Also this week: Liam Gallagher reflects on Oasis joining the Rock Hall of Fame, July Talk singers star in a rom-com and the National Music Centre turns 10.
Justin Bieber's record-setting set at Coachella on the weekend dominated the headlines and earned a truckload of kudos while reaffirming that the Biebs is back.
Elsewhere Katy Perry runs into legal trouble Down Under while she cavorts with a different Justin at Coachella, SOCAN reports record revenues and more music biz headlines of the week from Canada and beyond.
A staff report recommends charging $10 general admission for the FIFA Fan Festival to be held at Fort York and the Bentway during the World Cup. VIP tickets would go for between $100 and $300. – Ben Spur, Toronto Star
The award-winning producer and Canadian music icon are teaming up to celebrate music and sports. It’s the first taste of What If It All Goes Right?, a collaborative record featuringCharlotte Cardin, Alessia Cara, Loud Luxury, The Tragically Hip and more ahead of the World Cup coming to Canada in June. – Heather Tayor-Singh, Billboard Canada
During the pop star's Saturday night headlining set, he honoured his YouTube roots, ran through his biggest hits and celebrated his hard-earned journey to get here. – Lyndsey Havens, Billboard
The Calgary-based non-profit houses four of Canada’s national music halls of fame, and it will celebrate its milestone anniversary with new exhibits, programs and events. – Kerry Doole, Billboard Canada
The Juno-winning Toronto band built its sound on the contrast between Peter Dreimanis’ raspy growl and Leah Fay Goldstein’s sugar-soft delivery — a push-and-pull that keeps their live shows feeling unpredictable, even feral. So when the longtime partners in work and life decided to co-star in a romantic comedy, it was a surprise, but not a leap. – Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press
Every Tuesday at the Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar in Calgary, key members of the city’s folk music scene gather to talk business and scuttlebutt. Which new artists are exciting us? What do you know about Tanglefoot reuniting? Which folk club has already booked next year’s season? Have you heard the new Stephen Fearing record? – Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
The photographer and Hole bassist talks to us about sifting through old diary entries and photographs, the prospects of a Hole reunion and learning from Courtney Love’s words 20 years late. – Paste
Jethro’s + Stage closing is not just another downtown business shutting its doors. It is the latest reminder that Peterborough still loves live music, but has become a much harder town in which to actually make it happen. Jethro’s was opened in April 2022 by musician Kayla Howran and her family. – The Wire
26.2 is a record label – and proudly so. Not a distributor, not a joint venture, and not a services platform. Two weeks ago, the pair signed a strategic partnership deal with Sony Music in NYC, including investment and global distribution through the Sony system. – Music Business Worldwide
Less than two weeks after attacking Buckingham, Michelle Dick has been charged with seven criminal offenses, including felony assault and misdemeanor battery. –Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork
Offset, formerly of Migos, was shot outside the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Fl., last night. Police have arrested Lil Tjay in connection with the incident. – People
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. – AP
The rocker also responded to a fan reminding him that he'd previously rubbished the idea, writing that his "mummy" told him to "go to the awards and behave." Gil Kaufman, Billboard
