Credo Holdings Co., Ltd.,a leading hospitality company headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has secured the operational rights for “Billboard Live” in Taipei in a licensing agreement with Penske Media Corporation. The inaugural Billboard Live Taipei is scheduled to open in Fall 2025 and will be located on the 7th floor of the “ATT 4 FUN” building in the bustling Xinyi District, Taipei.
Billboard Live is renowned for hosting live performances by internationally acclaimed artists. Originated by Hanshin Contents Link Corp, the master licensee of 'Billboard' in Japan, Billboard Live currently has locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama, with alternate formats in Shanghai and Nanjing. Artists who have performed at Billboard Live in Japan include Steely Dan, Babyface, David Foster,Paul Stanley, Chaka Khan, Kool & the Gang, and The Beach Boys. Like its Japanese counterparts, Billboard Live Taipei will feature performances by top artists from Japan, Korea, the United States, Europe and Taiwan. The venue aims to promote musical exchanges between Taiwanese and international artists, serving as a bridge for Taiwanese talent to step onto the global stage. This effort aligns with Billboard’s mission of advancing the international presence of music cultures worldwide.
Billboard Live Taipei will introduce Taiwan to an unparalleled experience of live music combined with fine dining. Equipped with state-of-the-art audio systems, the 300-seat venue will provide an intimate setting where audiences can enjoy world-class performances up close. The restaurant will complement this experience with gourmet offerings. Billboard Live Taipei will create new opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the evolution ofTaiwan’s dynamic music landscape.
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About Billboard Live
Billboard Live is an international network of upscale music venues that delivers an extraordinary live music experience by showcasing performances from premier artists across various genres. These venues are consciously designed to provide both intimacy and a top-quality sonic experience, catering to true music fans. At Billboard Live, viewers enjoy shows in a unique format that bridges the gap between the artist and the audience. All locations feature state-of-the-art sound systems and stage lighting, ensuring an immersive viewing experience that captivates attendees in every seat. Billboard Live venues attract a variety of acts, ranging from budding local talents to international superstars. Each venue's bill is a careful curation that reflects Billboard’s storied history in the music industry, offering spectators not only a night of entertainment but also an intimate encounter with music history.
January 9, 2025, Tblisi, Georgia: The Silk Road Group (“SRG”) and Rolling Stone join forces to launch The Rolling Stone Rooftop Club, the first of its kind club and event venue under the legendary Rolling Stone trademark. The new venue is set to open on the rooftop of the Telegraph Hotel in the heart of the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. The Telegraph Hotel, which is part of the Leading Hotels of the World is owned, developed and managed by Silk Hospitality, an SRG subsidiary. The Telegraph Hotel with the Rolling Stone Rooftop Club will cater to local, regional and global clientele looking for a unique, immersive lifestyle experience. The hotel is expected to open its doors in early spring 2025.
SRG in cooperation with a Shanghai based architectural firm Neri & Hu, succeeded in transforming the historic Telegraph building into a luxury hotel. The Telegraph Hotel is designed for the 21st century traveler who demands experiences that go beyond luxurious rooms and top-quality service. Rolling Stone’s presence at the Telegraph Hotel guarantees a captivating experience, with the Rooftop Club offering an immersive journey through the history of music, showcasing legendary musicians from the late 20th century to today’s megastars.
Additionally, Silk Hospitality and Rolling Stone plan to expand their partnership for the hotel and residence lifestyle experience with Silk Hospitality and Silk Development’s mega project in the seaside town of Batumi on the Black Seacoast of Georgia where Silk in partnership with the legendary Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma is developing a spectacular Silk Tower project at the Batumi Riviera site with a multi layered concept that includes two five star hotels, a marina and beaches, a concert hall, residential buildings, shopping and entertainment spaces along with a municipal park, which SRG is donating to the city of Batumi.
Today, Rolling Stone, the award-winning global authority on music, politics, and more, is proud to announce the launch of Rolling Stone Africa in partnership with MWANKOM, dedicated to championing quality Afro content. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Rolling Stone expands its footprint in Africa with a goal of capturing its vibrant cultures and diverse voices.
“Expanding Rolling Stone's presence in Africa has been our long-term goal. We’re thrilled to give a platform to the rich music scene, culture, and stories that define the continent,” says Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone. “We look forward to working with MWANKOM and fostering global connections through the universal language of music."
Rolling Stone is renowned for its deep insights and fearless editorial stance in coverage of music, politics, entertainment, and popular culture. MWANKOM is poised to align with and support Rolling Stone’s mission by offering inclusive coverage of the same integrity across Africa’s culture, business, and technology landscape.
“Rooted in a rich multicultural heritage, our journey has been defined by a strong commitment to collaborating with trailblazing entrepreneurs from Africa and its global diaspora across various sectors,” says D. Romuald Bellegarde-Smeralda, CEO & Founder of MWANKOM. “This passion propels us to forge meaningful partnerships and transform remarkable visions into reality. The power of Afro-culture has now become mainstream. With a population in Africa well over 1 billion and a global diaspora of over 500 million people, including a large percentage below 30 years old, we understand the task. As a team of young and accomplished professionals all originating from the continent, we look forward to helping connect success stories from Africa with the rest of the world via the Rolling Stone Africabrand.”
MWANKOM’s diverse content portfolio reflects the multifaceted Afro experience and endeavors to elevate and celebrate Afro stories in a way that resonates with audiences worldwide. MWANKOM’s ultimate objective is positively impacting Africa by supporting educational projects and young entrepreneurs leveraging the global Afro diaspora.
The appointment process for the Editor-in-Chief and other senior positions is currently underway. The official launch date is forthcoming.
About ROLLING STONE:
Five decades since its founding, Rolling Stone today has evolved into a multi-platform content brand with unrivalled access and authority. Published in 10 languages, Rolling Stone has a global audience of over 75 million across 14 international editions. Staying true to its mission to tell exceptional stories that illuminate the culture of our times, Rolling Stone is an authority for music reviews, in-depth interviews, hard-hitting political commentary, and award-winning journalism across print, digital, mobile, video, social and events. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone provides “all the news that fits.”
About MWANKOM:
MWANKOM is dedicated to becoming a leading provider of quality content championing Afro content and culture across the diaspora. MWANKOM aims to emerge as a premium provider of high-quality content celebrating Afro culture and experiences worldwide. By 2030, MWANKOM envisions reaching over 100 million devices globally, with wide distribution planned across Sub-Saharan Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, Europe, and the UK. With a commitment to excellence, MWANKOM aims to redefine storytelling by amplifying the voices and experiences of the Afro community.
