Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Billy Joel have announced that after ten years, the legendary musician's Madison Square Garden Residency is coming to an end.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Billy Joel have announced that after ten years, the legendary musician's Madison Square Garden Residency is coming to an end.

The historic sold-out monthly residency at the World's most famous arena will conclude in July 2024 with his 150th lifetime performance.

Joel also announced that the first of his final 10 monthly residency shows at The Garden will take place on Oct 20, 2023. Access presale tickets for the show starting June 7 at 10 am with code SOCIAL. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 9 at 10 am.

Speaking about one of the greatest franchise runs of all time, Joel said, "I'm kind of flabbergasted that it lasted as long as it did. My team tells me that we could continue to sell tickets, but ten years, 150 shows - all right already!"

"I do remember the first time we played Madison Square Garden, it was the pinnacle of my career. I thought, 'My God, I'm headlining Madison Square Garden.' Everybody in the world knows when you play The Garden, it's not just New York," he added. "To our audience, I want to thank them for coming to our shows for this long. It's hard to end, even at 150 lifetime shows. I just want to thank everyone for the wonderful thing that's happened here."

"150 sold out lifetime shows is a remarkable achievement, and speaks to Billy's extraordinary talent, beloved catalog, and dedicated fanbase. Billy always has a home here at MSG even though the residency is coming to an end with his 150th lifetime performance," said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, MSG Entertainment.

"For more than 50 years, Billy's music has defined our city and brought us together. On behalf of 8.5 million New Yorkers, congratulations, Billy, on a historic run of sold-out shows at MSG, and thank you for a lifetime of bringing joy to us all," said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The 74-year-old musician has won a number of accolades, including The Kennedy Center Honors and the Grammy Legend Award.

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Def Leppard and Motley Crue have announced three Australian tour dates this year as part of their 2023 co-headlining "The World Tour."

Def Leppard and Motley Crue have announced three Australian tour dates this year as part of their 2023 co-headlining "The World Tour."

The celebrated rock legends will bring their electrifying stage shows to Australia beginning with Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on November 8. It will be followed by concerts at Sydney's Giants Stadium on November 11 and Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on November 14.

"After getting back on the road this past summer, we're beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in Australia!" said Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott.

The artists' 72-hour ticket pre-sale commences on Friday. Brisbane and Melbourne will be kicking off at 9 am and Sydney at 10 am.

Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a 48 hour pre-sale commencing June 5 at Vodafone.com.au/ticket. Brisbane and Melbourne will begin at 10 am and Sydney at 11 am.

The Live Nation pre-sale commences on June 7 - Brisbane and Melbourne at 11 am, running until 10 am on June 8, and Sydney from 12 pm until 11 am on June 8.

General public tickets go on sale on June 8 - Brisbane and Melbourne from 11 am and Sydney from 12 pm.

Complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information are available at www.livenation.com.au

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Jack Johnson, the Doobie Brothers and Brad Paisley are set to headline the upcoming BeachLife Ranch festival, scheduled to take place September 22 - 24 on the waterfront in Redondo Beach, California.

Jack Johnson, the Doobie Brothers and Brad Paisley are set to headline the upcoming BeachLife Ranch festival, scheduled to take place September 22 - 24 on the waterfront in Redondo Beach, California.

The Avett Brothers, Wynonna Judd, Blackberry Smoke, Shakey Graves, Bahamas, Keb' Mo', Midland, Yola and Amanda Shires are among other acts named in the lineup for the festival.

Shooter Jennings will present The Highwaymen Revival set at the festival, while Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter are set to bring their "World Record Attempt: See It All American Tour" to Redondo Beach.

The festival co-founder and producer Allen Sanford said last year that the goal was to introduce the concept to the community and build awareness for the "coastal country" event.

"It's a difficult brand exercise," Sanford said of developing a second festival at one location. "It's still the same good time, still boutique catered to the consumer, not big lines, not crazy busy, just a different vibe more inspired by Central California, country/Americana and folk."

The inaugural BeachLife Ranch last year was topped by Brandi Carlile, The Lumineers and Dierks Bentley.

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