Events-ticketing giant Live Nation Entertainment and wireless carrier Vodafone have created a mobile application that lets consumers get information about concerts, the latest news about the bands and participate in promotions.

British carrier Three UK has extended a new Facebook and Twitter-friendly music store from Android-based handsets to more of its mobile phone customers.

Mobile entertainment agency skyrockit’s commerce-enabled music remix application, Romplr, cracked the top five free applications in iTunes two days after its relaunch.

Canadian wireless carrier Telus has deployed Alcatel-Lucent’s new digital media store to support its ringtone, image and mobile gaming service offerings.

Indie rock recording artist Guided By Voices is launching a multi-content mobile storefront in conjunction with its upcoming reunion tour kicking off later this year.

Entertainment categories such as mobile gaming, music and social networking are dominating the applications space, according to skyrockit’s newest executive.

Universal Music Group has partnered with mobile content technology vendor m-Wise to provide a fully managed mobile storefront with keyword management and campaign creation.

Progressive rock/jam band Umphrey’s McGee is letting attendees of its concerts use their mobile phones to buy a recording of the live performance.

Hip-hop label Delicious Vinyl is letting fans buy tracks from Young MC, the Pharcyde and Tone Loc, and remix them on their Apple mobile device.

Country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is using mobile applications to engage her fans, as well as drive music downloads and concert ticket sales.