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20-05-2025
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AEG Presents' Global Partnerships Promotes Joe Jaeger to Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Strategy
Longtime Marketing Executive to Help Drive Strategic Brand Strategy Across AEG Presents' Music Portfolio Hi-res photo available for download HERE LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced the promotion of Joe Jaeger to Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Strategy within its Global Partnerships division. In this new role, Jaeger will continue to lead the marketing team while expanding his responsibilities to include strategic development across AEG's extensive portfolio of live music properties. As in his previous role, Jaeger will report to Alexandra McArthur, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, AEG Presents and will remain based in Los Angeles. Now in his seventh year with AEG Presents, Jaeger has played a key role in shaping brand partnerships and marketing efforts for some of the most recognized festivals in the country, including Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival, Portola, as well as for AEG Presents venues nationwide. "Joe has consistently brought strategic thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of how to connect brands with live music fans," said McArthur. "He's been instrumental in driving growth across our platforms, and I'm excited to see him step into this expanded leadership role." Prior to joining AEG Presents, Jaeger spent nearly four years with iHeartMedia in New York City, where he worked in the marketing solutions division focused on national live events. He launched his career in the entertainment industry at Fiur Productions in New York City, later joining the Integrated Marketing division at MTV, where he played a key role in developing branded content and sponsorship activations for music-driven programming. "I'm honored to take on this new role," said Jaeger. "AEG Presents has built an incredible ecosystem of festivals and venues, and I'm excited to continue developing meaningful, forward-thinking partnerships that elevate both the fan experience and our brand relationships." ABOUT AEG PRESENTS Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Buckeye Country Superfest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTS: AEG PresentsDennis Dennehyddennehy@ AEG Global PartnershipsShannon Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AEG Presents' Global Partnerships Promotes Joe Jaeger to Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Strategy
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced the promotion of Joe Jaeger to Vice President, Integrated Marketing and Strategy within its Global Partnerships division. In this new role, Jaeger will continue to lead the marketing team while expanding his responsibilities to include strategic development across AEG's extensive portfolio of live music properties. As in his previous role, Jaeger will report to Alexandra McArthur, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, AEG Presents and will remain based in Los Angeles. Now in his seventh year with AEG Presents, Jaeger has played a key role in shaping brand partnerships and marketing efforts for some of the most recognized festivals in the country, including Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival, Portola, as well as for AEG Presents venues nationwide. 'Joe has consistently brought strategic thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of how to connect brands with live music fans,' said McArthur. 'He's been instrumental in driving growth across our platforms, and I'm excited to see him step into this expanded leadership role.' Prior to joining AEG Presents, Jaeger spent nearly four years with iHeartMedia in New York City, where he worked in the marketing solutions division focused on national live events. He launched his career in the entertainment industry at Fiur Productions in New York City, later joining the Integrated Marketing division at MTV, where he played a key role in developing branded content and sponsorship activations for music-driven programming. 'I'm honored to take on this new role,' said Jaeger. 'AEG Presents has built an incredible ecosystem of festivals and venues, and I'm excited to continue developing meaningful, forward-thinking partnerships that elevate both the fan experience and our brand relationships.' ABOUT AEG PRESENTS Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Buckeye Country Superfest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at
Scoop
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Country Music Festival Kicks Off This Weekend In Gore
Gore is tuning up for a high-energy, star-studded celebration as Bayleys Tussock Country – New Zealand's Country Music Festival opens for the fourth year this weekend. With a packed programme of 72 events over 10 days, near sold-out shows, and visitors arriving in droves, the Southland town is primed to host one of the nation's most exciting emerging events. The festival launches with the Country Music Honours, a glittering opening night showcasing national songwriters and headliners Tami Neilson, Mel Parsons, and Barry Saunders. The evening will also welcome key representatives from across the New Zealand music industry, including NZ On Air, Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS, and the New Zealand Music Commission — making it one of the most significant nights on the kiwi country music calendar. The event is all but sold out, with just a handful of tickets remaining. By Saturday, the town will be alive with music, workshops and community activity. The daytime schedule offers a range of health, songwriting and industry information workshops tailored for musicians looking to grow their craft and careers, alongside line dancing and the community welcoming event Saturday Saloon Social. And when the sun goes down, Gore will light up with a triple-header Saturday night that showcases the festival's diversity and depth. MITCHELL at the St James Theatre is a one-time, full band concert featuring a Gore musical family, the Mitchells. Led by Ron Mitchell—a farmer, Tui nominee and three-time MLT NZ Songwriting Award finalist—joined by daughters Jenny, Maegan and Nicola Mitchell. Jenny, who first caught national attention at age 14 on NZ's Got Talent, has gone on to win an Aotearoa Music Award for Best Country Artist and earn two Australian Golden Guitar nominations. She returns home from a 30-date tour with Australian country music icon Kasey Chambers to perform in this heartfelt family show. The Mitchell Twins, an award-winning duo known for their tight harmonies and connection to te ao Māori, round out the lineup. This multi-generational showcase of story and song promises to be one of the standout events of the 2025 festival. Hailing from the foothills of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Sassafras is bringing their infectious blend of traditional bluegrass and progressive Newgrass to Gore's Little Theatre. With deep roots in the Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs tradition and a love for pushing boundaries, Sassafras infuses their set with country, folk, western swing, and fresh originals. Their soulful musicianship and Southern charm make them a must-see act for bluegrass lovers and curious newcomers alike. Rounding out the night's entertainment, Tussock Country Late Night at the Croydon Lodge is the party event of the weekend, serving up a powerhouse lineup of southern talent with Brad Staley, Jaydin Shingleton, and The Dollys. Patrons can expect a rollicking night of foot-stomping originals and all the classic and chart-topping covers they know and love. With the amps turned up and the energy sky-high, this is the ultimate chance to dance, sing, and celebrate everything that makes Tussock Country unforgettable. Seated and early bird tickets have sold out, but general admission passes are still available online. With no vacancy signs up across the region, selected local cafés and eateries extending their hours, and Gore's streets humming with anticipation, the town is ready to welcome thousands of visitors from around the country – culminating in the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards 50th anniversary celebrations, set to round out the festival over Kings Birthday Weekend. 'We're witnessing this festival evolve from a local celebration to a national destination,' said Jeff Rea, Chairperson of Bayleys Tussock Country. 'This first weekend really captures what the festival is about—extraordinary talent, grassroots pride, and a whole lot of fun. Gore is ready to shine.' Bayleys Tussock Country runs from 23 May to 1 June 2025. For full programme details and ticket info, visit
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Need a New Wedding Suit? Here Are 6 Sharp Options
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Finding the right suit for a wedding is harder than it sounds. You probably don't want to use the same suit you wear to the office (it's a special day for everyone), but it shouldn't be too casual or loud either. Plus, with many weddings in warm weather or far-away places, you might have to consider temperature and travel capabilities too. More from Rolling Stone All the Small Things: The Best blink-182 Merch to Shop Online, From Tees to Vinyl The Best Deals From Amazon's Book Sale, From the New Emily Henry Book to the Latest Kindle Stagecoach Livestream 2025: How to Watch the Country Music Festival From Home Best Overall: Navy Fit Solid Suit Budget Pick: Tailored Fit Solid Suit Warm Weather Pick: Slim Fit Linen Blend Suit Destination Wedding Pick: Traveler Performance Collection Wool Blend Suit Casual Pick: Reserve Collection Tailored Fit Solid Suit Black Tie Pick: Slim Fit Black Palm Tuxedo If you're in need of a new wedding suit, we recommend checking out Jos. A. Bank. The menswear retailer has one of the best selections of wedding suits, whether you're shopping as a guest or the groom. Best of all, most of Jos. A. Bank's wedding suits are very affordable, which is a nice plus when every other aspect of a wedding is expensive. Below, we've rounded up some of the best wedding suits at Jos. A. Bank, including picks for destination nuptials, more casual weddings, and formal affairs. BEST OVERALL $350 Buy Now You can go wrong with a classic navy suit. This best-selling example from Jos. A. Bank features the brand's 'tailored' fit, which is between slim and traditional — just right for the current suiting landscape (and most body types). You can also get a matching vest with this one, which we love for the groom or his groomsmen. BUDGET PICK Weddings are expensive, whether you're the guest or the couple-to-be. Luckily, you can save a bit on your outfit with this budget-friendly suit at Jos. A. Bank. It's currently discounted to just $200, down from $449. It comes in three classic colors (navy, dark gray, and black) and also comes in big and tall sizes. WARM WEATHER PICK $350 Buy Now If you're heading to a wedding somewhere toasty, check out this linen blend suit. Besides being more breathable than a typical wool suit, this linen number also looks more summery and special for your loved one's (or your) big day. DESTINATION WEDDING PICK $475 Buy Now This Traveler Performance suit is designed to be worn comfortably for hours on end (say, on the plane) thanks to a stretchy fabric and anti-odor properties. Plus, the suit is wrinkle-resistant, which comes in handy if you're putting it on right out of the suitcase. Despite all these performance features, it still looks sharp, making it a great choice for destination weddings. CASUAL PICK $649 Buy Now Plenty of weddings are more casual these days. If you're heading to one, this light gray suit is a good option. The light color is more playful than the dark ones, but it's still easy to pair with just about any shirt and shoes combo. This one is also made in the USA using high-quality pure wool fibers. BLACK TIE PICK $349 Buy Now On the flip side, some nuptials are still formal affairs. If you're in need of a tuxedo, check out this one from Jos. A. Bank. It's slim fit for a sharp silhouette, and the details are all subtle and classy. Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Lana Del Rey Transforms Stagecoach Into a Romantic, Bayou Fairytale
When you're Lana Del Rey, you can do whatever the fuck you want. You can postpone your country album, rename it, and then admit it's not really a country album. You can play a main stage-worthy performance at Stagecoach, bring out little-known country singers for duets of their songs and your own, and you can reveal mid-performance that you kissed the most famous, uber-controversial country artist of the time. At Stagecoach Friday night, the ethereal vocalist didn't just play a 'special' country music set, as Stagecoach advertised. Instead, she played a quintessential Lana Del Rey set with gorgeous new songs, bold confessions, a few country classics, and a hologram. Because she can. More from Rolling Stone See Lana Del Rey Join Jelly Roll at Stagecoach to Perform 'Save Me' Lana Del Rey Confesses at Stagecoach: 'I Kissed Morgan Wallen' Stagecoach Livestream 2025: How to Watch the Country Music Festival From Home Amid chants of 'We want Lana,' Del Rey emerged out of a small, bluish cottage (reminiscent of Miss Honey's abode in Matilda) and transformed the desert stage into a fairytale bayou. Dressed in a Sixties milkmaid dress, the singer sent the crowd into a roar as she opened her performance with a touching song, 'Husband of Mine,' dedicated to Jeremy Dufrene, whom she married last year. The song is a gorgeous love ballad praying that the world 'give grace' to their unconventional love story. 'I apologize in advance for what they'll say about the lines on your face/They're a road map of your lovely life,' she sang, later adding in the chorus: 'What's yours is mine/What's mine is between you, me, and Jesus.' Onstage, she looked like a Disney princess proclaiming her romance for her airboat captain lover. Del Rey continued with 'Henry, Come On,' the 'come on and giddy up' single she dropped earlier this month to lead The Right Person Will Stay, her forthcoming tenth album. The stans in the crowd sang along as Del Rey took a seat in the middle of the stage to play the track with touches of country music. 'Oh my goodness,' said Del Rey onstage. 'It never ceases to surprise me the volume in the crowd. I swear to god. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being with us.' Del Rey continued with her now-iconic cover of 'Stand By Your Man,' which she played on several stops of her last tour, as her onstage background dancers waltzed to the Tammy Wynette classic. Things got real country as Del Rey welcomed George Birge to perform his country chart-topping track 'Cowboy Songs' with her. After playing the classic country song backed by her band, Del Rey asked Birge to have the two of them play the song's chorus acoustically to highlight their voices. 'Yo, my heart is beating out of my chest,' Birge told the crowd before the pair sang along one more time. 'I'm just torturing people up here!' Del Rey joked. (Throughout the set, she asked the crowd if it could hear her since she seemed to have issues hearing her own voice in her in-ears. You could blame the roaring crowd for that!) Del Rey then took fans on a journey through her classic discography, sitting on her signature swing to perform shortened versions of some of her biggest hits, like 'Ride' and 'Video Games.' She then transitioned into 'Norman Fucking Rockwell,' blending verses together and skipping the line, 'He fucked me so good that I almost said 'I love you,'' which the crowd sang in her place. It may have been a subtle signal that she's moved on to something deeper and more fulfilling in love. Del Rey then welcomed Alabama-born duo the Secret Sisters to provide country twangy backing vocals for 'Let the Light In,' a track from Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd that she'd never played live before. It felt like fairytale storytelling from Del Rey. Del Rey next debuted a fiery, Americana-leaning track titled 'Quiet in the South,' singing from a dining table inside a cottage set, directing her words to a love who failed to treat her right. 'Are you coming home tonight?' she asks. 'Should I turn off the light or burn down your house?' Her dancer embodied the lyrics, pouring gas cans around the bayou cottage and setting it ablaze, courtesy of a projector's haunting glow on the stage. After the house 'burned down,' a holographic Del Rey appeared onstage in a stunning red dress, gently playing with a blue bird during an interlude for 'Bluebird.' The hologram served as a seamless segue into 'Summertime Sadness,' which begins with the lyric, 'I've got my red dress on tonight.' As the real Del Rey stepped out in a crimson gown with her hair in perfect curls, phones shot into the air for the performance's climax. It was a powerful reminder to the cowboy hat–clad crowd of the star power and presence of the chanteuse before them. And why not end the show with a bit of drama? While debuting '57.5,' written about her monthly listeners on Spotify (it's gone up since she wrote the song it seems… also what a campy topic to sing about!), where she sneaked in a mention of a rendezvous experience with country music's hero-villain. 'I kissed Morgan Wallen/I guess kissing me kind of went to his head,' Del Rey sang after sharing it would be the 'last time' she says that lyric out loud. 'If you want my secret to success/I suggest don't go ATVing with him when you're out west.' For her big finale, Del Rey welcomed her guests onstage for a sing-along rendition of John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' accompanied by a pedal steel and her full band. Even Zach Bryan, who headlined Stagecoach Friday, knew that Del Rey's set was magical. 'Never in my life did I think I'd be on stage at the same time as Lana Del Rey,' he said as fans piled into the T-Mobile Mane Stage area to see him after Del Rey. 'She's the absolute best.' Friday's performance was Del Rey at her finest, delivering everything fans could hope for from the cult-favorite queen: new songs, beloved classics, romance, and just the right touch of drama. It's clear she's in the best moment of her life—and her career—and things are only getting better from here. Friday's performance precedes the release of her 10th studio album, The Right Person Will Stay, which is expected later this year. The singer had originally announced an album named Lasso last year but ended up scrapping the LP. Last summer, she teamed up with Quavo for country-rap 'Tough.' (She skipped the song on Friday.) Just weeks before her Stagecoach set, the singer released a pair of singles 'Henry, Come On,' and 'Bluebird,' which she said was inspired by a real-life experience. The songs stuck to Del Rey's airy sound, but with slight country influences. 'All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana… so I don't think it will be a heavy departure,' she told Vogue last year. 'If anything, it will just be a little lighter lyrically, and more pointed in a classic country, American, or Southern Gothic production — which again, so many of my songs already are.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
