Has simplicity become touring’s next great spectacle?

Raw Cereal's co-founders tell IQ how advancing technology and a crowded market are driving demand for more thoughtful, connected experiences

News 09 June 2026

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Inside the big top: How Take That brought back ‘The Circus Live’

After the band launched a revival of its 2009 'The Circus Live' last month, manager Chris Dempsey tells IQ about the operation behind the grandstand event

News 08 June 2026

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Jay-Z announces Paris and LA stadium shows

The rapper adds to his 2026 live renaissance, having sold out three Yankee Stadium shows for July

News 09 June 2026

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India eyes diversified touring circuit with Guwahati Guns N’ Roses show

The Guwahati appearance is one of two dates for the band in India this November

News 09 June 2026

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BTS concerts spur South Korea hotel price-gouging crackdown

Following reports of Busan hotels charging up to 20x their usual rates, officials are proposing tougher penalties to help protect tourists

News 09 June 2026

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Surprise Olivia Rodrigo set rounds out 2026 Primavera Sound

The festival welcomed 287,000 fans across Barcelona with an edition that aimed to promote Catalan music and culture

News 09 June 2026

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Fix the Tix launches platform for reporting ‘predatory’ resale practices

Announcing the launch, coalition partner NIVA also says it has identified 6,000 deceptive URLs and called on states to bring additional consumer protections

News 09 June 2026

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Italy’s Hellwatt Festival saga ends in cancellation

The twice-rebranded RCF Arena event was fully shelved a week after local authorities axed performances from Kanye West and Travis Scott

News 09 June 2026

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Tour news: Charli xcx announces autumn US run

News 09 June 2026

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Tickets for Good expands into Germany

News 08 June 2026

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BST Hyde Park expansion highlights London’s growing festival debate

News 08 June 2026

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‘Built for a digital world’: NYC’s The Square opens with Madonna

News 08 June 2026

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‘Viable and scalable’: Move Afrika on its growing multi-city circuit

The event expanded to Pretoria in 2026, which Global Citizen's Iphie Chuks-Adizue says can be a proof of concept for pan-African touring

News 08 June 2026

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$7bn development around Chicago’s United Center launches

The privately funded undertaking will create a mixed-use entertainment destination, with plans including a new 6,000-capacity theatre

News 08 June 2026

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ILMC announces employee ownership transition and new senior appointments

News 05 June 2026

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The B.R.A.T. Pack: Inside Yungblud’s London base

Feature 05 June 2026

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AXS boosts partnerships with US independent venues

The ticketing leader has announced new partnerships with California's famed Troubadour, along with the seven-venue Marathon Live portfolio

News 05 June 2026

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Conference news: FOCUS Wales caps off bumper edition

Plus: Announcements from Germany's Reeperbahn, Iceland Airwaves, Bulgaria's SoAlive, and Spain's Primavera Pro

News 05 June 2026

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Primavera Sound

Storms force Primavera Sound opening night headliner cancellations

Organisers say conditions made it unsafe to proceed with the shows as fans voice frustration around communication

News 05 June 2026

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Tributes paid to MOBO Awards founder Kanya King CBE

Announcing her passing at age 57, the MOBO Awards said "the music world has lost one of its most fearless champions"

News 05 June 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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Zürich venue closures raise concerns for Swiss pipeline

"Artists may skip the market," Gadget's Stefan Wyss tells IQ of the long-term effects of mid-sized venue closures in the market's biggest city

News 05 June 2026

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Q&A: Annabelle Mauger, lililillilil

Annabelle Mauger describes her immersive experience pathway and explains what drives her creative vision, why accessibility is key for immersive events, and more

Comment 04 June 2026

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Mi Ami Festival on the emerging ‘middle road’ of Italian festivals

A tension is emerging between local and international focuses, the Milan festival says, as it wraps up its 2026 edition

News 04 June 2026

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British Airways ARC

‘Plug and play’ production package key to British Airways ARC proposition

As British Airways ARC approaches opening night, AEG Presents' Lucy Noble tells IQ how it aims to reduce costs for touring acts

News 04 June 2026

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China looks to open trio of Sphere-like venues

The LED-outfitted domes in Qianjiang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou will be around 20% the size of the landmark Las Vegas space

News 04 June 2026

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Irish live events express anger as tickets.ie ceases trading

One festival described the "painful experience" of learning it was owed €135,000 after the DEAG-controlled company was wound up

News 04 June 2026

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Movers & Shakers: Stageco ups Wouter Van Mierloo to CEO

Plus: The latest batch of industry appointments and promotions from Ticketek, MC² Live, Roundhouse, and DTD Concerts

News 04 June 2026

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LatAm ticketers eye increased resale integration

Senior ticketers in the South American market tell IQ about how more integrated resale could improve the fan experience

News 03 June 2026

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Touring Entertainment Report 2026

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Festival news: BTS lead star-studded iHeartRadio lineup

News 03 June 2026

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Margate Winter Gardens

Reopening Margate Winter Gardens seeks to reignite touring heritage

News 03 June 2026

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The Showtime Group charts next phase of growth

News 03 June 2026

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AEG Presents doubles down on Austin with new venue

News 03 June 2026

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City Focus: The mighty Manchester

The UK city is in the middle of a full-scale creative resurgence, powered by serious economic weight and cultural confidence

Feature 03 June 2026

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Australian industry body calls for live production tax incentive

Live Performance Australia has urged rebates worth 40% of eligible production expenses in the live sector

News 03 June 2026

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UK government was ‘up and down’ on touting measures, MP says

News 02 June 2026

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Céline Dion adds ten more dates to Paris residency

News 02 June 2026

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Tour news: Diljit Dosanjh & Phoebe Bridgers reveal major shows

Plus: Announcements from Dave, Kehlani, Massive Attack, Asake, A$AP Rocky, Nothing But Thieves, Duran Duran, Sonic, The Chicks, manifest & Adéla

News 02 June 2026

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Wembley Stadium set for ‘biggest ever’ live music summer

The national stadium today said it was expecting "around three million" fans to attend 34 concerts across the summer

News 02 June 2026

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EXIT rolls out Pyramids of Giza festival as world tour expands

Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi, and Adriatique are among the first names confirmed for Starlight Festival, set for 8-11 October

News 02 June 2026

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Is P-pop Asia’s next major music export?

Acts like BINI and SB19's arrival on the US festival circuit indicate how the Pinoy pop genre from the Philippines is making waves worldwide

News 02 June 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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Mongolia’s Steppe Arena on its unique approach to booking

News 01 June 2026

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Legends Global-operated California amphitheatre ready to open

News 01 June 2026

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

News 01 June 2026

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Kanye West & Travis Scott shows axed by Italian authorities

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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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

News 01 June 2026

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

News 01 June 2026

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Live Nation bolsters Greek market presence with HPP investment

The deal formalises a long-running partnership and aims to build on recent record-setting Greek shows by Metallica and Iron Maiden

News 29 May 2026

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Resurgent Live Entertainment division drives CTS Eventim Q1 growth

Overall EBITDA grew nearly a fifth year-on-year, though Live Entertainment's 151% jump is relative to a low base in 2025

News 29 May 2026

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

In part two of IQ's profile, Eamonn Forde delves into Giddings' story so far

Feature 29 May 2026

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Black Promoters Collective marks first Billboard top-ten tour ranking

National tours for Brandy and Monica and New Edition have landed the collective in Billboard Boxscore's 'Top Promoters Chart'

News 29 May 2026

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Jay-Z announces Paris and LA stadium shows

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Fix the Tix launches platform for reporting ‘predatory’ resale practices

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Movers and shakers: All Things Live announces new CEO

News 29 May 2026

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

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

Feature 28 May 2026

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ROSTR and Live Nation announced as key IFF LA partners

News 28 May 2026

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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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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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Collapsed Met Opera investment sparks debate over future classical funding

News 27 May 2026

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Pikachu from Pokémon

Immersive Pokémon experience to tour Europe in 2027

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’

News 27 May 2026

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

News 26 May 2026

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Pompeii Amphitheatre

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

The event's artistic director says no other location can match the Bay of Naples in combining cultural offerings with live music experiences

News 26 May 2026

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Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Nederlander Concerts acquires Vina Robles Amphitheatre

The independent concert promoter and venue operator takes control of the 3,000-capacity outdoor venue on California’s Central Coast

News 26 May 2026

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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

In three years, the number of venues hosting live music and accessing extended trading hours has quadrupled

Comment 25 May 2026

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

The festival founder tells IQ that "Hellwatt still exists" after RCF Arena's operators distanced themselves from the original configuration

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

WME's Shannon Saunders discusses country music's increasing sustainability – from experimentation to successful stadium adoption

Comment 22 May 2026

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L-Acoustics hails trucking space savings with new L1 soundsystem

CEO Laurent Vassié said efficiencies unearthed in manufacturing will "translate directly on tour"

News 22 May 2026

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Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew extends brand into residential space

The global entertainment brand will introduce a Miami housing development, with residents gaining access to the brand's event ecosystem

News 22 May 2026

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SM Mall of Asia Arena, Philippines

Ticketmaster to enter Philippine market with SM Prime tie-up

The new venture, SM Ticketmaster, will absorb ticketing services currently offered through SM Tickets

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

New data reveals the British star's 12-night stand in London is expected to generate over £1 billion in consumer spend

News 21 May 2026

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

The Spanish rockers closed their Aullidos Tour over the weekend, demonstrating "the strength and cultural relevance of local artists"

News 21 May 2026

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