Major concert promoters Live Nation and AEG cancel tours due to COVID-19

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      Over the past week we've seen the cancellation of major music events from South by Southwest to Coachella to Pearl Jam's North American tour to Canada's Juno Awards ceremony.

      Now, as industry players react to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, major players Live Nation and AEG Concerts have decided to shut down all major tours until the virus is contained. 

      In a joint statement along with major talent agencies like Creative Artists Agency and William Morris Endeavor, AEG and Live Nation teamed up to announce the following:

      The world’s leading forces in live entertainment have come together to form a global task force to drive strategic support and unified direction ensuring precautionary efforts and ongoing protocol are in the best interest of artists, fans, staff, and the global community.

      The task force includes Michael Rapino (CEO and President, Live Nation Entertainment), Dan Beckerman (President and CEO, AEG & Board Member, ASM Global), Jay Marciano (Chairman and CEO, AEG Presents), Rob Light (Managing Partner and Head of the Music Division, CAA), Marc Geiger (Partner and Head of Music, WME), Sam Gores (Chairman, Paradigm), Marty Diamond (Head of Global Music, Paradigm), and David Zedeck (Global Head Of Music, UTA).

      At this time, we collectively recommend large scale events through the end of March be postponed. We continue to support that small scale events follow guidance set by their local government officials. We feel fortunate to have the flexibility to reschedule concerts, festivals, and live events as needed, and look forward to connecting fans with all their favorite artists and live entertainment soon.

      The arena tours stoppage will start this weekend and continue through March, with the situation to be reevaluated in April. 

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