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Hard Rock and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix reveal star-studded fifth anniversary entertainment lineup. Last update: 05 April, 2026 South Florida Motorsports, alongside Hard Rock International, has officially unveiled the entertainment program for the fifth edition of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from May 1-3 at the Miami International Autodrome. As the founding partner and live music curator of the event, Hard Rock will once again play a central role in shaping the race weekend atmosphere. Its signature Hard Rock Beach Club, located trackside within Hard Rock Stadium, will serve as the focal point for performances, bringing together world-class artists and fans in a uniquely vibrant setting. The weekend's music lineup promises a diverse mix of genres and high-energy performances. On Friday, May 1, electronic music star Zedd and hip-hop icon Nelly will kick off the festivities. Saturday's program will feature globally recognized DJ Marshmello alongside DJ Diesel - the stage name of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal - bringing an unexpected crossover of sports and music. The weekend will conclude on Sunday with performances from house duo Loud Luxury and country star Kane Brown. All performances will be broadcast across large screens throughout the autodrome campus, ensuring fans across the venue can be part of the experience regardless of where they are watching the race. Beyond the track, the nearby Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will host its own series of concerts beginning April 30. Legendary rock band Guns N' Roses will headline the opening night at Hard Rock Live, followed by additional performances from Nelly, Kane Brown, and Marshmello the next day, extending the celebration well beyond race weekend. Katharina Nowak, President of the Miami Grand Prix, praised Hard Rock's continued contribution, noting that the brand consistently attracts top-tier performers and enhances the event's signature Miami energy. Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment & Brand Management at Hard Rock International, emphasized the diversity of the lineup, highlighting a blend of hip-hop, electronic dance music, and country acts that reflect the brand's evolving identity and global appeal. The announcement comes as South Florida Motorsports continues its award-winning run, having been named Formula 1 Promoter of the Year in both 2025 and at the 2026 Autosport Awards.

Hard Rock Hotel New York appoints Jeannine Graham as Director of Sales & Marketing. Graham brings a dynamic luxury hospitality background and proven track record in strategic sales leadership to Midtown Manhattan's music-inspired hotel New York, New York (March 30, 2026) - Hard Rock Hotel New York, the vibrant 446-room property located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, announces the appointment of Jeannine Graham as Director of Sales & Marketing. With an extensive career spanning luxury and lifestyle hospitality, including multiple hotel openings across major markets, Graham joins the leadership team with a refined strategic lens and deep industry relationships. In her new role, Graham will oversee the hotel's sales and marketing strategy, driving revenue growth, strengthening brand positioning, and further elevating Hard Rock Hotel New York's presence within the New York hospitality landscape. She will lead the property's group, corporate, and leisure sales initiatives while supporting marketing efforts across its signature venues, including Sessions Restaurant & Bar and RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Graham's hospitality career began on the East End of Long Island at Southampton Inn before moving into reservations with Leading Hotels of the World, where she transitioned into her first sales role. She later joined the reopening team for The Peninsula New York, setting the stage for a series of senior leadership roles at some of the industry's most prestigious properties, including The Ritz-Carlton Boston, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and Hotel Bel-Air. Her career reflects a consistent presence within high-profile luxury markets. Most recently, she served as Director of Sales & Marketing for Grayson Hotel, where she was part of the opening team. She also held the role of Complex Director of Sales & Marketing with SIXTY Hotels prior to joining Hard Rock Hotel New York. Known for her ability to blend strategic vision with hands-on execution, Graham has built a reputation for driving performance, cultivating long-standing client relationships, and successfully positioning both legacy luxury brands and independent lifestyle properties in competitive urban markets. "We are thrilled to welcome Jeannine to Hard Rock Hotel New York," said David Salcfas, General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel New York. "Her depth of experience across luxury and lifestyle brands, combined with her strong leadership and market insight, will be instrumental as we continue to expand our group and corporate presence while strengthening our position as one of Midtown's leading lifestyle hotels."

Hard Rock calls on Clair Global Integration for Ottawa opening. Published 26 March 2026 [Canada] Hard Rock International has once again turned to Clair Global Integration (CGI) for the fit out of the audio, video and performance lighting systems for one of its premier entertainment destinations, its first in Canada. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, which opened in 2025, offers guests hotel, gaming and dining options, as well as a classic Hard Rock Café, a bar stage for stripped down performances and, at the heart of its brand, Hard Rock Live, a 2,200 capacity live music and entertainment venue. CGI's services entailed venue-wide control of all AVL systems, audio (distributed and performance PA), video (distributed IPTV video, LED walls), lighting control (performance lighting features) and custom fabrication (performance lighting and rigging). "This project drew on the strength of collaboration," begins Jason Hertz, sr. project manager, CGI. "As always, there's a focus on Clair's expertise and local technical support to fully deliver the client vision. "In close collaboration with local AV integration company Branch Audio Visual, internally at Clair Global, and with our design partners at NV5 and Sceno Plus, we stayed in sync with Hard Rock AV programme manager Kyle Richford's vision for this space," adds sr. CGI project manager, Mark Mistal. "With every new property they open, Hard Rock is consistently looking to elevate their guest experience through the latest innovations and technologies. It's our mission with each new property to continually provide Hard Rock with the latest technology and functionality to allow them to achieve that." Designed by Sceno Plus, the Hard Rock Live music venue features an L-Acoustics speaker system, ATS-Pro video walls, a Ross Video switcher, a grandMA3 full-size lighting console, and CM motors, all built to touring standards. The stage's custom rigging and fabrication was courtesy of the CGI engineering team in Lititz, PA. Jason continues: "The music venue of any Hard Rock establishment will want to have a state-of-the-art sound system. The nature of their venues is to have a tour-ready rider, worthy of a special grand opening and the kind of touring talent that Hard Rock attracts throughout the year." The venue placed a strong emphasis on Canadian artists taking centre stage, with opening week acts including David Foster, Katharine McPhee and Clair Global touring client, Avril Lavigne. He continues: "It was great to work with Avril's team, who had flown in from a huge festival the day before to play an intimate set at this venue, utilising house equipment with ease." Upon entry to the property, the exterior aspect was carefully considered, with 1Sound Cannon C6 marine speakers, colour-matched to the building, chosen to play music from the moment guests pull up. CGI's scope also included the casino areas, which were designed by consultants NV5. CGI handled the distribution of audio and video to back-of-house locations within the Live venue, with the system managed by QSC Q-SYS and featuring JBL Professional loudspeakers. For the casino distributed audio, CGI engineer Joe Holcomb tuned, and time aligned all audio zones throughout the casino and ancillary spaces. Here, Hard Rock required robust control of distributed audio and video systems. The performance audio PA in the Hard Rock Café comprised more L-Acoustics and Yamaha; the lobby bar stage, known as the Council Oak Stage, utilised further 1Sound speakers, Powersoft amplification, and Midas consoles. Both areas employed Shure for RF. PA tuning in the Hard Rock Café stage was by L-Acoustics' Andre Pichette, and the Council Oak Stage and exterior speakers were perfected by Lou Marinello of 1Sound. Video and signage designs used a combination of Taylorleds, Novastar, Samsung displays, Tripleplay IPTV, Kiloview, Aja, and Atlona and performance and feature lighting leaned on ETC, Pathway, and Chauvet Professional fixtures. Control was again handled by QSC Q-SYS. A centrepiece in the Ottawa location is a custom-lit piece of feature lighting in the form of a stunning maple leaf guitar, located in the ceiling of the main entrance. Mark concludes: "CGI handled lighting control and programming to make sure this iconic piece riffs perfectly with the venue vibe in real time." The first few months of performances included concerts by Tom Cochrane (Red Rider) and Ann Wilson (Heart). Weekly news headlines. Get weekly headlines straight to your inbox!