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Live Nation Canada Opens Rogers Stadium

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Today Live Nation Canada celebrated the opening of Rogers Stadium, a new seasonal outdoor concert venue. With a capacity of 50,000, Rogers Stadium is the GTA’s largest purpose-built music venue and will host artists and fans from around the world.

Built as a unique open-air experience with a focus on sustainability, this temporary facility is Canada’s newest landmark concert destination, reinforcing Toronto’s reputation as must-play market on the global music scene. Rogers Stadium is located at YZD (former Downsview Airport Lands) with easy access to 400-series highways and public transit. The venue will generate thousands of jobs, boost tourism, support local businesses and inject an estimated $80-$100 million into the local economy.

“We’ve made this investment to ensure that fans in Toronto don’t miss out on world-class artists. We are witnessing a historic surge in stadium-level acts touring right now and Rogers Stadium will ensure we not only meet the demand but elevate the experience for fans,” said Erik Hoffman, President of Music, Live Nation Canada. “We are excited to bring live music to a new area in Toronto and give concertgoers a premium stadium show experience, combined with the festival feeling we know our fans enjoy.”

As part of its commitment to creating a great fan experience ingrained in sustainability, Live Nation Canada is providing free rides home on the TTC and GO Transit after all 14 shows at Rogers Stadium this summer. Following shows, fans will be able to take the subway from Sheppard West, Downsview Park and Wilson Stations as well as the GO train from Downsview Park Station. Both the TTC and Metrolinx are also running additional service on show nights to help manage crowds in the area.

Rogers is bringing the latest 5G+ technology to Rogers Stadium. Through a $5.2 million investment, the company has installed a new in-building network system and antenna infrastructure that offers coverage equivalent to 14 downtown towers.

Additionally, Rogers is enhancing the experience on-site for fans and customers. Through Rogers Beyond the Seat, a national program that delivers premier sports and entertainment experiences, Rogers customers heading on-site can enter through the exclusive Rogers Beyond the Seat entrance. Rogers is also introducing a personalized video recap called Rogers Replay where fan-generated content is combined with professional footage to deliver a completely customized digital keepsake for concertgoers. This is a first-of-its-kind fan experience for concerts in Canada.

“As Canada’s leading communications and entertainment company, Rogers is committed to delivering the best experiences to Canadians,” said Tony Staffieri, CEO, Rogers. “At Rogers Stadium, we are ensuring concertgoers have seamless connectivity and can capture memorable moments to share with friends and family.”

Statements from Government Leaders and Transit Partners
“I want to congratulate Live Nation Canada on the opening of the new Rogers Stadium, and on their partnership with the TTC and Metrolinx to provide free transit for concertgoers throughout the summer,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This is a great initiative that will help concertgoers get around safely and conveniently, all while helping boost Ontario’s growing tourism sector.”

“As Toronto welcomes artists and fans from all around the world, Rogers Stadium will provide a great new venue for concerts and improve the music experience for Torontonians,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “We are especially excited to be partnering with Live Nation to offer free TTC rides home after concerts so people can get home safely and we reduce congestion at big events. I wish everyone a great concert experience this summer!”

“We are committed to ensuring a safe, seamless and enjoyable experience for all concertgoers at the new Rogers Stadium,” said Greg Percy, CEO of the TTC. “We’re pleased to deliver extra subway service, additional staff and clear wayfinding to ensure everyone has a reliable way to and from the shows.”

Rogers Stadium will host its first show on June 29, featuring South Korean pop band Stay Kids. For more information and future artist announcements, follow:
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Malcolm Todd Announces 2026 North American Tour

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Following the release of his new album Do That Again, out now via Columbia Records, Malcolm Todd announces his 2026 North American tour. The tour promoted by Live Nation, kicks off September 2nd in Irving, TX, and will bring Malcolm’s high-energy live show to his biggest venues to date across North America, including New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, The Anthem in Washington, DC, The Salt Shed in Chicago, MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, and more.

Do That Again is taking over streaming platforms, with all 13 tracks from the album hitting the U.S. Spotify Chart this week while the project rises to #5 on the Apple Music Top 200 Albums Chart alongside catalog standouts “Earrings” “Sweet Boy”, and “Roommates.” Malcolm now has 16 songs charting in the U.S., marking one of the biggest streaming moments of his career.

The album is also earning early critical praise, including a four-star review from Rolling Stone. Malcolm made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on the eve of the album’s arrival, performing “I Saw Your Face” live for the first time alongside his RIAA Platinum-certified single “Earrings.”

Across Do That Again, Malcolm steps into the promise of a fully formed pop star, threading classic pop songwriting through a modern R&B lens with humor, instinct, and meticulous detail holding it all together. Written in the blur after a breakthrough year on the road, the album captures Malcolm in motion: newly untethered, creatively locked in, and suddenly aware that the private moments he writes through are now being sung back by thousands of people.

That connection has already translated into real live demand. Three years ago, Malcolm had never played a show. Last year, he moved 100,000 tickets across three continents in a single touring cycle. Last week, he joined Don Toliver on stage at Madison Square Garden after his RIAA Platinum-certified “Chest Pain (I Love)” took on a second life through Don Toliver’s hit song “E85.”

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale (details below) on Tuesday, June 9 at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Thursday, June 11 at 10am local time at MalcolmTodd/Tour.

PRESALE: To participate in the Malcolm Todd artist presale on Tuesday, June 9 at 10 am local time you must sign up via seated HERE.

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 Malcolm Todd, access to the pre-show Q+A and acoustic performance, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!

8/1 – Montréal, QC @ Osheaga Music & Arts festival*
8/8 –  San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Music Festival*
9/2 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
9/3 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
9/5 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
9/9 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ War Memorial Auditorium
9/10 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando
9/12 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
9/15 – Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/16 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
9/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
9/20 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
9/22 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/26 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
9/28 – Toronto, ON @ History
10/1 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
10/3 – Nashville, TN @ The Truth
10/4 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Saint Louis Music Park
10/6 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
10/9 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
10/11 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom =
10/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
10/15 – Seattle, WA @ The Paramount Theatre
10/18 – Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
10/19 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10/21 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater =
10/24 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park
10/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
10/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
*Festival Appearance
= Non Live Nation Date

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Charli xcx Announces the ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’

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Charli xcx today announces the ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’, promoted by Live Nation.

Charli will headline arenas across North America through September & October, including two nights at both Brooklyn’s Barclay Center and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with special guest underscores joining on all dates. Full dates are listed below.

TICKETS: To participate in the Charli xcx Artist Presale on Friday, June 12 at 9am local time, you must sign up HERE by Wednesday, June 10 at 11pm ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Remaining tickets will be available via the general onsale starting Friday, June 12 at 1pm local time at charlixcx.com.

Charli’s new album ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ is released Friday 24th July and will include the tracks ‘SS26’ and ‘Rock Music. The artwork, shot by Aidan Zamiri, features John CaleMarc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese.

You can pre-order ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ HERE.

Charli is introducing ‘Angel Tickets’ on the ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’ – a limited number of $20 tickets, which will be made available in August.  Once the purchase window for these tickets opens in August, tickets must be purchased in pairs, with a maximum of two per order. Seats will be assigned together, with locations revealed on the day of show at venue box office pickup. Ticket locations may include limited view, lower and upper levels, as well as GA Floor. Taxes and fees will be on top of the $20 price and tickets are non-transferrable. More details to be announced.

A limited number of charity tickets will also be available in the first five rows of each venue, with 50% of the net proceeds from these tickets going to Transgender Law Center, to help with their mission of ensuring the right of all transgender people to make their own choices and live freely, safely and authentically.

Charli xcx is one of the defining artists of our time. Moving between the experimental and the mainstream, she has built a career characterised by reinvention, collaboration, and a singular approach to artistry that has influenced both the sound and visual language of contemporary culture. Her work has earned widespread critical acclaim including multiple BRIT and Grammy Awards, cementing her status as one of contemporary pop’s most influential creative voices.

Beyond music, Charli has become a defining presence in fashion and contemporary image-making and has expanded her creative practice into film, where she acts, writes, produces and scores projects with directors including Takashi Miike, Greg Araki and Cathy Yann.

You can find images HERE.

Charli xcx Live Dates 2026:

Fri 31 Jul 2026 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Fri 07 Aug 2026 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands
Fri 28 Aug 2026 – Reading, UK – Reading Festival
Sat 29 Aug 2026 – Leeds, UK – Leeds Festival
Fri 11 Sep 2026 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Mon 14 Sep 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Tue 15 Sep 2026 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Mon 21 Sep 2026 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Thu 24 Sep 2026 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Mon 28 Sep 2026 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri 02 Oct 2026 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival
Tue 06 Oct 2026 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Fri 09 Oct 2026 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Music Festival
Wed 14 Oct 2026 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
Sat 17 Oct 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Sun 18 Oct 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Wed 21 Oct 2026 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Fri 23 Oct 2026 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena

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