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HSBC Rugby SVNS Back In Vancouver In 2024

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The City of Vancouver has been announced as one of eight global destinations for HSBC SVNS, the reimagined and rebranded international celebration of rugby sevens by World Rugby.

The event is set to take place from February 23-25, 2024, at BC Place Stadium on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. This marks the 10th consecutive year that a premier sevens rugby event will be hosted in Canada.

For the second year, Vancouver will host a fully integrated women’s and men’s tournament, featuring three days of fast-paced sevens action, lively fan experiences, and the ultimate sports atmosphere. Fans will have the chance to cheer on Canada’s national teams as they compete on home soil.

“Rugby Canada is excited to continue our annual tradition of hosting an international sevens event in Vancouver,” said Nathan Bombrys, Rugby Canada CEO. “This tournament celebrates our sport and helps to grow the game, providing an opportunity for our Canadian national team players to inspire girls and boys across the country. We are grateful for the support of Sport Hosting Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, our incredible sponsors and World Rugby, as well as our dedicated fanbase that brings a uniquely electric atmosphere to BC Place.”

“Events like this play a powerful role in contributing to the vibrancy of our communities and bring great opportunities for businesses and people in the tourism industry,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “B.C. has a remarkable reputation as a global destination for sport hosting and it’s so exciting to be able to welcome the HSBC Vancouver SVNS players, coaches and fans to BC Place again in 2024.”

“We are excited to once again host the HSBC Rugby Sevens combined women’s and men’s tournament,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim. “This is a great opportunity for our city to showcase our passion for rugby and our hospitality to the world. I look forward to cheering our Canadian teams on as they score some amazing tries in front of their home crowd!”

World Rugby’s HSBC SVNS series is designed to deliver a unique blend of sport, entertainment, and culture, set against iconic global backdrops. Launching in December 2023, all eight festivals will feature 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams, providing an unparalleled experience for fans.

Details about the 2024 HSBC Vancouver SVNS, including ticket information, will be shared in the coming months. Tickets are expected to go on sale in the fall. Fans can stay informed by signing up for updates at canadasevens.com.

For more information about HSBC SVNS and the global series, visit SVNS.com.

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The Funeral Portrait Announce “A Hex on the Nation Tour”

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are ready to cast a spell across the country. The acclaimed Atlanta-based alternative rock collective have announced their A HEX ON THE NATION TOUR, a new headline run kicking off March 2 in Asheville, NC, and wrapping March 28 in Nashville, TN. The tour will bring the band’s explosive live show, theatrical sensibilities, and unmistakable brand of genre-defying rock to fans across the country. Special guests on the tour will include Archers, Creeper, If Not For Me, and FKA Rayne across all dates.

The announcement arrives as THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT continue their ascent as one of modern rock’s most compelling and distinctive forces. Last week the band unveiled their brand-new track, “My Future Prediction.” Their acclaimed album, Greetings From Suffocate City, has surpassed 100 million total streams, powered by the fan-favorite anthems “Suffocate City” (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills) and “Holy Water” (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch). With The Funeral Portrait’s latest track the band continues to expand the world of Suffocate City and fuel the devotion of its ever-growing Coffin Crew.

Promoted by Live Nation, the A HEX ON THE NATION tour promises to bring that world to life night after night, with frontman Lee Jennings and the band delivering the high-energy performances, otherworldly spectacle, and undeniable connection with fans that have become their calling card. With a rapidly expanding audience and a growing presence on the global rock stage, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are making it clear that the next chapter is theirs to write.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Citi and artist presales that begin today. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday November 13, 10:00 AM local at livenation.com. 

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday November 10 at 12:00 PM ET until Thursday November 12 at 10:00 PM local through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.   

TOUR DATES: 
3/2 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel

3/4 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground

3/5 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage

3/6 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall

3/7 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza

3/9 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s

3/10 — Asbury Park, NJ — The Stone Pony

3/11 — Boston, MA — The Paradise Rock Club

3/12 — Portland, ME — Aura

3/14 — Montreal, QC — Théâtre Beanfield

3/15 — Toronto, ON — The Opera House

3/17 — McKees Rocks, PA — Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens

3/18 — Detroit, MI — Saint Andrew’s Hall

3/19 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s

3/21 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation

3/23 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues

3/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater

3/25 — Milwaukee, WI — Turner Hall Ballroom

3/27 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom

3/28 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

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Stray Kids Announce 2027 World Tour ‘RUN IT’ Across North America, Europe and the UK

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Global superstars Stray Kids today announced their highly anticipated 2027 World Tour ‘RUN IT,’ featuring stadium shows across North America, Europe and the UK next year. The tour kicks off Sunday, May 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle before continuing to Vancouver, Santa Clara, San Diego, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, East Rutherford, Paris, London, Munich, Barcelona and more, finally wrapping next summer at San Siro Stadium in Milan.

As previously announced, Lee Know will not participate in the North American and European legs of the tour as he will begin his mandatory military service ahead of those dates. While he fulfills his service, the remaining seven members will continue the tour, bringing the full-scale Stray Kids live experience to fans around the world.

The announcement follows Stray Kids’ recent series of special ‘STRAYCITY’ performances across Latin America this fall, which brought the group to Buenos Aires, Bogotá and Mexico City, with support from NEXZ, Bad Milk, Kei Linch, K4OS, Cocho, Andrés Obregón and RENEE, with lineups varying by city. The group also headlined Rock in Rio, making history as both the first K-pop act to headline the festival and the first K-pop act ever to perform at the event.

These milestones build on Stray Kids’ headline appearances at BST Hyde Park in London and Lollapalooza Chicago in 2024, and their record-breaking Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE> that ended in 2025. The tour spanned 56 shows across 35 regions and played iconic venues around the world, including sold out multi-night runs at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Citi Field in New York, Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, and Stade de France in Paris. 

Stray Kids World Tour ‘RUN IT’ supports the group’s latest release, THIS & THAT, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With this milestone, Stray Kids became the first act in history to debut their first nine charting albums at No. 1. This achievement further extended their record as the K-pop act with the most No. 1 albums in Billboard 200 history, as well as the group with the most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums of the 21st century. 

In 2026, Stray Kids also earned six new RIAA certifications across their catalog, including Platinum certification for “God’s Menu” and Gold certifications for KARMA, “LALALALA,” “Chk Chk Boom,” “S-Class” and “CASE 143,” further cementing their position as one of the leading forces in global music.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available through the STAY Membership Presale beginning Wednesday, November 18 at 11am local time. 

To participate in the Stray Kids Artist Presale on Wednesday, November 18 at 3pm local time, fans must sign up HERE by Sunday, November 15 at 12pm PT*.  Artist Presales for this tour are hosted by multiple ticketing sites but anyone who signs up can join the sale. For Artist Presales on Ticketmaster, no code is needed – access is tied to your account. Artist Presales hosted on other sites may require a code for access. Working in partnership with Ticketmaster, extra protections will be in place to help block bad actors from signing up for the Artist Presale. Some fans may be asked to complete a quick selfie check, or in rare cases, provide an ID via Persona to sign up. Find out more about security checks here.

*The Stray Kids Artist Presale applies to all dates except France and Italy, where fans can register for presale access through co:brand, HERE. 

The general onsale for all dates begins Thursday, November 19 at 3pm 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, access to the exclusive pre-show VIP soundcheck, a gift item, early entry, commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard, a pre-show tour merchandise shopping opportunity & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

STRAY KIDS WORLD TOUR ‘RUN IT’ 2027 DATES:

Sat, Jan 16 — Bangkok, TH — Impact Arena*
Sun, Jan 17 — Bangkok, TH — Impact Arena*

Sat, Mar 6 — Singapore, SG — Singapore Indoor Stadium*
Sun, Mar 7 — Singapore, SG — Singapore Indoor Stadium*

Sat, Apr 24 — Yokohama, JP — Nissan Stadium^
Sun, Apr 25 — Yokohama, JP — Nissan Stadium^

Tue, May 4 — Osaka, JP — Yanmar Stadium Nagai^
Wed, May 5 — Osaka, JP — Yanmar Stadium Nagai^

Sun, May 16 — Seattle, WA — Lumen Field

Wed, May 19 — Vancouver, BC — BC Place

Sat, May 22 — Santa Clara, CA — Levi’s Stadium

Tue, May 25 — San Diego, CA — PETCO Park

Sat, May 29 — Los Angeles, CA — SoFi Stadium

Thu, Jun 3 — Arlington, TX — AT&T Stadium

Sat, Jun 5 — Houston, TX — Reliant Stadium

Tue, Jun 8 — Atlanta, GA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Fri, Jun 11 — Miami, FL — Hard Rock Stadium

Mon, Jun 14 — Orlando, FL — Camping World Stadium

Fri, Jun 18 — Chicago, IL — Soldier Field

Tue, Jun 22 — Baltimore, MD — M&T Bank Stadium

Fri, Jun 25 — Toronto, ON — Rogers Stadium

Tue, Jun 29 — East Rutherford, NJ — MetLife Stadium

Fri, Jul 9 — Paris, FR — Plenitude Arena

Tue, Jul 13 — London, UK — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sat, Jul 17 — Munich, DE — Allianz Arena

Wed, Jul 21 — Vienna, AT — Ernst-Happel-Stadion

Sat, Jul 24 — Barcelona, ES — Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys 

Tue, Jul 27 — Arnhem, NL — GelreDome

Sat, Jul 31 — Milan, IT — San Siro Stadium

*Previously Announced Dates
^Non-Live Nation Date

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