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Roger Taylor Backs a Queen Tour Reboot: "Never Say Never"
Queen drummer Roger Taylor tells BBC Radio 2 he's open to touring again if Brian May is on board, as the band's last Asia dates remain a brief 2024 Japan run with Adam Lambert.
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New Zealand Music Industry Gathers at Neck of the Woods to Discuss Venue Operating Models
Auckland's independent venue Neck of the Woods hosted a hui last weekend bringing together New Zealand music industry figures to discuss how live venues are run, with music outlet Rosetta Stone covering the event.
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Nagoya's IG Arena Marks One Year, Vows to End the "Nagoya Skip"
Nagoya's IG Arena celebrates its first anniversary on July 13, 2026, with venue operators pledging to fight the "Nagoya Skip" — the industry habit of routing international tours through Tokyo and Osaka while bypassing Japan's third-largest metro area.
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UK Indie Promoter Heritage Live Cancels All Summer 2026 Shows, Eric Clapton and Lionel Richie Dates Affected
British independent promoter Heritage Live has scrapped its entire 2026 summer outdoor season across three English estates, citing weak ticket sales, the cost-of-living crisis, and pressure from multinational promoters — taking down Eric Clapton's only UK show along with dates by Lionel Richie, Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson.
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Taiwan Beats Heads to Vietnam in 2026: Industry Briefing Registration Closes July 23
Taiwan's Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development is organizing a music trade delegation to Ho Chi Minh City in October 2026, with an industry briefing in Taipei on July 24 and registration closing July 23.
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Atsuko Okatsuka Confirms Singapore Return, Promoter Calls It Her Biggest Show There Yet
Comedian and actress Atsuko Okatsuka is heading back to Singapore in a show co-promoted by Now/Live and Bohm, billed as her largest performance in the city yet. Presale opens July 15 for Now/Live newsletter subscribers, with general on-sale details still to come.
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Pixies Respond to Dave Grohl Calling 'Surfer Rosa' the 'Perfect Record' — and Name Their Own Favorite Foo Fighters Album
Backstage at Mad Cool 2026, Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago and drummer David Lovering agreed with Dave Grohl's praise for their 1988 album 'Surfer Rosa,' then named 'The Colour and the Shape' as their favorite Foo Fighters record.
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Sorry Youth Confirms "Noise Zone" Concert Is in the Works at Kaohsiung Music Center
Taiwanese band Sorry Youth has announced plans for a headline show called "Noise Zone" at Kaohsiung Music Center, with dates and ticketing details still to come.
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Tokyo Venue Tsukimi te Kimi Omou Announces Brand New Moon #3 for August 2026, Featuring Three Rising Acts
Tokyo live house Tsukimi te Kimi Omou's original showcase series returns August 20, 2026 with Ravans, Zumimi&Bowpi, and Secession (増殖) — three acts selected from open submissions. Tickets on sale now via LivePocket.
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