Chreece performers strengthen bonds before annual hip-hop festival
The eighth edition of the Chreece hip-hop festival is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. to midnight Saturday at seven venues in Fountain Square.
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National Independent Venue Association to discuss concert policy in Indianapolis
The Live Policy Summit is scheduled Oct. 15-16, when music industry leaders will discuss topics such as event ticketing and sound ordinances.
Country singer Alex Williams mines the roots of metal anthems
The latest from Alex Williams is a covers album of 1980s hits popularized by Poison, Ratt, Motley Crue and other bands.
Music and comedy lineup unveiled for WNBA’s Fever Fest
Rapper-singer The Kid Laroi and sitcom star Cedric the Entertainer lead the lineup for the WNBA All-Star Weekend event, produced in conjunction with Hartbeat, a company founded by comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart.
Beatles tribute band, Christian contemporary artist join Indiana State Fair concert lineup
The Indiana State Fair added six shows to its Hoosier Lottery Free Stage lineup Wednesday, including a tribute to the Fab Four’s 1964 performance in Indianapolis.
Folk-rock band America, Max McNown added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup
Four new acts have been added to the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series for the 2025 Indiana State Fair.
Bill Murray, Babyface concerts planned for Indiana State Fair
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series includes performances by Three Dog Night and Melissa Etheridge as well as a Disney-themed dance party.
White River State Park to host ‘Fever Fest’ concert during WNBA All-Star Weekend
“Fever Fest” is planned as a three-hour afternoon event on July 19, leading up to that night’s WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Country singer Clayton Anderson says his Indianapolis bars will be lively
After living in Nashville, Tennessee, for more than a decade, Anderson said he’s seen “Music City” thrive because of popular bars in Nashville’s Lower Broadway entertainment district. Now he wants to try to do the same thing in Indianapolis.
As ‘junk fee’ rule kicks in, Ticketmaster begins displaying ticket prices more clearly
The rule requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other charges up front.
10 summer concert recommendations in Indiana if you’re willing to pay
Some of the summer’s biggest concerts are considered sold out, but there’s usually a way to secure a seat through the secondary ticket market—if a music fan is willing to pay.
Affordable shows have a place on summer concert calendar
Event organizers, with the support of funders, sponsors and other partners, are bringing prominent artists to Indiana this summer and placing minimal financial burden on attendees.
Squeeze vocalist Glenn Tilbrook seeks forward momentum
Tilbrook, the singer of Squeeze hits such as “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Hourglass,” “Pulling Mussels (From the Shell),” will bring a solo tour to the Tobias Theater at Newfields on April 4.
Country trio Midland to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the fourth consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the concert.
Canadian artist to bring electronic chamber music to Tube Factory venue
Mathieu David Gagnon looked to abstract painter Jean-Paul Riopelle as the inspiration for “8 Tableaux,” a 2024 album by his ensemble Flore Laurentienne. The Canadian group will perform next week at Tube Factory.
John Legend to perform at Fishers Event Center
Legend will perform the entirety of his 2004 album “Get Lifted,” which received eight Grammy nominations and three wins.
Parades, punk rock and a skate park intersect at Sequence event company
Bryan Apolskis has had one of the most unusual entertainment careers in the city. Apolskis serves as event director for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and he owns the only indoor skate park in Indianapolis.
Indy Pride unveils lineup for two-day music series at American Legion Mall
Indy Pride Inc. will present “Unwritten” singer Natasha Bedingfield as one of the headliners for its concert series.
Bret Michaels, All-American Rejects to share Carb Day concert bill
The Carb Day concert, traditionally headlined by rock acts, is one of three music events leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Ruoff Music Center discontinues season passes for lawn seating
Ending the “Lawnie Pass” promotion is one of several changes coming to the venue in its 2025 concert season.