Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds
A $4 million project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds includes a new concert stage and a makeover for Celebration Park.
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Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity
City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.
$10,000 tickets, bourbon deals: Colleges hunt revenue to pay athletes
Across the college sports ecosystem, universities are under pressure to find new ways to raise revenue, after a landmark federal settlement over student athletes’ name, image and likeness rights opened the door for them to be paid by schools.
Concertgoer’s lawsuit says deputy at Ruoff tased him while he suffered medical emergency
In his lawsuit, the concertgoer claims that the tasing at a Phish concert caused several injuries, including damage to his cochlear implant.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Ticketmaster controls 80% or more of major U.S. concert venues’ primary ticketing, according to the FTC.
IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss events on 2025-2026 A&E calendar
For this week’s episode of the IBJ Podcast, Editor Lesley Weidenbener talked with Dave about how he decides what makes the IBJ’s A&E Fall Preview guide list and which events he’s most excited about.
Q&A: Debra ‘Fergy’ Ferguson leads company that makes ads for major concert tours
Beyond radio commercials and ad-mats, TourDesign produces video content for online platforms and television plus lyric videos for record labels and even album covers, in the case of rock band Toto.
A&E Preview: 130+ must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season
IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist has chosen more than 130 must-see exhibits, concerts and events for the 2025-26 season.
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.
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.