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Páramo Presenta’s international bid: ‘We want people to think of Colombia’

The Bogotá-based concert and festival promoter's CEO shares his ambitions to make Colombia a must-visit destination in Latin America

News 29 May 2026

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Kanye West & Travis Scott shows axed by Italian authorities

Due to be part of the recently rebranded Hellwatt Festival, the festival founder tells IQ of plans to stage the pair of shows elsewhere

News 01 June 2026

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Mongolia’s Steppe Arena on its unique approach to booking

The Ulaanbaatar venue says audiences are now expecting top-class live entertainment despite the challenges of booking in the country

News 01 June 2026

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Live Nation takes majority stake in Argentina’s Dale Play Live

The formal partnership will see Dale Play promote Latin acts in Argentina, while DF Entertainment will continue to work with Live Nation on international acts

News 01 June 2026

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Irish acts lead 2026 European Talent Exchange bookings

Madra Salach, Dove Ellis, and Florence Road are among the most in-demand artists for this year's talent exchange programme

News 01 June 2026

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Legends Global-operated California amphitheatre ready to open

With a naming rights deal secured, the $21m FMB Amphitheater of Long Beach will open this week with a show from local superstar Snoop Dogg

News 01 June 2026

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Ironworks London

Temporary 7,000-cap electronic venue set for London’s riverside

Six shows for this year and a handful for 2027 are on the cards for the new Ironworks venue

News 01 June 2026

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Freedom 250 concerts dealt blow with flurry of artist dropouts

Trump suggests cancelling the concerts as he also bemoans court ruling to remove his name from Washington's Kennedy Centre

News 01 June 2026

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Live Nation bolsters Greek market presence with HPP investment

News 29 May 2026

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Resurgent Live Entertainment division drives CTS Eventim Q1 growth

News 29 May 2026

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Flying Solo: Half a century for John Giddings, part 2

Feature 29 May 2026

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Black Promoters Collective marks first Billboard top-ten tour ranking

News 29 May 2026

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Movers and shakers: All Things Live announces new CEO

Christian Folden Lund will take the helm from June, plus the latest other movers and shakers news

News 29 May 2026

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‘LatAm is delivering a lot’: Bonus Track doubles down on Brazil’s live sector

Brazilian live leader Luiz Oscar Niemeyer tells IQ about reviving festivals and venues to help strengthen the country’s touring market

News 29 May 2026

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Gracie Abrams announces ‘Look At My Life’ NA and Europe tour

News 28 May 2026

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Live Nation pilot aims to establish touring accessibility framework

News 28 May 2026

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Vermont to cap ticket resale value from July

The state will become the second in the US to legislate against unrestricted ticket resale

News 28 May 2026

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Corona Capital

Festival news: Corona Capital reveals ‘revamped’ edition

Plus: updates from C2C, MED Festival, Gula Gula, Wasteland, and more, as Rock In Rio counts down 100 days until kickoff

News 28 May 2026

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Flying Solo: Half a century for John Giddings

Although John Giddings has notched up 50 years in the business, he’s someone who doesn’t like to look backwards, so here’s his story so far, and what lies ahead

Feature 28 May 2026

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IFF LA

ROSTR and Live Nation announced as key IFF LA partners

Through the partnership with the world's leading festival booking event ROSTR will build custom tools for attendees and co-author an annual North American Festival Report

News 28 May 2026

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Issue 144 May 2026

The Art of Loving Live

Olivia Dean tour report; John Giddings' Half Century; Behind the scenes at B.R.A.T.; and more...

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Protect Group targets booking anxiety as live events face shorter sales windows

The company says its Refund Protect product is helping promoters, venues, and ticketing platforms convert fan demand earlier in the sales cycle

Promoted 28 May 2026

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Shakira takes home Tour of the Year at AMAs

The singer's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour adds the award to a long list of accolades

News 27 May 2026

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Kuala Lumpur headline season 2026

‘Headline Season’ aims to boost Kuala Lumpur as concert capital

A new concert series will bring international stars to six venues across the city in a growing live market

News 27 May 2026

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North Sea Jazz, Rotterdam, Netherlands

‘We’ve learned a lot through experience’: North Sea Jazz Festival at 50

As the festival brings up its half-century, its director talks balancing evolving operations and programming with its immense legacy

News 27 May 2026

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Collapsed Met Opera investment sparks debate over future classical funding

The legendary New York opera company is now seeking to replace $200m that was lost when investors backed out last month

News 27 May 2026

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Pikachu from Pokémon

Immersive Pokémon experience to tour Europe in 2027

The Japanese phenomenon will be brought to life by the Pokémon Company International, Moment Factory and Mitsui Fudosan

News 27 May 2026

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Becky Hill MVT Everywhere at Once

MVT’s Everywhere at Once to ‘bring festival season to grassroots’

The festival will put on performances by more than 2,000 artists in more than 400 venues across the UK next month

News 27 May 2026

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Stray Kids’ StrayCity to bring festival production to special concert run

The three-date run has launched with festival-style branding for its shows in Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico

News 26 May 2026

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Pompeii Amphitheatre

‘A magical yet fragile place’: Beats of Pompeii’s music tourism vision

News 26 May 2026

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Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Nederlander Concerts acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre

News 26 May 2026

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Music Cities Convention

Conference news: Music Cities Convention confirms final wave of speakers

News 26 May 2026

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60 Irish venues awarded share of €1m grassroots funding pot

News 26 May 2026

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Olivia Dean rounds out BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend with headline set

The festival returned to the North East after 21 years, drawing 100,000 fans

News 25 May 2026

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UK Purple Guide scheme draws questions from critics

The events sector scheme would be the first Primary Authority to consult on non-legally binding guidance, inviting skepticism from its opponents

News 25 May 2026

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How a policy mistake inspired Sydney’s world-leading nightlife revival

Comment 25 May 2026

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Confusion around Italy’s Hellwatt Festival after founder’s exit

News 25 May 2026

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Tour news: BTS and Post Malone head to Australia

Plus: UK and Ireland dates unveiled by The Script, Morrissey, and Culture Club

News 25 May 2026

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Influential committee of UK MPs urge competition investigation into live sector

Competition authority tells IQ it is "giving active and careful consideration to undertaking markets work in this area”

News 24 May 2026

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Parliament of Pop at the Bundestag

German ticket levy ‘at a standstill’ with voluntary scheme

At an event this week, live sector figures say they increasingly feel progress is stalling with reliance on voluntary ticket contributions

News 22 May 2026

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Sand, steel & Shakira: Behind the historic Copacabana mega-show

Veteran promoter Luiz Oscar Niemeyer tells IQ what it took to welcome 2 million people for the latest instalment of the Rio series

News 22 May 2026

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Hans Zimmer: Taking film concerts to the next level

With 50 sold-out arena shows and over half a million ticket sales, Hans Zimmer’s latest tour is redefining how audiences experience scores

Feature 20 May 2026

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What a score: The rise of cinema with live orchestras

As a new generation discovers soundtracks, and nostalgia drives rewatching favourite films, Eamonn Forde charts the growing popularity of movie and orchestra experiences

Feature 11 May 2026

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Trusted IP: Exhibition trends beyond immersive

Adam Woods explores key developments in touring exhibitions

Feature 11 May 2026

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LATAM: The land of opportunity?

Josefina Armendariz & Florencia Mauro report on booming touring entertainment in Latin America, where diverse markets make local knowledge the key to success

Feature 11 May 2026

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Cuarteto: The Argentinian party music going global

Cuarteto’s rise is being driven less by streaming and more by a relentless live model, with high-frequency shows, loyal audiences, and a touring logic built for scale

Feature 30 March 2026

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If we want this business to keep evolving, we have to look after the people who make it work

Maria May

The storied agent tells IQ about the inspiration behind her new dance music-focused programme with the Music Industry Therapist Collective

COMMENT 11 May 2026

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The role of the System-Breaking Grand Concert in Hungary’s struggle for System Change

Tamás Kádár

Sziget Festival CEO Tamás Kádár explains how a mass public concert energised voters ahead of Hungary's recent election

COMMENT 24 Apr 2026

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We come one: how live music creates physical synchrony

Paul Dolan

Behavioural scientist professor Paul Dolan dives into how live music helps us connect physically as well as emotionally

COMMENT 23 Apr 2026

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The launch of the UK Artist Touring Fund is a moment of real significance

Kelly Wood

Kelly Wood, National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers at Musicians' Union, outlines the fund's impact on the wider touring ecosystem

COMMENT 18 Mar 2026

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Putting on a show and supporting those in crisis is a clear win-win

Dr Natalie Roberts

As ILMC kicks off, Dr Natalie Roberts from charity partner Médecins Sans Frontières describes the impact live music can make

COMMENT 24 Feb 2026

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WME’s Shannon Saunders on country’s long-term sustainability

Comment 22 May 2026

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L-Acoustics Bruno Mars

L-Acoustics hails trucking space savings with new L1 soundsystem

News 22 May 2026

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Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew extends brand into residential space

News 22 May 2026

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SM Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines

Ticketmaster to enter Philippine market with SM Prime tie-up

News 22 May 2026

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Spotify to offer tour tickets to artists’ top listeners

With Reserved, the streaming platform will reward verified fans with access to an allocation of tour tickets ahead of general sale

News 21 May 2026

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UK Summer VAT Savings scheme expects voluntary concert price reductions

The cut has also drawn questions, coming only days after the government claimed a VAT cut on the country's ticket levy would be too complex

News 21 May 2026

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Harry Styles’ Together, Together: A case study in music tourism

News 21 May 2026

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Fito & Fitipaldis blow out Spanish run with 450k+ tickets

News 21 May 2026

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Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons to headline Abu Dhabi GP concert

The band join Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson at Etihad Park in the concert series accompanying the Formula 1 event

News 21 May 2026

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Viagogo CEO claims firm ‘educated’ UK gov’t on price cap legislation

The comments come a week after long-anticipated price cap legislation was delayed to the dismay of UK live industry

News 21 May 2026

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Analyst warns of mid-tier festival vulnerability

Bernstein's Annick Maas said biggest brands and niche events can withstand current headwinds, leaving the sector's mid-level exposed

News 21 May 2026

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‘The mission I started, way back when, has come to fruition’

The founder of Move Concerts shares his optimism for the future, and says he’s delighted his mission to open up Latin America to global touring is reaping dividends

News 21 May 2026

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Legends Global-operated California amphitheatre ready to open

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Live Nation takes majority stake in Argentina’s Dale Play Live

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Irish acts lead 2026 European Talent Exchange bookings

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Temporary 7,000-cap electronic venue set for London’s riverside

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The only global guide to the live entertainment ticketing market – for anyone interested in or working in live event ticketing

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IFF LA on closing the North American festival booking gap

News 20 May 2026

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Frustration as ‘significant chunk’ of UK ticket levy set to be lost in tax

News 20 May 2026

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EDC Las Vegas to grow to two weekends in 2027

News 20 May 2026

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‘Fans want a live experience that blends sport with entertainment’

News 20 May 2026

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Australia’s Qudos Bank Arena charts new path

The country's largest indoor arena will become the Afterpay Arena, fully integrating flexible payment systems across the entire fan experience

News 20 May 2026

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Chiarra Morello FKP Scorpio

Movers & Shakers: FKP Scorpio adds Morello to international touring team

Plus UK Music unveils its new chair, while Ticketek Entertainment Group transitions Cameron Hoy to CEO

News 20 May 2026

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NSW parliamentary inquiry mulls support for ‘fragile’ live sector

News 19 May 2026

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Tour news: Smashing Pumpkins construct theatrical experience

News 19 May 2026

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Transatlantic cultural diplomacy programme set to launch

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States will kick start the Transatlantic Stars Music Program later this month

News 19 May 2026

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Tropicana Weston-super-Mare

Live Nation to open 10k-cap seafront venue in Somerset, UK in 2028

The Weston-super-Mare Tropicana could serve a similar role to Dreamland Margate in Live Nation's venue portfolio

News 19 May 2026

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Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo & ACL to make global streaming debut

Through Disney+, the trio of C3 Presents-promoted US festivals will be available to watch internationally for the first time this year

News 19 May 2026

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Kanye West’s India show scrapped over ‘safety’ concerns

The disgraced rapper's market debut at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium has been called off with days to go

News 19 May 2026

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COMMENT

Poor mental health in music is not inevitable – let's come together to change it

Sarah Woods

For Helplines Awareness Day, charity CEO Sarah Woods unveils a new targeted mental health support scheme for the live industry

COMMENT 23 Feb 2026

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At Sziget, neutrality has never been an option

Tamás Kádár

After their Take A Stand award win, CEO Tamás Kádár reconfirms the Hungarian festival's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community

COMMENT 11 Feb 2026

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The human need for connection has not gone anywhere

Alex Mahon

New Superstruct CEO Alex Mahon highlights the growing importance of concerts and festivals in the digital age

COMMENT 12 Jan 2026

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Music has a power that goes far beyond entertainment

Emma Banks

Nordoff and Robbins chair Emma Banks discusses how the next generation of CAA leaders are delivering change to charities and communities

COMMENT 22 Dec 2025

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Going independent isn't just a romantic idea

Johanna Beckman

Promoter Johanna Beckman describes how fledgling Swedish independent company Rush Ent. is doing things differently

COMMENT 18 Dec 2025

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Bulgarian industry hails Eurovision win as ‘new beginning’

News 18 May 2026

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Live Nation: Don’t get the blues over ‘blue dot fever’

News 18 May 2026

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The Great Escape concludes 20th anniversary edition

News 18 May 2026

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Plans proposed for UK festival consultancy scheme

News 18 May 2026

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HAIM at All Things Go 2025

Festival news: All Things Go reveals all-female lineup

Plus the latest lineups and updates from Afro Nation, BST Hyde Park, Roundhay, and more

News 18 May 2026

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BeatHub unveils name, opening date for Medellín arena

The 17,200-capacity DAVIarena, formerly known as Arena Primavera, will open its doors in November with a show from Colombian rockstar Juanes

News 18 May 2026

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Newly independent Sziget’s plans for life after Superstruct

News 15 May 2026

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Sphere confirms $1.7bn Abu Dhabi expansion

News 15 May 2026

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Apple Music establishes new live event streaming series

Club Live will launch this weekend with simulcasts from EDC Las Vegas, a first for the music streaming service

News 15 May 2026

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Live Nation pens booking deal at Brazil’s Nubank Parque

With the 10-year agreement, the entertainment giant will bring both international and Brazilian artists to the São Paulo stadium

News 15 May 2026

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Feelings at the forefront: The new metric of success

As experiences become more sophisticated, a new metric which places emotion and memory at the centre is emerging

Feature 15 May 2026

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London Stadium bids to boost concert-hosting competitiveness

The 80,000-capacity, east London venue is set to request a raise in its show counts from 10 to 24 per year

News 15 May 2026

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Q&A: Rissi Palmer, Color Me Country Foundation

Rissi Palmer speaks about her experiences with racism, and how the industry can start to change to be better

Comment 15 May 2026

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Emma Banks, Natasha Gfegory and Greg Parmley at the Great Escape.

‘My success is only the success of my clients’: The agent in today’s live sector

CAA's Emma Banks and Mother Artists' Natasha Gregory sat down with IQ at The Great Escape to talk about the changing agency landscape

News 14 May 2026

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Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

What Bernabéu Stadium’s concert noise decision could mean for promoters

A Spanish court's clearance of venue operators Real Madrid over volume violations might put promoters in the firing line

News 14 May 2026

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KPop Demon Hunters set to tour arenas globally

AEG Presents and Netflix have teamed up to bring the smash-hit film to life, with dates and venues to be announced

News 14 May 2026

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Movers & Shakers: AEG Presents elevates in North America, Korea

Raw Power Management, IAG, OVG, VMA, and PLASA have also announced movement in the latest roundup of industry activity

News 14 May 2026

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Madonna, BTS & Shakira up for inaugural World Cup halftime show

It will be the first time a halftime entertainment spectacle is being staged at football's biggest matchup

News 14 May 2026

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Europe’s vibrant Superestrella: Spain market report, part 2

In the concluding part of our look at the powerhouse market, IQ dissects the world-class festival scene and venue circuit

Feature 14 May 2026

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More than a show: M&S Bank Arena’s new era of hospitality

Shifting audience expectations are driving significant investment and innovation at the Liverpool arena, backed by a £2m investment

Promoted 14 May 2026

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US music office association forms to connect local ecosystems

Supported by the Recording Academy, the Association of Music Offices will be a first-of-its-kind national organisation

News 13 May 2026

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Juicy Fest Australasia

Agents warn against New Zealand festival artist fee recovery bid

Agency insiders say the bid could threaten established precedent for artist payments

News 13 May 2026

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Katseye steps up to arena level with Wildworld Tour

The Live Nation-produced tour will span 27 dates across the UK, Europe, and North America, including stops at The O2 and Crypto.com Arena

News 13 May 2026

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FanFair Alliance Ticket Touting campaign

UK sector dealt blow with anti-tout law delay

The UK industry has reacted with disappointment as long-promised touting crackdown emerges only as a draft bill

News 13 May 2026

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