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David Guetta has been added to The O2 in London's summer concert lineup marking the venue's 20th anniversary. Singer Maisie Peters was also announced for the birthday programme, joining an expanding roster of acts booked for the celebration. Outlets including Pollstar reported the news, and music fans in the UK have been discussing the announcements as the anniversary season approaches.
- 2Oak View Group Names Cisco Official Technology Partner▼Oak View Group Announces Cisco As An Official Technology Partner Across Venue Network
Live-events company Oak View Group has announced Cisco as an official technology partner across its venue network. The partnership will bring Cisco's networking technology to Oak View Group's portfolio of arenas and entertainment venues worldwide. The news was reported by Pollstar, the concert industry trade publication, and is being watched by those following venue operations and live entertainment technology.
- 3Zane Collings Named Jacksonville Jaguars SVP of Live Entertainment▼Zane Collings Joins Jacksonville Jaguars As SVP, Live Entertainment
The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Zane Collings as Senior Vice President of Live Entertainment, according to industry outlet Pollstar. The appointment signals the NFL franchise's continued push to grow its live event and entertainment offerings beyond game days at TIAA Bank Field. Details on Collings' background and start date have not yet been made public.
- 4Convention Centers Grow From Big Boxes Into Big Business▼Convention Centers: Big Box To Big Business
Convention centers are increasingly being treated as major economic engines rather than simple exhibition halls, according to trade coverage in Pollstar. The industry discussion centers on how these venues have evolved into profit drivers that anchor tourism, concerts and large-scale events for host cities. The reporting frames the shift as venues moving from utilitarian 'big box' facilities to strategically managed businesses with significant revenue potential.
- 5Judge's Ticketmaster BOTS Act Ruling Draws Music Industry Attention●The Biz: What Judge's Ticketmaster-BOTS Act Ruling Could Mean; Latest On AI Fair Use; LN's Top Lawyer Steps Back
Pollstar reports on a judge's ruling concerning Ticketmaster and the BOTS Act, analyzing its potential implications for the ticketing industry. The same roundup covers the latest developments in AI fair use debates and news that Live Nation's top lawyer is stepping back from the role. The items together signal ongoing legal turbulence around live entertainment and technology.
- 6Steve Oberman Joins SoundCheck Capital As SVP●Steve Oberman Joins SoundCheck Capital As SVP, Business Development
Steve Oberman has joined SoundCheck Capital as senior vice president of business development. The appointment was announced by the music industry outlet Pollstar. Oberman's specific responsibilities and prior roles were not detailed in the announcement. The move signals SoundCheck Capital's continued build-out of its leadership team as it expands its business development efforts in the live entertainment and music investment space.