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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.
- 2Zane 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.
- 3Convention 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.