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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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Etihad Arena unveils ticketing partnership with District by Zomato

The move is the latest shift by entertainment aggregator Zomato towards the ticketing sector

News 19 May 2026

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NSW parliamentary inquiry mulls support for ‘fragile’ live sector

The committee yesterday (18 May) heard submissions around insurance costs, policing, and transport support for the industry

News 19 May 2026

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Tour news: Smashing Pumpkins construct theatrical experience

Plus: Louis Tomlinson & Jamiroquai to tour Latam, Tove Lo unveils biggest outing yet, and Dan + Shay & Roger Daltrey to hit North America

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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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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Bulgarian industry hails Eurovision win as ‘new beginning’

"Eurovision has put the spotlight here – the next step is to use it properly," says Ruth Koleva of the country's maiden victory

News 18 May 2026

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

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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

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

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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Sphere confirms $1.7bn Abu Dhabi expansion

News 15 May 2026

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Apple Music establishes new live event streaming series

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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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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‘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

News 13 May 2026

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Katseye steps up to arena level with Wildworld Tour

News 13 May 2026

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FanFair Alliance Ticket Touting campaign

UK sector dealt blow with anti-tout law delay

News 13 May 2026

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Europe’s vibrant Superestrella: Spain market report

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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KOKO Camden

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

News 12 May 2026

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

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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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 Beatles Apple 3 Saville Row

London to host The Beatles fan experience from 2027

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

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

The news follows Live Nation's strategic investment in promoter Louder, a leading UK entertainment company in the electronic space

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

Feature 08 May 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo steps up sold-out Unraveled Tour

News 08 May 2026

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ARMC 2026

Conference news: ARMC details full 2026 programme

Plus: full schedules for Brighton Music Conference, Primavera Pro, and more

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

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Ticketing firm Entrio Group expands foothold in Balkans

News 08 May 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

Plus: a new Spanish edition for Cosquín Rock, lineups for Australian and US fests, and Brockwell Live gets the go-ahead

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

News 07 May 2026

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

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

IQ finds out from those behind the scenes just how Biffy Clyro continue to grow their fanbase, as new generations discover their music

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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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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AMC Theatres launches ‘affordable’ live concert business

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’

News 06 May 2026

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Slava’s Snowshow drives Chinese market growth for GAAP

News 05 May 2026

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Are amphitheatres key to US urban development?

New venues in Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California are being positioned as "anchors" to wider entertainment districts

News 05 May 2026

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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

News 05 May 2026

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Making plans with Nigel, part 2

Feature 05 May 2026

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Rick Levy Paladin CEO

Paladin in discussions to acquire Entourage Talent Associates

The acquisition will see Rick Levy take over as CEO

News 05 May 2026

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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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Making plans with Nigel

In part one of IQ's look back on Nigel Hassler's 40 years in the industry, the agent says his success in the business stems from a chance love affair with Canada

Feature 04 May 2026

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Bulgarian stadium poised for €120m redevelopment

Football club Levski Sofia is renovating its home base, Sofia's Georgi Asparuhov Stadium, which will see it boost its concert-hosting ability

News 01 May 2026

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Vollou to trial digital setlist tracking at UK festivals

The company says its system aims to 'close the royalty gap' seen in live electronic music

News 01 May 2026

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

Following her return to the California festival, CAA's Mario Tirado and Marlene Tsuchii fill IQ in on the popstar's path to headliner status and what's on the horizon

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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Music Bank Lisbon 2025

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

In part two of our deep dive into the genre's global rise, IQ looks at country's success in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Norway, and Sweden

Feature 01 May 2026

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Boomtown levels up hydrogen-powered stage offering

The UK event will scale up its renewably energised stage to a 20,000-capacity iteration, in partnership with GeoPura

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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