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7-Eleven, Inc. Teams Up With Live Nation To Bring Fans Closer To The Music At Major US Festivals

7-Eleven, Inc., the world’s largest convenience retailer, is turning up the volume with its biggest venture yet into the live music scene by teaming up with Live Nation. 7-Eleven will serve as the official naming rights partner of the iconic When We Were Young Festival later this year and will bring one-of-a-kind onsite experiences at The Governors Ball and Rolling Loud.
From aisles to encores, 7-Eleven’s strategic move into live music marks a pivotal moment to cultivate authentic connections with fans and engage with new audiences. This collaboration marks the first time When We Were Young Festival has welcomed a naming rights partner, putting 7-Eleven at the center of fans’ most memorable life experiences – and giving festival-goers an immersive way to connect with the brand in ways they’ve never done before.
“Live music is where culture and connection come alive, and that’s exactly where we want to be,” said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer at 7-Eleven, Inc. “By teaming up with Live Nation, we’re bringing the 7-Eleven brand to the heart of unforgettable fan moments. We’re eager to recreate the fun and excitement that comes with visiting a 7-Eleven store in an immersive music experience for the next generation of brand fans.”
Across all three festival activations, 7-Eleven will lean into the theme of nostalgia to create immersive and social-first brand pop-ups, reminiscent of in-store experiences:
- When We Were Young Presented by 7-Eleven: As a first for the iconic festival, 7-Eleven will be the official presenting partner and create a quick-stop destination for attendees to “re-fuel” with the 7-Eleven® Hangout activation. Fans can enjoy Slurpee® drinks in a space that channels early 2000s emo energy before they head to the 7-Eleven Stage to see their favorite performers.
- The Governors Ball: With New York as the backdrop for this iconic festival, 7-Eleven’s Slurpee® Street pays homage to a vibrant New York City summer block party, complete with city lights, a stoop to relax with friends and city-inspired artwork. Designed to connect with Gen Z fans who crave both nostalgia and new experiences, this convenient stop for fans will offer free Slurpee drink samples including a Peace Tea Slurpee drink and Fanta Zero Sugar Hibiscus Berry.
- Rolling Loud: Looking ahead, an amplified version of Slurpee® Street will make its way to this world-renowned hip-hop festival. Embracing hip-hop’s dynamic street art culture, this immersive activation provides fans with a visually rich, music-infused experience.
“7-Eleven is one of the most recognizable brands in the world—and now they’re leading the way in live music,” said Russell Wallach, Live Nation’s Global President of Media & Sponsorship. “From naming rights at When We Were Young to big plays at The Governors Ball and Rolling Loud, 7-Eleven is showing up in ways fans will never forget.”
For more information about the festivals and experiences, please visit When We Were Young, The Governors Ball, and Rolling Loud.
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KATSEYE Announces 2026 Headline Arena Tour of UK, EU and North America
Today, KATSEYE announced the WILDWORLD TOUR, a headline outing that will take the global girl group to arenas across the UK, Europe and North America this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the run will kick off on September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena. The North American leg will launch October 13 in Miami, FL at Kaseya Center and include shows at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY (October 24) and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena (November 21). The tour will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on November 27. See below for itinerary.
TICKETS (ALL DATES): Tickets will first be available starting with a Weverse Artist Presale (details below) beginning Wednesday, May 20, at 11:00 AM local time, followed by the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 PM local time. The general onsale begins Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 PM local time at www.katseye.world.
WEVERSE PRESALE (ALL DATES): The Weverse Artist Presale, available to paid Weverse membership holders, will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM local time. Weverse membership holders must apply for the presale link HERE from today through Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM PT in order to participate.
VIP: The WILDWORLD TOUR will also offer VIP experiences to take your concert experience to the next level, available for purchase via KATSEYE Weverse Shop (EU, UK, MX, CA) and KATSEYE’s Official Store (US), beginning Thursday, May 21.
EUROPE/UK PRESALE: For the Europe and UK dates, fans can also register for presale access by pre-ordering KATSEYE’s new EP WILD or by signing up—no purchase necessary. Those already preordered will automatically receive a code. This presale will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:00 PM – 10:00PM local time.
On Monday, May 25, KATSEYE will perform at the 52nd American Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas. The group is nominated in three categories – New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video (for “Gnarly”) and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories.
Coinciding with the release of WILD, their third EP, KATSEYE will perform at the Citi Concert Series on “TODAY” on August 14. Releasing via HYBE x Geffen Records. WILD is the follow-up to the GRAMMY®-nominated group’s 2025 EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, (HYBE x Geffen Records), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. Pre-save / pre-order WILD HERE.
Last month, the group made its Coachella debut to stellar reviews, with Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and numerous other publications hailing their performance among the best of Weekend One. The Los Angeles Times said, “[KATSEYE] proved no this ain’t their debut at their first Coachella performance…the girl group packed the festival field with Eyekons packed shoulder to shoulder as far as the Do LaB.” “Entertainment Tonight” highlighted their Weekend Two performance of “Gabriela,” noting “KATSEYE serves powerful vocals…” while “Extra TV” said, “In a word… gnarly!…The ladies brought it to the desert once again to perform for their #Eyekons!” Rolling Stone included the group in the feature “What Would Coachella Be Without Pop Girls?”
Formed through HYBE and Geffen Records’ Dream Academy and Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, KATSEYE’s members hail from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond, bringing a truly international perspective to pop culture. 2025 was a breakout year that saw KATSEYE crowned TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year and earn two GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Gabriela.” Their latest single, the edgy, high-energy “PINKY UP,” expands the world KATSEYE has been building – confident, playful and always pushing pop forward. The song, which received its live debut at Coachella, turns chaos into celebration, capturing the group’s unmistakable energy and momentum.
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
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Fetty Wap Announces 2026 North American Live Run the Nostalgia Tour Kicks Off This June
Double Diamond-selling Grammy nominated multi-talented musician, songwriter, and superstar Fetty Wap today announced the Nostalgia Tour – a 2026 live run bringing him to fans across the country this summer and fall. The tour will make stops in major markets including Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more.
Known for redefining melodic hip-hop with era-defining hits including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “My Way,” Fetty Wap remains one of the most influential voices of his generation. Fetty captivated the world this January with the “2016- 2026” viral trend that had everyone immersed in nostalgia- bringing back some of his classic hits and recharging his 2016 hit “Trap Queen” classic back to the top of the Billboard charts. The upcoming tour marks a celebration of the music that shaped a generation of rap fans while bringing his signature sound back to stages nationwide.
“Fetty is really excited and thankful to see all his fans in different cities. For him, this tour is bigger than nostalgia, it’s love, memories, and a celebration of the present and now,” said his publicist, Abesi Manyando.
“We really about to get back out there. We gonna turn up with all the old and some of the new music. Got a lotta surprises on the way and I can’t wait to hit the stage and vibe with y’all,” shared Fetty Wap
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale for the The Dome by Rutter Mills date beginning Wednesday, May 13 at 2PM local time. Additional artist, Live Nation and venue presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 15 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, Meet & Greet and individual photo op with Fetty Wap, specially designed VIP gift item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit FettyWap.com & vipnation.com.
FETTY WAP 2026 TOUR DATES
Sat, June 6 | Atlantic City, NJ | The Bourbon Room*
Sun, June 14 | Chicago, IL | Summer Smash Festival**
Fri, June 19 | Detroit, MI | City Festival**
Fri, Jul 10 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
Sat, Jul 25 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri, Jul 31 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Sat, Aug 1 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Fri, Aug 7 | Syracuse, NY | Landmark Theatre
Thu, Aug 20 | Philadelphia, PA | Stateside Live!
Sat, Aug 22 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor*
Sat, Aug 29 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage
Sat, Sep 12 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome by Rutter Mills
Fri, Nov 6 | Atlanta. GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Sat, Nov 7 | Memphis, TN | Satellite Music Hall
Sun, Nov 8 | Nashville, TN | The Truth
Sat, Nov 21 | Minneapolis, MN | The Fillmore Minneapolis
Thu, Dec 3 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic
Fri, Dec 4 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Palladium
Sun, Dec 6 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
*Not a Live Nation Date | **Festival
