VEGAS MUSIC NEWS: Zac Brown Paying to Play Sphere? Metallica Next? Also, Leona Set to Sleigh Voltaire

Key Highlights:

Zac Brown is reportedly going into debt to fund his Sphere residency.
Metallica is set to have a residency at the Sphere in 2026.
Leona Lewis will be performing at Venetian with a holiday residency.

Not only does Zak Brown assert he’s not profiting from his performances at the Las Vegas Sphere, he claims he’s actually incurring losses.

Zac Brown preparing for his upcoming shows.

The 46-year-old country crooner told Us Weekly that he’s “going into debt to make it happen,” due to his limited mini-residency comprising just six shows — four in December, plus two more added for January. The costs involved in producing the extensive video content needed for the Sphere’s expansive 160K square foot screen, which can get up to $10 million, must be covered across the 111,600 available seats.

This means that each ticket’s price of between $150 and $600 has to absorb approximately $89.60 just to recoup the video expenses before any other compensation is allocated. “We have all the audio sorted,” he mentioned. “We’re piecing the video elements together as we finalise everything.”

Enter Metallica

In addition to Brown, Metallica is gearing up for a residency at the Sphere scheduled for fall 2026. This information has been disclosed by sources privy to Casino.org’s Vital Vegas blog. The band plans to kick off their European leg of the “M72 World Tour” between May 9 to July 5, with the performances at the Sphere not booked up until later.

Holiday Cheer with Leona Lewis

On the festive front, Leona Lewis, who gained fame in Europe after winning the third season of “The X Factor UK” back in 2006, will be headlining an impressive holiday residency of 33 dates at Voltaire at the Venetian.

Lewis stated, “Christmas has always held special significance for my family and me, and there’s nothing like the vibrant energy of Las Vegas during the festive season.”

Her residency, entitled “A Starry Night,” spans several dates, including November 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 26, 27, 28, 29; December 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, and 31; and January 2 and 3.

Lewis’s illustrious career includes her debut album, “Spirit,” which achieved 10-times platinum status in the UK. She was presented with the honorary title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Tickets for her shows start from $75 and will be made available for the general public through Ticketmaster.

In Summary

As the entertainment scene in Las Vegas evolves, Zac Brown’s financial challenges, Metallica’s anticipated residency, and Leona Lewis’s holiday performances symbolize the dynamic nature of this vibrant city. Fans can expect memorable experiences filled with music, energy, and festive cheer.