Harry Styles reportedly in “final negotiations” for huge Las Vegas Sphere residency
Harry Styles is reportedly in “final negotiations” for a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. Find out more below.
The news of a potential series of shows from the pop star and former One Direction member was shared by The New York Post, which reported that he is in talks to do as many as 35 shows at the venue later this year.
It also shared a quote from an anonymous source, who is supposedly close to the discussions and said: “For the Sphere to continue to be on everyone’s radar they need to book some real ‘live’ artists like Styles. Almost everything at the Sphere has been geared for the 60-and-over crowd – The Eagles and The Dead, and even U2.”
While nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing, the outlet highlights that a residency is more likely as Styles is managed by Jeffrey Azoff. The latter is the son of Irving Azoff, who has previously worked with U2, the Eagles and Dead & Co. – all of whom have had residencies at the Sphere.
Styles’ management team, Full Stop, declined to comment on the speculation about a residency, and a spokesperson for the Sphere said (via the Post): “We do not comment on any artists performing at Sphere except for those who have been announced.”
If the Harry Styles residency were to come to fruition, it would mark some of his first shows since his massive ‘Love On Tour’ dates that he embarked on between 2022 and 2023. These ended up being some of the most lucrative shows in recent history, reportedly bringing in over $600million (£464.4million).
It is worth noting that various artists have been rumoured as planning a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, but most never materialised. This included Beyoncé, who was reported in November 2023 as being in talks to take to the stage after U2’s huge opening residency.
Around that time, a source told the NYP that owners had also considered Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga and Bon Jovi as other artists who could perform at the Sphere next. None of these came to fruition, although Gaga did make a surprise appearance at one of U2’s Vegas gigs.
As well as U2, Eagles and Dead & Co., other artists who have locked in residency shows at the Las Vegas venue include veteran pop boyband Backstreet Boys, who announced their takeover of the state-of-the-art venue last month, with dates scheduled for this July.
Others include Phish and Anyma – with the latter becoming the first non-rock performer to headline at the venue. Country star Kenny Chesney is set to hold a residency there between May and June this year, playing 18 shows at the site.
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