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Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ticket alert: Shania Twain adds second concert at Hard Rock Live
Citing strong ticket demand, resurgent country-pop star Shania Twain has added a second concert at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Aug. 2. Tickets start at $96+ and will be available at 10 a.m. Thursday via a venue presale on the Hard Rock Live Facebook page and other social media. The general on-sale will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Tickets for Twain's original Hard Rock Live performance on Aug. 1 are available at Prices start at $116+. Thirty years after her breakout album, 'The Woman in Me,' created the template for Taylor Swift and a generation of pop-leaning country acts, the Canadian-born singer and style icon continues a remarkable renaissance that has included three Las Vegas residencies and a Netflix documentary. In South Florida, she was most recently seen in an enthusiastically received turn as the Saturday-night headliner at Tortuga Music Festival's 10th anniversary in Fort Lauderdale in 2023, an army of young festivalgoers singing along to 'That Don't Impress Me Much,' 'You're Still the One,' 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' and 'Any Man of Mine.' That year, Twain released her most recent studio album, 'Queen of Me,' a modern amalgam of country and shiny pop pulsations that divided critics. The supporting tour was an undeniable hit, ranking No. 4 among the highest-grossing country tours of 2023, cracking the Top 25 among all concert tours. For the latest on Twain and the tour, visit Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@ Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and X @BenCrandell.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tortuga Music Festival kicks off in Fort Lauderdale
The sun is hot, the beats are loud and Fort Lauderdale Beach is once again pulsing with the energy of the annual Tortuga Music Festival , a three-day event that brings up to 100,000 music lovers to the sand and surf for one of the city's biggest weekends of the year. From music stars to concertgoers, Day One kicked off to a booming start and for some, getting there was half the fun. For Jena, Kathy and Leta, Tortuga isn't just a music festival, it's tradition. The three friends are back for their annual girls' weekend, minus husbands, responsibilities, or the stress of parking. "We get to not act our age, not hang out with our husbands and husbands aren't allowed to call or talk to us for a few days," laughed Leta Gardella. They skip the pricey parking and traffic jams by arriving in style on a private boat. "It's her private boat," Jena said. "She takes care of us," added Kathy. "We've got this down to a science," Leta said. "This isn't our first rodeo. I hire a captain to drive my boat." Patty and her wife Lois, visiting from Lady Lake, won their Tortuga tickets through a radio contest, but it was their travel plan that made them winners in more ways than one. "We Ubered; we didn't park," Patty said. "We played it smart. We got a cottage up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and we called an Uber," Lois added. "It cost us 20 bucks to get down here." With limited parking and steep rates, organizers are urging festivalgoers to consider ride-sharing, water taxis, or other creative ways to get to the beach. Just across the street, Marina Village is benefiting from the Tortuga rush, welcoming those who want the music without the chaos. "We're getting a lot of people who just want to enjoy the vibe but not be in the environment of a big festival," said manager Sam Escobar. With its first Tortuga weekend in business, the spot is expecting to ride the wave of the weekend. "Tortuga's huge. It's a big draw of the year," Escobar said. "We're going to be the official after-party spot, so it's going to be a big boom for us." Friday's headliners include Jelly Roll and Ludacris. Saturday will feature Keith Urban and Shaboozey, and Sunday closes out with country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney. The party's just getting started and for thousands soaking up the sunshine and sounds, Tortuga is more than a festival. It's a Florida experience.
CBS News
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tortuga Music Festival organizers make final security and safety preparations ahead of event
On Fort Lauderdale Beach, final preparations are underway ahead of this weekend's Tortuga Music Festival, where tens of thousands of people will pack the sand to check out some of the biggest names in music. They're getting the stages ready for some star power, rolling and finishing the last-minute details. At the same time, vendors are getting prepared with food options. Festival organizers are expecting some 100,000 people over the next three days. "We're starting to prep our chicken, peppers, onions, lettuce — just getting ready for tomorrow," said Cameron Wright. With large crowds expected, police are concerned about pickpockets. "Keep your phone and valuables secured in your front pockets," said Sgt. Patrick O'Brien of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. "Zip bags are carried in the front of your body, like a cross-body bag. Leave any expensive jewelry at home." Tortuga organizers said aside from police, there will be hundreds of security personnel and a special number to call if something seems off. "We have a 'see something, say something' number we have posted on all the screens [and] it's available on our app," said festival founder Chris Stacey. "If they see anything that's out of place, let us know and we'll take care of it." Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue is reminding people that heat, sun and alcohol can sneak up on you. "We always recommend sunscreen, hats, and definitely light-weight clothing," said Battalion Chief Kimberly Wells. "Don't let the breeze fool you into the amount of heat you're taking in throughout the day." There will also be shade zones, misting stations and free water to those with a reusable bottle.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sunbelt Rentals Powers Sustainability at Tortuga Music Festival with Expanded Onsite Innovations
FORT MILL, S.C., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunbelt Rentals, a global leader in the equipment rental industry, is doubling down on its support of sustainable solutions for live events. At this year's Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival, taking place in Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 4-6, 2025, Sunbelt Rentals will deliver its most robust onsite presence yet—providing clean, energy-efficient battery power and serving as the title sponsor of Rock the Ocean's Conservation Village Powered by Sunbelt. "Our business model inherently supports the sharing economy, providing our customers access to lower-emitting equipment and innovative solutions that help them achieve their sustainability goals," said Karen Beadle, SVP of Sustainability at Sunbelt Rentals. "We are proud to work with Tortuga Music Festival and support their mission of ocean conservation and demonstrate how rental instead of ownership can be a force for positive environmental change." Expanding the Impact Onsite This year, Sunbelt Rentals is bringing a comprehensive suite of low-emission equipment to Tortuga, designed to minimize environmental impact while powering a premium fan experience. These include: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to reduce diesel generator usage Solar-powered light towers with zero emissions Amber lighting filters to protect from disorienting sea turtle hatchlings Ground protection mats to preserve sand and nesting areas Fans Can Join the Movement Festivalgoers can engage directly at Rock the Ocean's Conservation Village Powered by Sunbelt, where interactive exhibits highlight marine conservation efforts and everyday ways fans can protect ocean ecosystems. Throughout the event, Sunbelt Rentals will display messaging highlighting the festival's dedication to environmental stewardship—reinforcing a message that resonates with fans: 70% say they're more likely to support brands that align with their sustainability values1. A Shared Commitment to Conservation Set against Fort Lauderdale's iconic beaches, Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival is rooted in ocean conservation and environmental awareness. In 2024 alone, the festival eliminated more than 170,000 single-use plastic cups and over 126,000 plastic bottles, reducing waste by over 80%. With support from partners like Sunbelt Rentals, the festival continues to scale its environmental missions while educating and inspiring fans. "Sunbelt has become the perfect partner to power what we're building at Rock The Ocean's Conservation Village," said Chris Stacey, Founder of Rock the Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. "They share our passion for protecting the planet, and their sustainable approach to events makes them a natural fit." To learn more about Sunbelt Rentals and its commitment to providing innovative solutions that support sustainability goals, visit our website here. For more information about Rock The Ocean, please visit 1Live Nation Global Study 2023 About Sunbelt Rentals We MAKE IT HAPPEN! With a passionate team of 20,000 rental experts, a growing network of over 1,300 locations and an extensive equipment fleet that exceeds $14 billion, Sunbelt Rentals helps professionals and do-it-yourselfers get things done. With a highly diversified offering of equipment, solutions, and services available, we assist customers throughout North America extend their capabilities, complete projects on time and handle times of crisis. No matter if you are in commercial, industrial, residential, or municipal industries, we are constantly advancing the idea of what an equipment company can do for its customers. Visit to find out what we can do for you. About Live Nation EntertainmentLive Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to Tortuga: Updates on tickets, transportation and set times for your favorite country stars
The boots-in-the-sand hoedown known as the Tortuga Music Festival is on its way back to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, the annual pilgrimage of country-music fans taking place April 4-6. The 2025 edition will feature two headliners at the height of their popularity in Luke Combs and Jelly Roll, along with crowd-pleasing heartthrob Keith Urban, who has not played the beach since 2018. In addition to the headliners, Tortuga 2025 is particularly strong in No. 2 and No. 3 seeds, to borrow some buzzy March Madness lingo. They include Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis, Cody Jinks, Marcus King and up-and-comer Wyatt Flores. Other performers to look forward to include Shaboozey (nominated for five Grammy Awards at ceremonies in February), pop-rock crooner Gavin DeGraw, Ludacris, The Original Wailers, rapper Yelawolf and Ezra Ray Hart, a collaboration featuring Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Emerson Hart of Tonic. Also worth seeking out is a set by Delray Beach indie rockers Artikal Sound System on Friday at 3:35 p.m. The band, led by spirited vocalist Logan Rex, in February released a shimmering new album, 'Are You Smiling Yet?' Since its revelatory debut in 2013 with headliners Kenny Chesney and Eric Church, Tortuga has been one of South Florida's great success stories, revealing the region as a country-music hotbed and showing what is possible for large gatherings of music fans. During its first dozen years, Tortuga has been a model of efficient execution, moving 25,000 fans on and off the beach each day, with few law-enforcement issues reported. It has been named Festival of the Year by the Academy of Country Music three times, in 2016, 2019 and 2023. Things To Do | Dierks Bentley coming to South Florida: Here's when tickets go on sale Things To Do | Sting coming to Hard Rock Live: Here's how to get tickets Things To Do | Billy Joel concert at Hard Rock Live postponed due to medical procedure This year's festival has again made single-day tickets available, especially helpful to locals who lack the time or the cash to spend on a three-day pass. On the down side, the price for a single-day ticket is $199, an increase of 33% from the $149 charged in 2024. The price for single-day VIP tickets is $799, up 2.5% over the $779 charged last year. Proceeds go to a good, locally relevant cause: Tortuga Music Festival was founded by nonprofit Rock the Ocean — created by part-time Fort Lauderdale resident Chris Stacey, a diver, ocean-environment advocate and music industry veteran — as the first large-scale music festival focused on ocean conservation. You'll find the Conservation Village is a centerpiece of the festival site and home to dozens of organizations that work on sustainability for the ocean and species that live in it. The festival has raised nearly $5 million for these initiatives. For more information, visit Here is a look ahead to what you'll find at Tortuga Music Festival 2025, the best way to get there, set times for your favorite acts and more. For more information, visit Tortuga Music Festival takes place Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6, at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., north of the B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale Beach. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. each day. The main entrance is on the north side of the festival site, with the box office and will-call booth nearby, on the sand behind the Sunset Stage. The VIP box office is in the lobby of the B Ocean Resort, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd., on the south end of the site. There will be VIP entrances on the north and south ends. Acts will perform on three stages: The Main Stage on the south end of the site, Sunset Stage on the north end, and the tented Next from Nashville Stage in the middle. Friday, April 4: Denitia (1:05 p.m.), Angie K (1:45 p.m.), Jenna LaMaster (1:50 p.m.), John Morgan (2:20 p.m.), Jade Eagleson (2:40 p.m.), Gavin DeGraw (2:50 p.m.), Bayker Blankenship (3:35 p.m.), Artikal Sound System (3:35 p.m.), Gary Allan (4:10 p.m.), Charlie Worsham (4:35 p.m.), Marcus King (5 p.m.), Parker McCollum (6 p.m.), Ludacris (7 p.m.), Jelly Roll (8:25 p.m.) Saturday, April 5: Karley Scott Collins (1:05 p.m.), Ashland Craft (1:25 p.m.), Meghan Patrick (1:45 p.m.), Avery Anna (1:50 p.m.), Lily Rose (2:20 p.m.), Mae Estes (2:40 p.m.), Wheeland Brothers (2:50 p.m.), Bryce Leatherwood (3:35 p.m.), The Original Wailers (3:35 p.m.), Wyatt Flores (4:10 p.m.), Abby Anderson (4:35 p.m.), Ezra Ray Hart (5 p.m.), Jordan Davis (6 p.m.), Shaboozey (7 p.m.), Keith Urban (8:25 p.m.) Sunday, April 6: Thomas Edwards (1:05 p.m.), Caylee Hammack (1:45 p.m.), Noah Hicks (1:50 p.m.), Restless Road (2:20 p.m.), Lanie Gardner (2:40 p.m.), Rodney Atkins (2:50 p.m.), Kashus Culpepper (3:35 p.m.), Bumpin Uglies (3:35 p.m.), Corey Kent (4:10 p.m.), Lauren Watkins (4:35 p.m.), Yelawolf (5 p.m.), Cody Jinks (6 p.m.), Megan Moroney (7 p.m.), Luke Combs (8:25 p.m.) Tortuga Music Festival tickets are on sale at Reminder: You can exit and re-enter the festival once per day. One-day passes: Single-day, general-admission tickets cost $199; single-day VIP passes cost $799. Three-day passes: Three-day GA passes cost $355. The new three-day GA+ pass (including access to a dedicated lounge area with air-conditioned restrooms and a full-service bar) is $560+. Three-day VIP passes are $1,599, and Super VIP is $2,474 (there's a wait list). Parking: With no dedicated festival parking, using a ride-share service or the Water Taxi shuttle is encouraged. For information, visit Water Taxi: During Tortuga, Water Taxi service will offer pickups every 20 to 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily from three departure points with nearby parking garages. Stop 1 — Riverside Hotel and Stranahan House: 335 SE Sixth Ave. Stop 4 — Hilton Marina and Convention Center, 1881 SE 17th St. Stop 8 — GALLERYone hotel, 2670 E. Sunrise Blvd., next to The Galleria mall (where parking is free) Three-day Water Taxi passes cost $75; single-day passes cost $35. Passes must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit Brightline: The high-speed rail line offers service to Fort Lauderdale from five departure points: Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. Groups of three or more get a 25% discount. For schedules and ticket information, visit Bags will be searched on entry so, for the sanity of everyone behind you, know the rules: Only clear-plastic reusable bags no larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches will be permitted (no plastic shopping/grocery bags). Smaller clutch purses and fanny packs measuring 6-by-9 inches or smaller do not have to be clear. CamelBak-style hydration packs that are 1.5 liters or less also do not have to be clear, along with diaper bags and medically necessary bags. Here are some of the items you're allowed to bring onto the festival site: Sunscreen (nonaerosol), fanny packs, beach towel, snacks (one reusable gallon-sized bag of snacks is allowed), empty reusable water bottles (they can be filled for free at water stations inside), e-cigarettes, lawn chair (low-profile beach chairs, bag chairs, inflatable sofas allowed in the designated chair zone). Strollers (with accompanying child) are allowed. Among a long list of items not permitted at Tortuga are alcohol or any beverages, aerosol cans of any kind, glass containers, blankets, zoom-lens camera, iPad or tablet, GoPro camera, drone and other recording devices, coolers, umbrellas, tents, grills, flags/totems. For a complete list, visit Tortuga is non-cash. Payments can be made with your wristband, if registered with the Tortuga App or at as well as with credit and debit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay. There will be stations inside the festival where you can transfer cash to a prepaid card. Staff writer Ben Crandell can be reached at bcrandell@ Follow on Instagram @BenCrandell and X @BenCrandell.
