{
  "id": 9825158,
  "title": "Apple Music Hall confirms first eight shows, starting with Elton John",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/apple-music-hall-confirms-first-eight-shows-starting-with-elton-john",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T20:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/25/apple-music-hall-confirms-first-eight-shows-starting-with-elton-john/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple today unveiled the first eight performers for its new Apple Music Hall in London. The prestigious venue, located within the iconic Battersea Power Station, is set to host up to 600 attendees for these exclusive concerts. Apple Music Hall promises a unique experience, as performances will be livestreamed globally through the Apple Music platform. Upon completion of each show, artists will also receive a Spatial Audio recording, a broadcast-ready mix, and multicamera video footage.\n\nElton John, a prominent figure in the music industry, will open the series of shows next week. This announcement comes after Apple Music Hall's initial unveiling earlier this week, which showcased the venue's capacity and innovative features. Other artists participating in the inaugural lineup include Baby Keem & Skye Newman. Tickets for Elton John, Baby Keem & Skye Newman will go on sale on Monday, September 28th at 9AM BST. The remaining show dates will be made available at a later date.\n\nIt is worth noting that some artists have a history of collaborating with Apple Music. Elton John, for example, has hosted his weekly \"Rocket Hour\" radio show since the platform's inception in 2015. Charli xcx, another participating artist, previously hosted five seasons of her own show, \"The Candy Shop,\" on Beats 1. Ticket holders will need an active Apple Music subscription, which is priced at $11.99 per month, or can be included in the Apple One bundle. Further details regarding tickets and availability can be found by following the provided link.",
  "summary": "Apple today revealed the first eight shows coming to its new Apple Music Hall in London, with Elton John set to kick things off next week. Here are the details. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple unveils first eight performers for Apple Music Hall in London",
    "Elton John opens series with shows starting September 29th",
    "Tickets go on sale September 28th at 9AM BST"
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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."
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