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Well, the list is out on Forbes.com for ‘The Top-Earning Musicians of 2010′ and at the top is U2!
According to the site:
‘Eighties supergroup U2 made more money than anyone else in music last year, netting an estimated $130 million on the strength of a worldwide tour that sold 1.3 million tickets at an average price of $94 a seat in North America alone. The band, which recently postponed some dates on the tour until 2011, will likely end up in one of the top spots on next year’s list as well.’
I converted the amount each of the top earners made from U.S to Australian dollars below:
1. U2 ($149.5m)
2. AC/DC ($131.1m)
3. Beyonce Knowles ($100m)
4. Bruce Springsteen (£45.7m)
5. Britney Spears (£41.8m)
6. Jay-Z (£41.1m)
7. Lady Gaga ($71.3m)
8. Madonna ($66.7m)
9. Kenny Chesney ($57.5m)
10. Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay ($55m)
Josh Homme, lead singer of Queens of the Stone Age recently told Rolling Stone that once the band has finished its run of festival dates in Europe this summer, they will be returning to the studio to record their sixth album.
Josh has told Rolling Stone that the music on their next album will be more like their 2007 album, “Era Vulgaris” and also have aims for the album to be released mid 2011!
During their slot at the ”Optimus Alive” festival in Lisbon on July 11, Pearl Jam hinted to the audience that they will be taking a long time from touring. Reading from a prepared sheet of paper, Eddie Vedder made the announcement in Portuguese saying:
“Thank you for coming to our last show,”
“Not our last ever, but our last in a long time.”
This being said at the beginning of their set they then continued the gig without anymore words about the break from touring.
Oh dear, what is happening to my beloved Pearl Jam?
The cover art for Brandon Flowers’ debut album was released today!!
Thurs 7th: Rockhampton Showgrounds-Tickets from here.
Tues 12th: Canberra University, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
Wed 13th: Albury Sports Ground, Big Top Tickets from here.
Fri 15th: Bendigo Showgrounds, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
Sat 16th: North Gardens, Ballarat, Big Top (SOLD OUT)
I’ve got to say, I’m pretty jealous of the people who are going to these shows, don’t get me wrong, I’m happy to see Jet live again, but I would love to see Paul support Powderfinger! Get in fast for tickets as they are selling quickly! For more information about Powderfinger‘s farewell tour click here.
The official video for Brandon Flowers’ debut single “Crossfire” was released today. The video features the lovely Charlize Theron kicking butt and saving Mr. Flowers and the ending is a bit cute! I also included the making of video along with the official video! Enjoy!
President of the U.S.A, Barrack Obama has personally chosen The Killers to play at the White House’s “Salute To The Military” United Service Organizations Concert. The concert, which is in honour of the US troops, takes place every year during the 4th of July celebrations.
Speaking of the opportunity, lead singer, Brandon Flowers said:
“It is a monumental honour for us to be a part of this 4th of July celebration at the White House. We could never repay the service men and women of this country for their contributions and sacrifice. To perform for them and their families on America’s birthday will be our pleasure.”
The show will be streamed live on the White House’s website!
The organisers of the Scottish music festival “T In The Park” has emailed those who will be attending the 2010 festival, which is held over the 9th-11th July.
The organisers have announced that there will be a ban on vuvuzelas at the event. In the email the festivals organisers said the horn-like instruments (which are ridiculously popular at this years FIFA world cup), ”were not suitable for a music festival”. They also went on to tell the ticket holders that those found with the plastic horns would have them confiscated.
I totally agree, the monotonous noise that accompanies every match I watch drives me nuts and I’d probably end up decking someone if they were constantly blowing one in the mosh pit of my favourite band. Below, is the lineup for this year’s festival, which is very similar to this year’s “Oxegen” festival!
Triple J’s “Impossible Music Festival” begins tomorrow! For the next 7 days Triple J will be playing some of their best live recorded music from 35 years worth of recordings! Check out the lineup below, to make sure you don’t miss your favourite acts!
12 noon: ARCADE FIRE live from the Enmore Theatre – Sydney, 2008
8pm: XAVIER RUDD live from the Falls Festival – Lorne, 2009
12 noon: PIXIES live from the Hordern Pavilion – Sydney, 2010
8pm: THE LIVING END live from Port Pirie – South Australia, triple j’s One Night Stand 2006
12 noon: THE CAT EMPIRE live from Burnie – Tasmania, 2007
8pm: PEARL JAM live from Rod Laver Arena – Melbourne, 1995
8pm: AUGIE MARCH & WEST AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA live from King’s Park – Perth, 2007
12 noon: GOLDFRAPP live from the Opera House – Sydney, 2008
6pm: ART VS. SCIENCE live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009
7pm: FOO FIGHTERS live from The Metro – Sydney, 2005
8pm: HILLTOP HOODS live from Cable Beach – Broome, 2006
9pm: AIR live from the Opera House – Sydney, 2008
10pm: MAGIC DIRT live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2006
11pm: BASEMENT JAXX live from Falls Festival, Lorne, 2006/7
12am: THE STOOGES live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2006
8am: ELVIS COSTELLO & THE ATTRACTIONS live from the Capitol Theatre – Sydney, 1982
9am: PORTISHEAD live from the Tower Ballroom – Blackpool, 1995
10am: JOHN BUTLER TRIO live from Federation Square – Melbourne, 2007
11am: JANE’S ADDICTION live from Soundwave – Sydney, 2010
12pm: THE PRESETS live from Ormond Hall – Melbourne, 2008
1pm: MUSE live from Big Day Out, Sydney, 2004
2pm: BLUE KING BROWN live from Humpty Doo – Northern Territory, 2007
3pm: WHITE STRIPES live from Sydney Livid Festival – Moore Park, 2003
4pm: MIDNIGHT OIL live from Goat Island – Sydney, 1985
5pm: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE live from the Reading Festival, UK, 1996
6pm: VAMPIRE WEEKEND live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2008
7pm: BLOC PARTY live from the Hordern Pavilion – Sydney, 2008
8pm: PENDULUM live from The Corner Hotel – Melbourne, 2009
9pm: YEAH YEAH YEAHS live from the ABC TV studios – Melbourne, 2006
10pm: SUPERGRASS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2002
11pm:CHEMICAL BROTHERS live from Sunderland – UK, 2005
12am: THE STROKES live from The Gaelic Theatre – Sydney, 2005
8am: PAUL KELLY live from the Palais Theatre – Melbourne, 1998
9am: THE PRETENDERS live from the Dominion Theatre – London, 1981
10am: THE SPECIALS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009
11am: DRAPHT & DOWNSYDE live from the Enmore Theatre – Sydney, 2009
12pm: PHOENIX live from the V Festival – Centennial Park Sydney, 2007
1pm: FLORENCE & THE MACHINE live from the Palace Theatre – Melbourne, 2010
2pm: BEN HARPER live from the SBW Independent Theatre – North Sydney, 2001
3pm: METALLICA live from Dallas – USA, 1997
4pm: SIGUR ROS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2008
5pm: POWDERFINGER live from The Forum Theatre – Melbourne, 2000
6pm: RADIOHEAD live from the Glastonbury Festival – UK, 2003
7pm: BIRTHDAY PARTY live at the Trade Union Club – Sydney, 1983
8pm: PEACHES live from Big Day Out – Sydney, 2010
9pm: GRINSPOON live from Innisfail – Queensland, 2007
10pm: COLD WAR KIDS live from the Forum Theatre – Sydney, 2007
11pm: JIMMY EAT WORLD live from Big Day Out – Sydney, 2003
12am: FLAMING LIPS live from Splendour In The Grass – Byron Bay, 2009
