The Live World: PCD Forever, Glastonbury Alternatives, Morrissey's Cancellation Tracker

Each week, we track major tour announcements and live world news across ROSTR & NIF. The Live World is your weekly Thursday wrap-up of the live music biz stories you should know about. Let's take a look at this week's…

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After circling rumors of a reunion following a signing with CAA late last year, The Pussycat Dolls have confirmed a 53-date "PCD Forever" tour across North America and Europe this year. Other notable tour announcements this week include Empire Of The Sun, who are stepping out for an NA tour with support from Polo and Pan. Additionally, music savant Jacob Collier unveiled dates for an intimate solo performance tour, which includes his Carnegie Hall debut.

As Glastonbury lies in its fallow year, event organizer Sound City announced an alternative for music goers in Liverpool Summer of Music 2026, a series of live performances, cultural events and community activity running from June to August throughout the city.

Similarly capitalizing on the Glastonbury-sized gap for festivals this summer, UK's Music Venue Trust in collaboration with The National Lottery unveiled country-wide festival Everywhere At Once. The event aims to support grassroots music venues the last weekend of June. More than 500 music venues will participate.

In support of his upcoming album, Kanye West is set to play LA's SoFi Stadium on April 3rd, his first show in the United States in nearly a decade.

🎟️ Festival Headlines:

• Goldenvoice shared the lineup for new Indio Valley-based dance music festival Head Trip, which boasts massive acts like Calvin Harris, Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia, FISHER, Chris Lake & more

• Vans Warped Tour is returning to DC for 2 days of its 5 day run with over 90 acts confirmed along with 3 mystery sets; Coheed and Cambria, Hoobastank, Taking Back Sunday, and more will be featured

• Chicago's ARC Music Festival expands to 4 days this year, featuring performances from Sara Landry, Chris Stussy, Anyma, Cloonee & Chase & Status amongst others

• Phase 2 of Pennsylvania's Elements 2026 is here, with Big Gigantic, Chris Lorenzo, A-Trak, Louis The Child, Matroda & more announced

• With no shortage of boots-themed festival names, the inaugural Boots On The Bend announced Eric Church & HARDY as the headliners for its South Bend, Indiana edition

❌ Cancellations:

• Linkin Park shared they were not able to play last night's scheduled Adelaide performance in Australia "due to an illness in the band;" the 8-date AU tour is scheduled to continue as planned tomorrow

• With a 24% cancellation rate, you can now track how many shows Morrissey has cancelled across his career; he most recently ended his show in Spain early due to lack of sleep leaving him in a "catatonic state"

🔥 Check out this week's hottest tours in the gallery below: