Benjamin Leatherman is a staff writer at Phoenix New Times. He focuses primarily on arts, culture, music, and nightlife, with a keen interest in events, entertainment, and cultural movements. Benjamin has been featured in NewsBreak and Phoenix New Times, and he is recognized for his contributions to the field, having earned multiple awards from the Arizona Press Club.
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Festivalgoers rage in the crowd during Goldrush Music Festival 2025 at Rawhide in Chandler. Alexis Pynn
By: Benjamin Leatherman
Louis Tomlinson, A$AP Rocky and Madison Beer are also coming to the Valley this month.
By: Benjamin Leatherman
Next month, he plans to bring the biggest and most ambitious project of his cosplay career to San Diego Comic-Con.
By: Benjamin Leatherman
Watsky, Shoshana Bean and other standout acts highlight the upcoming season.
By: Benjamin Leatherman
For decades, KOY, KOOL and KMLE broadcast here. But a mega gaming and entertainment destination will soon take its place.
Superheroes, anime icons and video game characters took over the Phoenix Convention Center.
By: Benjamin Leatherman, Mike Madriaga, Jennifer Goldberg, Sam Eifling
Cosplayers and other attendees walk through the skybridge between the North and West buildings of the Phoenix Convention Center during Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026 on Sunday, June 7. Benjamin Leatherman
Band of Horses, Black Veil Brides and Madeon are among the acts coming to the downtown Phoenix venue.
By: Benjamin Leatherman
Check out these cultural event, festivals and community gatherings throughout the Valley.
By: Benjamin Leatherman
Bill Murray, Kristin Chenoweth and Audra McDonald are among the stars coming to Arizona Musicfest's 2026-27 season.
