How Romania’s ARTmania turned cancellation into a catalyst for change

Festival founder Codruta Vulcu tells IQ how it was "worth the sacrifice" for organisers to gain clarity around event licensing

News 10 August 2026

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Japan’s ASOBISYSTEM eyes global export with US expansion

The multi-pronged entertainment company is looking to capitalise on "one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for Japanese entertainment"

News 10 August 2026

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Fleadh Cheoil 2026 brings in a million fans in ‘record’ year

The 2026 Belfast edition of the Irish traditional music festival made for the "best attended Fleadh ever" across its eight-day span, organisers say

News 10 August 2026

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Australia launches first industry-led festival guide for organisers

"Festival Blueprint marks a significant milestone for the NSW festival industry and sets a strong foundation for the sector's future"

News 10 August 2026

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Lagos arena reveals June 2028 target date as rival project emerges

As an under-construction 12,000-cap space announced a new completion date, a rival arena project has released plans for a venue set for 2030

News 10 August 2026

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Inaugural LA Jazz Festival cancelled just hours before start time

Organisers blamed public safety and permitting issues for the decision, as some artist representatives say performers are left out of pocket

News 10 August 2026

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A festival that can’t be franchised: The secret to Outside Lands’ longevity

Co-founder Allen Scott of Another Planet Entertainment tells IQ how the festival's California roots are fuelling its innovation

News 07 August 2026

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LOS40 Primavera Pop set for October Argentina debut

The stalwart Spanish event will occur outside of Spain for the first time in its 60 year history after a deal with Argentinian promoter EB Producciones

News 07 August 2026

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Issue 146 Jul 2026

Bad Bunny's record-breaking stadium tour

The New Bosses 2026, K-pop Special, Tom Schroeder's 25 Years, Belgium Market Report

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Stadium Stars 2026: US & Canada

Feature 07 August 2026

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Live Nation makes major CEE move by acquiring trio of Prague venues

News 07 August 2026

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Conference news: SoAlive and Radar Madrid reveal lineups for 2026

News 06 August 2026

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Annie Lennox, Last Dinner Party help Wilderness Festival turn 15

News 06 August 2026

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OCESA Colombia unveils 6k-cap space next to Estadio Vive Claro

Vive Claro Music Hall will amplify the surrounding entertainment district and help bridge the gap between Bogotá's venue tiers

News 06 August 2026

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Festival Cordillera on Latin America’s evolving currency-resilient playbook

Páramo Presenta says "circles are being shaped" to bring a consortium approach to booking as part of the region's growing financial toolkit

News 06 August 2026

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‘A younger generation embracing jazz’: Blue Note on opening its first UK venue

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Two Canadian music rights orgs join to streamline royalties

News 06 August 2026

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‘Going to a festival alone is no longer a compromise’

Denmark's Smukfest is expanding its communal and camping initiatives for solo festival-goers as more look to go it alone

News 05 August 2026

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‘Free, city-led festivals can deliver’: Łódź 2026 brings in 800,000 fans

The free entry event tells IQ its unconventional model can match paid events for scale, production standards, and international bills

News 05 August 2026

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The Stadium Nations: What’s driving the global touring boom?

Will Page and Jeongbeom ‘JB’ Kim unpack two years' worth of stadium touring data to reveal today's touring trends

Feature 05 August 2026

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Singapore to gain 9,000-cap ‘versatile’ arena at EXPO centre

Apex @ EXPO will become the second music venue in Singapore EXPO, helping bridge the mid-tier and large-scale venue gap in the market

News 05 August 2026

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The New Bosses 2026

The New Bosses 2026

The industry has voted – IQ's annual list of top emerging executives is revealed. Read on to find out who made the cut this year

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Caitlin-Finn Ballard

Caitlin-Finn Ballard

ROAM

Ballard is a live booking agent in London, where she has spent the past six years representing artists and developing long-term live careers
Callum Burke

Callum Burke

Superstruct UK

With over 10+ years’ experience in the live music industry, Burke is now lead booker for six major UK Festivals at Superstruct
Christofer Melchior

Christofer Melchior

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

Joining AEG in 2022 as booking manager, Melchior is primarily responsible for booking Uber Arena and Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin
Lola Loog

Lola Loog

FKP Scorpio Sweden

Loog started in the industry in 2017 as a promoter assistant and gradually worked her way up, joining FKP Scorpio Sweden in 2024
Katie Morgan

Katie Morgan

Legends Global

With 15 years in the live music industry, Katie Morgan, Programming Manager, is part of the Concert Halls team at Legends Global
Fergal Looney

Fergal Looney

Primary Talent International

Looney works across an esteemed roster of established stars and exciting new talent at the London-based talent agency
Nic Tepper

Nic Tepper

Handsome Tours

Originally from Los Angeles, Nic Tepper is a Sydney-based tour promoter and has worked across North America, Europe and Australia
Anastasia Klochkivska

Anastasia Klochkivska

UTA

Klochkivska works as a music coordinator and is known for championing the next wave of artists, with a particular interest in their fan communities
Florian Plakolm

Florian Plakolm

Arcadia Live (FKP Scorpio)

Plakolm joined Arcadia Live in 2022, starting as a junior promoter and gravitating towards international shows and artists
Bryan Tan

Bryan Tan

Live Nation Asia

Tan is a Singaporean partnership and media specialist who has been building in the entertainment and events industry since 2016
Manuela Villazón

Manuela Villazón

Breakfast Live

Villazón is a talent buyer based in Bogotá, Colombia, specialising in international touring, artist development and audience growth
Solomon Ogunbiyi

Solomon Ogunbiyi

Live Nation

Ogunbiyi's path bridges both live music and fashion, giving him a broader, more rounded outlook within his profession
Elektra Banks

Elektra Banks

The Team

Banks works across the UK and European festival strategy within the agency’s growing global festivals department
Juan Velez

Juan Velez

RBK Fusion

Velez joined RBK Fusion in 2024 as a booking agent and promoter, focusing on developing international and Latin artists across the GSA market
Aimen Zaman

Aimen Zaman

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

At Coca-Cola Arena, Zaman combines her passion for live entertainment with data-driven marketing to connect audiences with experiences
Rens Peters

Rens Peters

Friendly Fire

Peters is a booking agent and concert promoter at Friendly Fire, one of the Netherlands’ leading concert promoters
Eabhan Gormley

Eabhan Gormley

MCD Productions

After cutting her teeth in various roles across dressing rooms and site office teams, Gormley stepped into an assistant role at MCD
Selma Eistrup Madsen

Selma Eistrup Madsen

Roskilde Festival

Madsen is helping develop a new concert series with the aim of strengthening collaboration across the Nordic music scene
Benji Stoll

Benji Stoll

Ticketmaster

Stoll has spent over seven years partnering with artists, managers, and promoters to build ticketing strategies that put fans first
Andrea Blahová

Andrea Blahová

Heartnoize Promotion/Pohoda Festival

Blahová is a Slovak live music production manager based in Prague, active across the Czech and Slovak alternative circuit

Play One We Know: New platform eyes greater data control for grassroots sector

The UK-based digital platform emphasises "self-sufficiency" for live professionals, saying "to have control they've got to have the data"

News 05 August 2026

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Tour news: Megadeth and Weezer expand global outings

Plus: Thomas Rhett and Tamer Hosny announce UK arenas, Daniel Caesar goes global, Natanael Cano confirms stadium trio, plus more...

News 05 August 2026

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Is a successful tour on-sale all in the timing?

With touring calendars filling up faster than before, industry execs weigh in on the "double-edged sword" of lengthening sale windows

News 04 August 2026

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Hungary’s Ozora Festival closes early after pair of attendee deaths

One fan died after falling from a stage structure in a suspected suicide, while another suffered a cardiac arrest

News 04 August 2026

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FTC Live to build outdoor venue in Quito’s Parque Bicentenario

The promoter framed the project as a modern upgrade to Ecuador's existing arenas and as meeting the operational needs of international touring acts

News 04 August 2026

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Global Stadium Report 2026 out now: Stadium Stars revealed

The second edition of IQ's deep-dive into the top end of international touring is now available, offering insight into the evolving sector

News 04 August 2026

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Tyla cancels Nigeria tour date as tensions with South Africa rise

The singer quietly removed a Lagos performance from her just-announced A*POP World Tour as tensions flare over anti-migrant demonstrations in her native South Africa

News 04 August 2026

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Ticketmaster scoops up Red UTS amid Uruguay entry

The acquisition will combine Red UTS' local market expertise and experience with Ticketmaster’s global scale and technology

News 04 August 2026

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Global Stadium Report 2026

An annual deep-dive into the very top tier of the international touring business.

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Massive Attack barred from Singapore after onstage display

News 03 August 2026

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Ghana Party in the Park shut down after crowd surge injures 23

News 03 August 2026

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Madonna caps off WorldPride’s second-annual music festival

News 03 August 2026

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DICE adds first Australian festival ticketing partner with Wildlands deal

News 03 August 2026

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New Bosses 2026: This year’s class of rising talent revealed

IQ's annual recognition of 20 executives from around the globe shaping the future of the business has landed...

News 03 August 2026

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‘Special in so many ways’: Atlas Festival on turning challenge into opportunity

The Ukrainian festival tells IQ how outgrowing its current site and persistent difficulty booking internationally are forging some of the festival's most profound moments

News 03 August 2026

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IQ 146 out now: Inside Bad Bunny’s DTMF tour, New Bosses revealed, K-pop’s global growth

News 03 August 2026

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Durban July races draw top international acts in show of touring hub potential

News 31 July 2026

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International audience growth drives Live Nation to $7.7 billion Q2 revenue

Executives also dismissed the notion of 'blue dot fever', saying consumers are spending at "record levels"

News 31 July 2026

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G! Festival: Inside one of the world’s most remote music festivals

With limited resources and temperamental weather on the Faroese village of Syðrugøta, its 6,600-capacity non-profit festival is a feat of logistics and community spirit

News 31 July 2026

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‘Unipol Dome is more than a new venue – it is a catalyst for Italy’

The Milan venue's MD, Luca Martinazzoli, fills IQ in on hosting the Olympics in its first six months and what the future holds...

Comment 31 July 2026

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Live Nation reveals plans for South America’s largest indoor arena in São Paulo

The 21,000-capacity venue is set to open in 2028 within the Cidade Center Norte district

News 30 July 2026

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Stadium Stars 2026

Stadium Stars 2026

Discover who made the cut, as Hanna Ellington profiles the 20 venues that made our 2026 list...

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AT&T Stadium

AT&T Stadium

Arlington, Texas, USA

Strategically positioned in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, AT&T Stadium has earned its reputation as one of the world's premier live event destinations, becoming a star in the US stadium circuit
SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, California, USA

SoFi Stadium has redefined the modern stadium concert experience, with a 70,000-capacity that is expandable to more than 100,000 for concerts
Goyang Stadium

Goyang Stadium

Goyang, South Korea

As some of Seoul's stadiums undergo redevelopment, Goyang has become the country's go-to destination for blockbuster live events
Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium

London, UK

Dominating the London skyline with its iconic 133-metre arch, the venue is one of the world's most sought-after stops for global touring
Merkur Spiel-Arena

Merkur Spiel-Arena

Düsseldorf, Germany

Configurable up to 65,000-capacity, Germany’s Merkur Spiel-Arena has earned a reputation as one of Germany's most versatile destinations for large-scale live entertainment
Nubank Parque

Nubank Parque

São Paulo, Brazil

Purpose-built with concerts in mind, Nubank Parque has established itself as one of Brazil’s premier stadium destinations for live music and sport
BC Place

BC Place

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver's BC Place has emerged as one of North America's fastest-growing stadium destinations, welcoming a record 1.2m visitors in 2024
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

London, UK

Tottenham Hotspur's stadium reopened on the site of the historic White Hart Lane in April 2019, following a £1.2bn redevelopment, doubling the capacity of the ground
Estadio El Campín

Estadio El Campín

Bogotá, Colombia

Originally conceived as a modernist concrete structure, El Campín has evolved into a 39,500-capacity venue that balances football fanfare and major concerts
Stade de France

Stade de France

Paris, France

With a flexible capacity of over 100,000 spectators, France’s national stadium is a must-play destination for both major international and leading French acts
Estadio GNP Seguros

Estadio GNP Seguros

Mexico City, Mexico

Formerly the Foro Sol, Estadio GNP Seguros reopened its doors two years ago and has swiftly reestablished itself as one of the world’s premier live music destinations
Accor Stadium

Accor Stadium

Sydney, Australia

A core part of Australia’s touring circuit, Accor Stadium (the second-largest stadium in the country) combines world-class event infrastructure with a strong focus on sustainability
Deutsche Bank Park

Deutsche Bank Park

Frankfurt, Germany

At the heart of one of Europe's best-connected cities, Deutsche Bank Park has established itself as a premier destination for international touring
Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Allegiant Stadium, positioned adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, has swiftly established itself as one of the premier destinations for global touring
National Stadium

National Stadium

The Kallang, Singapore

Strategically positioned between Singapore’s international airport and the city centre, the National Stadium remains the centrepiece of Singapore’s premier live entertainment precinct
Kai Tak Stadium

Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong

Opening just last year, Kai Tak Stadium has rapidly established itself as one of Asia’s foremost destinations for major international touring productions
Eden Park

Eden Park

Auckland, New Zealand

As New Zealand’s only stadium with a capacity of more than 50,000, Auckland’s Eden Park continues to raise the bar for touring in the Southern Hemisphere
Johan Cruijff ArenA

Johan Cruijff ArenA

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, Johan Cruijff ArenA has become one of Europe's most influential stadiums with a long-standing reputation for innovation and sustainability
Marvel Stadium

Marvel Stadium

Melbourne, Australia

Welcoming more than 47m fans since opening in 2008, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has established itself as one of the region’s leading venues for major live experiences
Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium

Madrid, Spain

Home to Atlético de Madrid, Spain’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano has established itself as one of Europe's leading destinations for stadium touring

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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NOWIE’s Cat Kevern on the need for a universal harassment reporting systems

The way the industry responds to sexual harassment is fundamentally broken

Cat Kevern

With 1 in 4 women working in events experiencing harassment, the Network of Women in Events' MD offers a pathway to improving protection

COMMENT 29 Jun 2026

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CAA’s Maria May unveils electronic-focused mental health initiative

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

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

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

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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‘You must be fulfilled culturally’: Senbla on its 15th anniversary

News 30 July 2026

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US lawmakers ‘demand answers’ from StubHub CEO over alleged ‘market manipulation’

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Festival news: Spilt Milk leads flurry of Australian announcements

News 30 July 2026

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Frankfurt arena project takes major step forward

News 30 July 2026

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‘Different languages’: SE Asia stadium touring hampered by public-private ‘misalignment’

DisrupTEIK Consultancy managing director Jin Teik Oon tells IQ about how the region could unlock its potential for international stadium touring

News 30 July 2026

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Record 233 million tune in to Tomorrowland livestreams

Global viewership for the Belgian electronic mega-event swelled by over 20% from last year's benchmark

News 30 July 2026

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Small Population, Big Sound: New Zealand market report

Feature 30 July 2026

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Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour records $467.5m gross

News 29 July 2026

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K-pop’s ‘Big Four’ unite with Korean gov’t to launch Fanomenon festival

The "Coachella-like" event from HYBE, JYP, SM, and YG will launch in Seoul next December before landing in Los Angeles in 2028

News 29 July 2026

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Haunted houses, prison tours, and tattoos: Inkcarceration on growing lifestyle offering

The Ohio metal and tattoo festival says hobby activities are growing in importance for drawing fans to live music

News 29 July 2026

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Movers & Shakers: HYBE, PRS For Music, Sphere Ent

Plus: Georg Leitner Productions expands UK presence, MVT adds external affairs leader, and major player departs Semmel Concerts...

News 29 July 2026

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World Cup tour brings Bresh to ‘best ever numbers’

How following the tournament around North America gave the travelling dance brand a golden opportunity to tailor events to different demographics

News 29 July 2026

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Japan’s ASOBISYSTEM eyes global export with US expansion

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Australia launches first industry-led festival guide for organisers

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Inaugural LA Jazz Festival cancelled just hours before start time

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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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Wasserman to sell remaining stake in The Team to Providence

News 29 July 2026

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‘Not worth the risk’: UK independent festivals facing dip in ticketer confidence

News 28 July 2026

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Tour news: Tyla goes global for the first time

News 28 July 2026

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HYBE revenue doubles year-on-year in ‘all-time high’ quarter

News 28 July 2026

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‘We don’t take this for granted’: How Labyrinth on the Thames is navigating success

Ahead of its second edition, co-founder Nick Castleman reveals how the series' historic setting helped power back-to-back sell-outs

News 28 July 2026

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Latitude Festival secures Henham Park future with 20-year site extension

Festival Republic managing director Melvin Benn told fans on stage a new deal secures the Suffolk site until 2046, as the festival marked its 20th anniversary

News 28 July 2026

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FTC Live anticipating ‘milestone’ year for Ecuador’s live calendar

News 27 July 2026

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‘A truly multi-generational festival’: Lollapalooza Berlin on 2026 edition

News 27 July 2026

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HYBE hails Tottenham attendance record with two-night BTS stand

The company says a citywide cultural festival helped draw 130,000 fans across two nights at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

News 27 July 2026

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Tim Leiweke’s EEP acquires minority stake in Bolton Wanderers FC

The former Oak View Group CEO has invested in the second-tier English club, with team directors welcoming EEP's history in venue development

News 27 July 2026

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Domestic artists boost Stade de France to ‘new chapter’ in music programming

Multi-night runs from Aya Nakamura, JUL, PLK, and David Guetta will help draw 2.7m fans to the iconic Parisian venue this year

News 27 July 2026

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Lebanese live revival dealt setback with Tiësto Beirut postponement

The Dutch electronic giant's 7 August performance is off, with promoters citing unspecified "challenges" amid ongoing regional conflict

News 27 July 2026

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Médecins Sans Frontières on the life-changing power of live music

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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Music Minds Matters’ Sarah Woods unveils new industry-specific study

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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Sziget’s Tamás Kádár on championing freedom of expression

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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Superstruct’s Alex Mahon on the need for human interaction

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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How CAA’s Task Force champions charity and community

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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Tenth UK concert space brought into community ownership by Music Venue Properties

News 24 July 2026

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Leading ticketing firm PLG snaps up Romania’s iaBilet

News 24 July 2026

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‘Everything was a challenge’: How geopolitics became the World Cup halftime’s biggest hurdle

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Extent of Australian touring disparity revealed in new study

News 24 July 2026

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‘Who owns the fan relationship?’: Agents raise questions over Spotify Reserved

Some say they are concerned Reserved will lead to a ring-fencing of valuable tour data, while some praise anti-tout effects of the feature

News 23 July 2026

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Lollapalooza blazes new path with THC drinks offering

One of the first major US festivals to roll out the elevated experience, the C3 Presents event will offer two cannabis-infused beverages

News 23 July 2026

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DICE strikes ticketing deal for two London venues

News 23 July 2026

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Hail to pay: Bad Bunny Milan fans due refunds after concert evacuated

News 23 July 2026

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English venues to receive ‘much needed’ 20% tax cut from 2027

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced all but the biggest venues will benefit from a 20% cut to business rates, starting next year

News 23 July 2026

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Festival news: Australia’s Spilt Milk to move Victorian home

Plus: Live Nation huddles up for Kickoff Festival, Lytham Festival confirms its first 2027 name, Freaky Deaky expands, plus more...

News 23 July 2026

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Fresh efforts behind New York biometric ban for venues

New York assembly members have revived their push for a vote on a potential ban on venues from using features such as facial recognition

News 22 July 2026

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Garden Helsinki arena faces funding obstacle as gov’t subsidy pulled

The Prime Minister survived a confidence vote yesterday amid controversy around a €35m pledge of state funds for an entertainment hub

News 22 July 2026

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Tour News: Kanye to Kazakhstan as Doja Cat adds Latto to NA run

Plus: the latest tour announcements from Harry Styles, Black Eyed Peas, Rebecca Black, and more

News 22 July 2026

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Inside Israel’s music market: ‘We’re in the political paradigm of waiting’

In a frank conversation with IQ, veteran promoter Hillel Wachs details how he's navigating a market increasingly isolated from the industry

News 22 July 2026

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‘Artistic ambition over financial risk’: UK’s Liveline Fund opens latest applications

Promoters, programmers, managers, and venues are eligible for the fund, with organisers aiming to support all sides of the live ecosystem

News 22 July 2026

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Permission To Dance: BTS’s Chile shows greenlit after negotiations

Authorities previously raised alarm over the pitch impact of the 360° show earlier this month and said they "never approved" the venue's use

News 22 July 2026

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In it for the long haul: TEG unveils new country division and festival

Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves will lead the three-city Australian festival, the first event from Longhaul Touring

News 21 July 2026

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UK live sector probe expected as regulator begins evidence gathering

The CMA has reportedly begun contacting live industry figures, saying it is giving "careful consideration to undertaking markets work in this area"

News 21 July 2026

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SISTIC targets official ticket resale in Singapore as regional ambitions grow

Following AXS's acquisition, CEO Joe Ow tells IQ why establishing safeguarded secondary channels is necessary in fragmented Southeast Asia

News 21 July 2026

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Montreal’s Olympic Stadium eyeing improved concert offering with interior revamp

The venue says it aims to be among the world's leading multipurpose venues, with hometown superstar Celine Dion already reportedly in talks to perform the opening concert

News 21 July 2026

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Helene Fischer’s 360° tour sets new bar for Schlager touring

Nearly 750,000 fans turned out to see the stadium spectacle, which was produced and promoted by Live Nation GSA

News 21 July 2026

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Dave Lagos and South Africa dates showcase divergent tour models for Africa

How the tour is using tailored pricing strategies to bridge the infrastructure gap between the Nigerian and South African markets

News 21 July 2026

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Inaugural World Cup Halftime Show illustrates live’s globalisation

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira led the 11-minute fundraising spectacle, underscoring the variety and breadth of today's music

News 20 July 2026

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Madison Square Garden sues Wired for ‘defamatory’ celebrity tracking claims

The legendary venue accused the publication of 'cherrypicking' fragments of data to "manufacture a false narrative" about its customer relations practices

News 20 July 2026

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