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Campaign ME
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
How live podcasts are redefining community and content in MENA
Live podcasts are now taking the event industry by a storm. They are extending from smartphone apps to stages around the world and becoming a driving force in live entertainment and community-building. What started as fairly niche audio storytelling and conversations has evolved into a new kind of live event experience that is rooted in familiarity, intimacy, and a shared interest. At Platinumlist, we've seen this transformation unfold and we can say for certain – it's only gaining momentum. From listening to experiencing The emergence of live podcasts changed how people interact with the content they love. Fans are no longer entirely happy with being passive listeners. They seek presence, interaction, and the excitement of seeing their favourite hosts in real time. This desire for connection is fuelling a new genre of live entertainment – refreshingly different from stand-ups, concerts, or seminars. Popular UK shows like Parenting Hell Live and NearlyParents Live have found eager audiences not just in London or Manchester, but across the Middle East. In July 2023, comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe brought their signature chaos to Dubai Opera, transforming parental meltdowns into sold-out comedy gold. In October 2025, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo returned to the same venue with NearlyParents Live, chronicling their journey into parenthood with an audience full of expats who saw themselves in every anecdote. Live podcasts are more than just traditional stage recordings. They are manifestations of a shared digital closeness that has been transformed into actual group interactions. These programmes, which only require a few microphones, unvarnished honesty, and well-timed humour, encourage a level of involvement that is rarely possible with traditional formats. Why fans show up Three key factors that appeal to younger audiences have contributed to the surge in live podcast events: familiarity, community, and emotional depth. Unlike a new play, concert or seminar, podcast audiences already have a relationship with the performers. They've spent hours or even years with their voices, heard their stories and have a certain attachment to their persona. It's like meeting old friends; except this time, they're holding a mic on stage. This sense of familiarity helps the viewers connect with their favourite performers and shorten the distance between the artist and the community. Second, these events create an instant community. People who attend live podcast shows often share specific interests or life experiences. Whether it's new parenthood, personal development, or chaotic comedy, the crowd is already pre-selected to vibe together. That shared reference point amplifies laughter, vulnerability, and connection. Lastly, there's a unique depth-with-lightness to these shows. Unlike tightly scripted theatre or high-energy stand-up, live podcasts have a flexible, conversational tone. Shows like The Diary of a CEO – An Evening with Steven Bartlett blend real-time audience Q&A with free-form reflection. This brings content that's just intellectually and emotionally stimulating but not overly polished and rehearsed. More than entertainment: A platform for brand and creator growth Creators and brands also benefit from the move to live events. Podcasts are increasingly becoming a part of personal and commercial brand-building strategies. Going live adds a powerful layer: it humanises the voice, strengthens fan loyalty, and creates new monetisation opportunities through tickets, merch, and sponsorships. What's perhaps most striking is how well these events have translated to the Middle East. In a region known for rapid digital adoption and growing demand for culturally relevant content, live podcasts are the perfect platform for local and international audiences and creators. At Platinumlist, we've seen significant interest in these events. Popular UK shows like Parenting Hell Live and NearlyParents Podcast have successfully toured the UAE, demonstrating significant regional appeal. For another live show, My Therapist Ghosted Me's, at Dubai Opera in 2023, tickets were completely sold out. All in all, live podcasts are gaining popularity among the UAE-based fans of international podcast stars. What's next for the region Looking ahead, we see the Middle East as more than just a rising market for international podcasts, but a source of its own live content. There will be no shortage of Arabic, English and bilingual shows from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE, building tight-knit communities. There are several key emerging trends in the region. First, we anticipate more local creators launching regional tours. Second, we also expect a rise of podcast mini-festivals and themed series, as well as hybrid event formats that mix live storytelling with Q&A, improvisation, and audience engagement. Finally, we are likely to see more brands partnering with podcast hosts for targeted, trust-based engagement. Podcast live events offer a fresh alternative in a day when content is abundant but real connection is few. And we think this is just the beginning as that community keeps expanding, both online and offline. By Cosmin Ivan, CEO at Platinumlist
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Nicole Scherzinger announces first major UK solo show for 13 years
Nicole Scherzinger has announced her first major solo show in the UK for 13 years. The former Pussycat Dolls singer will take to the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall on 6 October 2025 for An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger, a special one-off performance. Nicole, 47, will sing her pop hits as well as West End classics along with a live band. The concert will be Scherzinger's first in the UK for over a decade – she last performed a short solo show at G-A-Y in London in 2013 and prior to that during 2012's Killer Love tour. Announcing her UK show, Nicole said: "I am truly humbled to be performing at Royal Albert Hall. So many of my heroes have stood on that stage, and to join their legacy means the world to me." Scherzinger is currently celebrating a non-stop run of success across stage, screen and studio. Most recently, she received a frenzied reception in London's West End for her turn in the acclaimed Jamie Lloyd reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, which won her both an Olivier Awards and a Tony for Best Actress. The Masked Singer judge Nicole has always had a love affair with the UK. She achieved eight 8 UK top 10 singles and two number ones with the Pussycat Dolls and was a judge on The X Factor for two seasons. Nicole also lives in London with her fiancé Thom Evans. Announcing her move back in September 2024 on Instagram with a photo of her stood next to a red telephone box, she said: "Guess who's moved to London." Ticket presale for An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger is available from 10am, Wednesday 9 July via General on-sale begins 10am, Friday 11 July via
Chicago Tribune
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Live at the Chicago Theatre: Francis Ford Coppola, ‘Megalopolis' and your questions
Want a better America? A very famous filmmaker would like your thoughts on that one. Hiding in plain sight, 'Megalopolis' is no longer streaming anywhere (it was available, briefly, as a digital download) and it's not on DVD. There's a reason. Its writer-director prefers that you experience his long-brewing, half-mad argument for democracy, aesthetics and a brighter future in a big way. Not a small, pauseable one. In July, one of modern cinema's towering figures will embark on a multi-city tour of 'An Evening with Francis Ford Coppola and 'Megalopolis' Screening.' The film presentation will be followed by Coppola's discussion, built around questions from the audience, on the topic 'How to Change Our Future.' The July 25 Chicago Theatre event follows engagements in Red Bank, New Jersey, and Port Chester, New York. After Chicago, Coppola and 'Megalopolis' move on to Denver, Dallas and San Francisco; Live Nation presents five of the six tour stops, with the Texas Theatre handling the Dallas engagement. 'This is the way 'Megalopolis' was meant to be seen, in a large venue, with a crowd and followed by intense interactive discussions about the future,' Coppola wrote in a statement for Live Nation. Coppola has wrestled with 'Megalopolis' for nearly 50 years. Covering much of the $120 million production costs himself, with money from his celebrated winery, the filmmaker's latest premiered at last year's Cannes Film Festival to wildly mixed reactions. After several months of searching for a distributor (Lionsgate, ultimately), 'Megalopolis' grossed $14 million in theaters, making it one of modern cinema's most brazen rolls of the dice. The film stars Adam Driver as visionary architect and inventor Cesar Catilina. A few decades in the future, this idealistic savior vies for urban redevelopment and design control of the Manhattan-like city of New Rome with its weak, corrupt mayor (Giancarlo Esposito). Evoking a metropolis on the brink of total collapse, New Rome's scheming politicians and half-ruined architectural monuments also suggest ancient Rome, just before Nero started fiddling. Catilina wants something better for the people, a utopian rebuke to mediocrity. His motto is unmistakably Coppola's as well: 'When we leap into the unknown, we prove we are free.' Now 86, the director will forever be best known for his 'Godfather' trilogy, 'Apocalypse Now' and smaller-scaled masterworks such as 'The Conversation.' His latest film, he has said, may too pass the test of time, long after the memes and the financial reports have faded. As Coppola posted on Instagram earlier this year, noting that director Jacques Tati risked all he had (or nearly) on his wondrous 1967 utopian/dystopian dream 'Play Time,' now considered a classic: 'Box-office is only about money, and like war, stupidity and politics (it) has no true place in our future.'
New York Post
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Somebody Feed Phil' star Phil Rosenthal announces 2025 tour. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. We're already hungry. 'Somebody Feed Phil' star/'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator Phil Rosenthal just announced he's hitting huge venues all over North America on his 'An Evening with Phil Rosenthal Tour' from August through November. At the time of publication, the 65-year-old Queens native and Hofstra grad doesn't have any New York gigs lined up but will get close-ish to the City when he drops into Boston's Wilbur Theatre on Wednesday, Sept. 10 and Philadelphia's Kimmel Center on Friday, Sept. 12. Advertisement In total, he has 26 shows scheduled in the U.S. and Canada over the late summer and early fall. These live performances follows the the release of the eighth season of Rosenthal's Netflix 'Somebody Feed Phil' series, which hits the streamer on June 18. He's slated to sample grub in locales as diverse as Amsterdam, San Sebastián/Basque Country, Boston, Tbilisi, Sydney/Adelaide, Las Vegas, Manila and Guatemala this time around, according to his Instagram. As for what to expect on the upcoming nationwide trek, Rosenthal promises moderated conversation, an audience Q&A and 'funny and heartfelt stories from his life, career, travels, and love of food' at all shows. Fans Feeders can purchase tickets for all upcoming Phil Rosenthal shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'An Evening with Phil Rosenthal Tour' is Wednesday, June 11. Advertisement Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Phil Rosenthal tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. 'Everybody Loves Raymond' stars on tour Advertisement Rosenthal isn't the only 'Everybody Loves Raymond' alum hitting the stage this year. Ray Romano has two gigs in Vegas this fall; his co-star Brad Garrett will headline three shows in Sin City and Connecticut over the next few months. How to watch 'Somebody Feed Phil' If you've yet to see Rosenthal's food diary/goofy travelogue series, you can catch all seven fun-filled seasons — and the upcoming eighth season starting June 18 — on Netflix. Bon appétit. TV stars on tour in 2025 Advertisement Many silver screen icons are jumping out the tube and pounding the pavement this year. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Steve Martin with Martin Short • Seth Meyers with John Oliver • Jerry Seinfeld • Kevin James • Sal Vulcano of 'Impractical Jokers' Who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Sylmar Park & Ride System Makes Getting to the Hollywood Bowl This Summer More Accessible
New Sylmar Park & Ride System Makes Getting to the Hollywood Bowl This Summer More Accessible originally appeared on L.A. Mag. A new park and ride system is now taking people from San Fernando Valley straight to the Hollywood Bowl, just in time for the Bowl's summer 2025 season. The service has about 15 locations throughout L.A. County, and its expansion to the Sylmar Metrolink Station makes attending events at the Bowl much more accessible. 'This is about making arts and culture accessible to every corner of L.A. County and connecting communities to the incredible experiences they deserve. This new service reflects our commitment to equity, sustainability, and joy — bringing music and performing arts closer to home for more Angelenos,' said Los Angeles County Supervisor Lyndsey Horvath in a media release. The Sylmar Park and Ride is available on select concert nights and can be reserved in advance to avoid traffic and parking issues. Reserved spots cost $8, and day-of-show tickets can be purchased at the lot for $12. The Hollywood Bowl summer season commences with An Evening with Hugh Jackman on June 7. Other events this month include Tyler Childers, Mumford and Sons, and a Grease Sing-A-Long. The new Sylmar Park and Ride service makes connecting music lovers with these unforgettable shows a much smoother experience. Check out the full summer lineup for the Hollywood Bowl here. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
