{
  "id": 16846484,
  "title": "Zara Larsson Smashes Venue Record at NZ’s Spark Arena",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/zara-larsson-smashes-venue-record-at-nzs-spark-arena",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T03:39:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/zara-larsson-smashes-venue-record-nz-spark-arena/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson smashed a venue record at Auckland’s Spark Arena during her sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand. The tour wrapped up with a historic two-night stand at the arena, where Larsson welcomed 12,796 fans on Sunday, Oct. 25, shattering the all-time record. The following night, she drew an even larger crowd of 12,798 attendees, elevating the record to 25,594 fans across the two nights. This achievement marks a rarefied accomplishment, as no artist has played the 19-year-old venue more times than Larsson, who managed to do it twice in back-to-back nights. Live Nation, the tour promoter and arena operator, praised Larsson's meteoric rise and her ability to forge a genuine connection with fans worldwide. Spark Arena's General Manager, Mark Gosling, expressed his excitement over the record-breaking performances, stating that the artist has set a bar that may be hard to beat. Larsson's journey to stardom began at age 10 when she won Talang, the Swedish version of Got Talent. She later signed a record deal and has since amassed seven Billboard Hot 100 hits, including \"Midnight Sun\" and \"Never Forget You.\" In recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and mental health, The Trevor Project awarded her the 2026 Mental Health Champion of the Year.",
  "summary": "The Swedish pop star's sold-out Midnight Sun Tour of Australia and New Zealand wrapped with an historic two-night stand at Auckland’s Spark Arena.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}