madrid, Spain – San Pol

Tue Jun 09 – Barcelona, Spain – Teatre Borràs

Fri Jun 12 – Manchester, England – Apollo

Sat Jun 13 – Edinburgh, Scotland – Usher Hall

Sun Jun 14 – Dublin, Ireland – Vicar

Mon Jun 15 – London, England – Eventim Apollo

Wed Jun 17 – Paris, France – Alhambra

Fri Jun 19 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Vidas Art Center

Avenged Sevenfold And Good Charlotte Announce 2026 North American Tour

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Dec 8, 2025

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Avenged Sevenfold And Good Charlotte Announce 2026 North American Tour

Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte will join together next summer for a North American Tour, marking a rare moment that unites two massively influential bands with deep roots and friendship spanning decades. While both acts have helped define their respective corners of rock music, this upcoming run celebrates the shared history, mutual respect, and musical connection that has woven the two together since their earliest days.

Promoted by Live Nation, the 16-city tour kicks off July 25 in Ridgedale, MO, with additional stops in Shakopee, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Boston, Charlotte, Dallas, and more before wrapping August 27 at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, AZ.

For Avenged Sevenfold, this run follows the release of their new song, “Magic”, streaming everywhere as of December 6, 2025. A7X debuted the song in the recent season of Call of Duty BO7 last week, and released the track fully independently, continuing the ambition of the band’s current work. Listen to the new song, watch the 360 VR music video, and enjoy the lyric video with handwritten lyrics from M. Shadows HERE. The band once again partnered with the incredible world renowned fine artist Wes Lang for the single artwork. “Magic” is the first new release since the critically acclaimed 2023 album, Life Is But A Dream…—a boundary-pushing project that further cemented the band’s reputation for reinvention, ambition, and incredible live performances. Known for their visionary integration of technology, fan-forward ticketing models, and large-scale creative production, the band continues to evolve how they engage fans both on and off the stage.

Multi-platinum rock superstars Good Charlotte made a triumphant return in August with the release of Motel Du Cap, their first new album in seven years. Met with widespread acclaim, Rolling Stone marveled at “the unrelenting energy” of the record, while PAPER raved, “Good Charlotte has established that they’re here to stay as one of the most influential career acts of the 21st century.” The band brought songs from the album to life with a full slate of national television performances on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America. Next year’s much anticipated trek marks the band’s first North American tour since 2018.

TICKETS: Priority tickets will be available first for A7X’s Deathbats Club as well as A7X and GC’s Early Access Ticketpass holders with their request window opening Monday, December 8 at 7AM PT / 10AM ET at https://a7xgc.request.ticketmaster.com/ for US shows and https://cada7xgc.request.ticketmaster.ca for Canadian shows. The reservation window will close Tuesday, December 9 at 7PM PT / 10PM ET and requests will be processed and confirmed Wednesday, December 10.

TicketPass is a reward claimed on both band’s new verification-based rewards system, created by Avenged Sevenfold & Bitflips. Deathbat Rewards and Good Charlotte Rewards is a free loyalty program for fans to sign up to by using either an email address or a digital wallet. Rewards members earn points by streaming music, buying merchandise, and attending shows in order to claim various perks once they achieve levels throughout the season.

During the Presale window, fans will use their Dapp wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase, Etc.) or email account to authenticate their access and then submit their request for tickets. After the request period closes, they will receive a confirmation from Ticketmaster if tickets matching their preferences have been secured. This process will give exclusive access to token-holding fans. By using this platform, the band is protecting proven fans from bots, scalpers, and early dynamic pricing. For more information on the Token-Gated Sales platform see HERE.

Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, December 12 at 10AM local time on LiveNation.com.

AVENGED SEVENFOLD VIP PACKAGES:Avenged Sevenfold will offer two VIP experiences: a behind-the-scenes backstage tour that gives fans an inside look at the production of the show guided by a member of the crew, and an early-entry merchandise package featuring an exclusive collectible item and other venue perks.

GOOD CHARLOTTE VIP PACKAGES: Special VIP packages will also be available for superfans who are looking to get as close to the action as possible. Exclusive benefits include early entry to the floor for prime views of the show, a VIP-only Good Charlotte merchandise item, a VIP laminate featuring special Motel du Cap artwork created by Benji Madden, and other onsite benefits. Plus, VIPs will be able to vote to choose where to donate a portion of the VIP sales proceeds. For more info on VIP, fans can visit wearesuper.co/goodcharlotte.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Jul 25 – Ridgedale, MO – Thunder Ridge Nature Arena

Mon Jul 27 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Thu Jul 30 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 01 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Tue Aug 04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Thu Aug 06 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre

Sat Aug 08 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre

Mon Aug 10 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Wed Aug 12 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center

Fri Aug 14 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Sun Aug 16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Tue Aug 18 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Fri Aug 21 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sun Aug 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Tue Aug 25 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Tara and Hunter Fieri Join Ownership Group of Brooklyn Pickleball Team

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Eric Alper

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Dec 8, 2025

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Tara and Hunter Fieri Join Ownership Group of Brooklyn Pickleball Team

Major League Pickleball’s (MLP presented by DoorDash) Brooklyn Pickleball Team (BKPT) has sold a minority stake to entrepreneurs and media personalities Tara and Hunter Fieri, adding the newly-married couple to the team’s current existing ownership group, which is led by Al Tylis and Sam Porter and includes celebrities/athletes Eva Longoria, Justin Verlander, Kate Upton, Rip Hamilton, Shawn Marion, Odell Beckham Jr., Cliff Avril, and Mesut Ozil.

Hunter Fieri is an entrepreneur, TV personality, and dynamic event host, known for bringing energy to Food & Wine festivals, Super Bowl activations, and lifestyle events like Stagecoach. Tara Fieri is a former NCAA champion softball player turned entrepreneur, athlete, and content creator, blending sports, media, and pickleball through global brand collaborations. Together, they co-create unique cooking and pickleball pop-ups that combine food, storytelling, and sport, a reflection of their shared passions.

“We’re thrilled to officially join Major League Pickleball as the new owners of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. Pickleball has been such a meaningful part of our lives on and off the court, and owning a team in the heart of Brooklyn is a dream come true. Together, we’re committed to growing the sport, creating a culture that blends community, competition, and fun, and bringing the energy of Brooklyn to pickleball fans everywhere,” said Tara and Hunter Fieri.

BKPT made their MLP debut in 2023 as the D.C. Pickleball Team and were Premier Level champions of the MLP Dallas event that November. The franchise changed brand identities before the start of the 2025 season, finished the regular season in 4th place of the 16-team Premier Level, and advanced to Round 2 of the 2025 MLP Playoffs.

The league generated a host of record-breaking metrics during the 2025 season, highlighted by sponsor revenue more than doubling 2024’s total, 94% growth in ticket revenue, a 52% bump in total attendance, linear TV hours more than doubling via national broadcaster and local partnerships, and over 400% gains in social media impressions.

MLP also set new all-time league highs for multiple team valuations in 2025, including the LA Mad Drops ($13 million – majority stake sale record) and Palm Beach Royals ($16 million – expansion franchise record).