Opening Act

Celebrity Profiles

Since its announcement, the Eras Tour has been described as a career-spanning retrospective, and the opening act frames how the show is experienced from the moment the curtain r...

music-tours

Ed Sheeran typically builds tour opening act lineups around a mix of trusted career stages and sonic variety, favoring emerging artists with strong live fundamentals, relatable...

Music Awards & Events

The Grammy Awards opening act sets the tone for the evening, introducing a high-profile performer or emerging artist before the main show begins. This slot is typically reserved...

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As of early 2025, there is no confirmed, major headline tour where Billie Eilish is officially listed as the opening act for another artist. She remains the headliner of her own...

music-tours

Pentatonix is a five-member a cappella group known for intricate vocal harmonies, percussive sounds, and genre-spanning repertoire. When examining who opens for Pentatonix, it i...

status

Dua Lipa headlines major tours as a top-billed pop star, and her show format reflects her ranking. On her current and recent headlining tours, including the Future Nostalgia Tou...

Relationships

Headliners vary in how involved they are, but major tours like Post Malone generally build opening act lineups through a mix of label curation, venue influence, and artist fit....

music-touring

When planning a Brad Paisley tour, one consistent strategic choice is the opening act. The Brad Paisley opening act is usually a complementary country or Americana artist who al...

music

Olivia Rodrigo opened for several established artists in the years leading up to and immediately following the 2021 release of SOUR . She performed as an opener on selected date...

music-industry

An opening act at a major awards show is a performer booked to warm up the audience and set the tone before the headline segment. At the Grammys, these acts are chosen to align...