Newly independent Sziget’s plans for life after Superstruct

Sziget founder Károly Gerendai tells IQ about what has changed since he was last at the helm of the blockbuster festival

News 15 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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Sphere confirms $1.7bn Abu Dhabi expansion

The 20,000-capacity venue, the first of its kind outside the US, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2029

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

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

News 14 May 2026

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KPop Demon Hunters set to tour arenas globally

News 14 May 2026

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

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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US music office association forms to connect local ecosystems

News 13 May 2026

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Agents warn against New Zealand festival artist fee recovery bid

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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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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Europe’s vibrant Superestrella: Spain market report

IQ unpacks the market's role as a European powerhouse, driven by touring, festivals and its role as a gateway to the continent for LatAm artists

Feature 13 May 2026

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WME bolsters music team with trio of agent appointments

Jana Recmanikova joins the agency's international festival team, while Kath Butler and Giulia Spadaro are elevated in international touring

News 13 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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KOKO Camden celebrates 125th anniversary

The venue has unveiled a new recording studio and members' balcony for its live events

News 12 May 2026

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Primavera Sound’s LatAm return confirms lineup

Gorillaz and The Strokes are revealed as the event returns to the region after three years

News 12 May 2026

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‘Something is fundamentally broken’: Dutch festival shutdown triggers debate

Industry bodies have called on the government to issue standardised event frameworks after Loveland festival's permit was pulled

News 12 May 2026

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German industry renews calls for secondary ticketing crackdown

A new open letter to government says tickets must not be seen as a 'speculative investment'

News 12 May 2026

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Tour news: The Weeknd’s five-year tour to end in Asia

Plus: Hayley Williams launches full-scale run, Niall Horan to NA arenas, and Billy Corgan and Josh Groban pull out orchestras

News 12 May 2026

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Chile’s Lotus rolls out details of new two-day Latin festival

"It’s a space where our cultures come together," says co-creator Juanes of the new Bamba Festival, set to debut this October in Santiago

News 12 May 2026

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Touring Entertainment Report 2026 out now

Insight into teamLab's growth, Hans Zimmer's tour, and the power of superfans is in the fourth edition of the sector's only global overview

News 12 May 2026

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The Beatles Apple 3 Saville Row

London to host The Beatles fan experience from 2027

A new fan experience production will immerse fans in the iconic Saville Row Apple Corps. headquarters

News 11 May 2026

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Lucy Noble: ‘British Airways ARC sets the tone for our future’

News 11 May 2026

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‘The need for education is now’: Arenas Europe on its renewed advocacy mission

News 11 May 2026

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IQ 144 out now: behind Olivia Dean’s arena coup, Giddings on 50 years, Swiss market report

News 11 May 2026

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UK’s On The Beach festival generates £8.3m for Brighton

News 11 May 2026

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FIFA unveils ‘global’ World Cup opening ceremonies programme

Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Alanis Morissette, J Balvin, and Tyla are among the first names confirmed for the football tournament's openings

News 11 May 2026

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Venues: The key to unlocking more touring in Africa

The continent is enjoying plenty of demand for international tours but a lack of consistent venue quality is a stumbling block

Feature 08 May 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo steps up sold-out Unraveled Tour

News 08 May 2026

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Conference news: ARMC details full 2026 programme

News 08 May 2026

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Coldplay, Disguise visuals

EDM driving shift in festival visual production techniques, Disguise says

The visual experience firm says festivals are increasingly taking cues from EDM with expanded technical possibilities

News 08 May 2026

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CMA’s Sarah Trahern: ‘Country’s honesty translates anywhere’

In an exclusive Q&A, the Country Music Association chief has given her assessment on the genre's expansion and its next frontier

News 08 May 2026

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Concerts, merch help bump SM Entertainment’s Q1 revenue 21%

The South Korean company also opened its first physical merchandise store in China earlier this month, a positive sign for cultural relations

News 08 May 2026

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Ticketing firm Entrio Group expands foothold in Balkans

The Group has acquired Serbia-based Gigs Tix, which has worked with EXIT Festival, Madonna, Depeche Mode, and Ed Sheeran

News 08 May 2026

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Hans Zimmer: Taking film concerts to the next level

Hans Zimmer’s latest tour is redefining how audiences experience movie scores. Lisa Henderson talks to the key execs behind the success story

Feature 11 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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The Team makes three global appointments across music division

News 08 May 2026

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We can conquer it all: The Biffy Clyro Futique tour report, part 2

Feature 07 May 2026

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Travel cost fears prompt Mighty Hoopla Malta cancellation

News 07 May 2026

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Festival news: EXIT makes Montenegro move

News 07 May 2026

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Ticketmaster confirms around 350 layoffs

The cuts come across 'various functions', with the firm prioritising fewer initiatives - in engineering, product, and design

News 07 May 2026

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Time travel tourism: Unit1’s vision on avatar concerts’ future

The independent show producer's CEO unpacks the business model, ethical guardrails, and touring hurdles in live's next evolution

News 07 May 2026

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‘Divided Sky’: How Moment Factory brought Phish visuals to Sphere

News 07 May 2026

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We can conquer it all: The Biffy Clyro Futique tour report

Feature 06 May 2026

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Kacey Musgraves, Shaboozey lead tour announcements

Plus: Suki Waterhouse to play a cemetery, Hayley Williams plots new solo outing, Chris Brown & Usher add dates, Soda Stereo to US, and more...

News 06 May 2026

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Albania backs Kanye West show, green lights purpose-built venue

Taking a different stand from other European governments, Albanian officials have approved a temporary 60k-cap stadium to host Ye in July

News 06 May 2026

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Harry Styles announces fundraising Meltdown headline show

The superstar, who is curating this year's event, will use proceeds of the draw to support London's Southbank Centre

News 06 May 2026

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AMC Theatres launches ‘affordable’ live concert business

The Arena One format will offer a bespoke stage for artists to livestream performances directly to cinemas in an interactive experience

News 06 May 2026

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Huge legal accrual weighs down Live Nation Q1 results

News 06 May 2026

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New Legends Global report shows force of ‘The Goosebumps Effect’

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Slava’s Snowshow drives Chinese market growth for GAAP

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Are amphitheatres key to US urban development?

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Pussycat Dolls among string of tour cancellations

The trio say they took an "honest look" at their reunion run, following behind other cancellations from Zayn and Post Malone

News 05 May 2026

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Over 2m tickets sold for Karol G’s global stadium run

The Colombian superstar has also added a handful of new dates around the world to the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour

News 05 May 2026

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Making plans with Nigel, part 2

Feature 05 May 2026

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Paladin in discussions to acquire Entourage Talent Associates

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Ticketmaster rolls out end-to-end venue app platform in UK

The Ignite platform can bring ticketing, entry, and in-venue services into one app, early venue operators say

News 04 May 2026

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Movers and shakers: 30e adds Live Nation alum as strategy lead

Plus new appointments at Proactiv Entertainment, Sphere, ESEA Music, and AMC

News 04 May 2026

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Shakira draws vast crowd to free Copacabana Beach concert

Rio's mayor has claimed the the latest edition of the Todo Mundo no Rio series drew two million fans

News 04 May 2026

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India LEDC gives states deadline to adopt event approval framework

In its latest meeting, the LEDC announced concert planners will be able to use a film industry platform for event approval

News 04 May 2026

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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

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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

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

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Bulgarian stadium poised for €120m redevelopment

News 01 May 2026

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Vollou to trial digital setlist tracking at UK festivals

News 01 May 2026

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Sabrina Carpenter’s agents reveal the Short n’ Sweet path to Coachella triumph

News 01 May 2026

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ALSO Festival launches ‘Women in Sound’ initiative

Organisers say the scheme will address the 'underrepresentation' of women behind sound desks in the live sector

News 01 May 2026

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Festival news: Music Bank to debut in Barcelona

Plus: K-Pop dominates as Roskilde and Open'er expand lineups, North Sea Jazz marks 50 years, and more

News 01 May 2026

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These boots are made for tourin’: Country’s international growth, part 2

Feature 01 May 2026

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Boomtown levels up hydrogen-powered stage offering

News 30 April 2026

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These boots are made for tourin’: Country’s international growth

In part one of our deep dive into the genre's global rise, IQ looks at country's success in Australia, Latam, South Africa, and China

Feature 30 April 2026

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UK live royalties pass £100m in 2025

PRS for Music has reported a 13% jump in fees generated by the live sector compared to 2024

News 30 April 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo unravels a massive arena run for 2026-27

The star will return to the road, making stops across North America, Europe, and the UK, with the Live Nation-promoted The Unraveled Tour

News 30 April 2026

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‘South Asian Sounds’ leads Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary

The third edition of the festival will see five days of Indian classical and contemporary music across the Centre's venues

News 30 April 2026

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‘In Italy, Litfiba are part of the cultural fabric’

MC² Live's CEO, Andrea Pieroni, tells IQ about the band's 150,000 ticket haul for the 20-date reunion run across the country

News 30 April 2026

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Tallinn arena to unlock outdoor stage for blockbuster summer shows

A rapidly developed concept now sees the venue welcome The Cure, Kings of Leon, and Scorpions in a novel outdoor event space this summer

News 29 April 2026

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Hilary Duff’s marketing masterplay: Small stages, big results

CAA's Michelle Craig breaks down the balancing act behind Duff's return to the stage, which has sold 775,000 tickets worldwide

News 29 April 2026

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Live Nation Spain launching quartet of degree courses

“Helping to train the talent that will shape the music industry in the coming years is a strategic priority for us," says the company

News 29 April 2026

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BTS helps power HYBE to highest-ever Q1 revenue

The K-pop titans helped elevate the Korean entertainment giant to over €400m in revenue through their new record, merch, and live shows

News 29 April 2026

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Rapperholic Ghanaian independence concert

Ghanaian rap’s London breakthrough makes ‘anything possible’

With sights now set on the O2 in 2027, promoters say Rapperholic's UK debut is challenging perceptions about diaspora events

News 29 April 2026

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EAA rebrands to Arenas Europe

The network has also added three new venues across Europe, bringing its membership to 46 arenas

News 29 April 2026

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Industry Insights: Eduardo Olea

From ticketing roots to arena ownership, BeatHub is building Colombia’s live music ecosystem: driving regulation, infrastructure and 360° experiences for fans and artists

News 28 April 2026

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A.R. Rahman’s Albert Hall production ‘built to travel’

The team behind the showcase of the acclaimed Rahman's music tell IQ about its international potential

News 28 April 2026

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OCESA unveils Coliseo GNP Seguros in Guadalajara

The Mexican live powerhouse is renovating the university-affiliated Estadio 3 de Marzo, with the aim of reopening it in August

News 28 April 2026

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Maharashtra state officials move to streamline event permissions

Leaders are looking to introduce a single-window clearance system to help bolster shows in the Indian state, which includes Mumbai

News 28 April 2026

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Tour news: BINI goes global

Plus North American dates announced by LCD Soundsystem, Beck, and Geese

News 28 April 2026

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