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The Weeknd Konser di JIS 26-27 September 2026The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, has announced that Jakarta will be a stop on the final leg of his After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour, with concerts scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, at the Jakarta International Stadium. This marks the artist's first solo concert in Indonesia, following his appearance at the Djakarta Warehouse Project X festival in 2018. The tour will also include dates in Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur.
Promotor Kode Keras Konser The Weeknd di IndonesiaPromoter TEM Presents has strongly hinted at The Weeknd's upcoming concert in Indonesia, sharing a video of the artist's iconic stage performance. This move, synchronized with Live Nation's posts across Asia, suggests the final leg of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour. While official details are pending, speculation is high, fueled by past hints and statements from Jakarta's Governor.- Morning Legal BriefsLive Nation and Ticketmaster have lost an antitrust case. Separately, two individuals were sentenced to 16 years in prison for operating North Korean laptop farms, and an anonymous group is linked to 86 million...
- Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopolyA federal jury has determined that Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, is a monopoly and has violated antitrust rules. The ruling's practical implications, including potential remedies like the sale of Ticketmaster and monetary damages, are still to be determined by the judge. The Department of Justice and state attorneys general had sued Live Nation on monopoly claims, with a separate case also being waged by the Federal Trade Commission.
Festival Musik London Dibatalkan Buntut Kontroversi Kanye WestThe Wireless music festival in London has been canceled this year due to its headliner, Kanye West, being banned from entering the UK. The ban stems from his history of antisemitic remarks, leading the Home Office to revoke his travel authorization. Organizers confirmed the cancellation and stated that refunds would be issued to ticket holders.
Acara Kanye West di London Ditinggal Sponsor Imbas Ucapan Anti-SemitSponsors Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their support from the Wireless Festival in London, where Kanye West was scheduled to perform. This decision is reportedly due to West's history of antisemitic remarks. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also expressed concern over West's booking, calling antisemitism "disgusting."- Live Nation settlement avoids breakup with TicketmasterLive Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice in its antitrust case, agreeing to pay $200 million to states and implement changes to its business practices, including creating a standalone ticketing system for third-party competitors. The company will also divest up to 13 amphitheaters and avoid retaliation against venues that choose other ticket sellers over Ticketmaster, thus avoiding a breakup with Ticketmaster.