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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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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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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Festival news: BTS lead star-studded iHeartRadio lineup

Plus lineups and latest announcements from Portola, Out of the Blue, Riot Fest, Montreux, and more

News 03 June 2026

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Margate Winter Gardens

Reopening Margate Winter Gardens seeks to reignite touring heritage

The seafront UK venue has announced a March 2027 opening date after four years of closure and a renovation that will take capacity to 3,000

News 03 June 2026

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The Showtime Group charts next phase of growth

Founder Leo Green is readying to scale the UK-based company's repertoire-led portfolio of live experiences following new investment

News 03 June 2026

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AEG Presents doubles down on Austin with new venue

The entertainment company will take over a 1,700-cap space in the Texas capital, adding to its forthcoming 4,000-cap venue in the city

News 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

News 02 June 2026

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Wembley Stadium set for ‘biggest ever’ live music 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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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 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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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

The run will see the singer visit North America and Europe, and will consist of multi-night arena residencies in major markets

News 28 May 2026

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Touring Entertainment Report 2026

The only global overview and analysis of touring content in the world, and the go-to guide for professionals worldwide.

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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

News 28 May 2026

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Corona Capital

Festival news: Corona Capital reveals ‘revamped’ edition

News 28 May 2026

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Flying Solo: Half a century for John Giddings

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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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

News 27 May 2026

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

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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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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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

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

Over 40 grassroots spaces received €20,000 grants for their role in consistently programming Irish artists

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

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

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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The Showtime Group charts next phase of growth

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International Ticketing Report 2025

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

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

News 22 May 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 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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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

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

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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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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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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Global Stadium Report 2025

The Global Stadium Report is the first publication dedicated to global stadium touring worldwide.

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

News 21 May 2026

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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’

With its new global report, Ticketmaster has given insight into how sporting fans' expectations are shifting toward premium entertainment offering

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

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

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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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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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’

President/CFO Joe Berchtold chalks up speculation around tour cancellations to 'scalper marketing programme'

News 18 May 2026

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The Great Escape concludes 20th anniversary edition

The industry conference and festival returned to Brighton between 13-16 May, with an IQ-hosted panel delving into the modern agency business

News 18 May 2026

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Plans proposed for UK festival consultancy scheme

The move would see Brighton and Hove Council consult on the country's 'Purple Guide' regulatory handbook for festivals

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

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

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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