Pollstar Awards 2016 winners announced

The awards brought to a close the three-day Pollstar Live! conference in San Francisco

News By IQ | 15 February 2016

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Pollstar crowned the winners of its 2016 awards on Friday 12 February, the last day of the seventh Pollstar Live! conference in San Francisco. Taylor Swift won major tour of the year, Madison Square Garden arena of the year and Coachella major music festival of the year.

A full list of winners is below.

Arena of the year
Madison Square Garden Arena

Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
Hollywood Bowl

Best New Major Concert Venue
Ascend Amphitheater

Best New Touring Artist
The Weeknd

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