Where art has no borders

Despite teamLab’s unconventional hierarchy, it built hugely popular cultural destinations. IQ asks Takashi Kudo how.

Feature 11 May 2026

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Live music recognition tech forcing ‘fundamental shift’ for PROs

CEO of MVT-partnered Audoo says strides towards the "holy grail" of live music recognition could significantly change royalty distribution operations

News 11 June 2026

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From block party to blockbuster: Kilby Block Party’s remarkable rise

The team behind the independent Utah festival tell IQ how a combination of flexibility and community has helped power its incredible growth

News 11 June 2026

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New L-Acoustics LiDAR mapping eyes time savings for venues

The company becomes the first speaker manufacturer to offer venue-scale LiDAR capture integrated into its sound system software, Soundvision

News 12 June 2026

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Disney Worlds Collide Tour cred. Concerts Special

Disney Worlds Collide Tour unveils debut European run

Hit family entertainment concert tour will debut outside of North America when it hits European arenas in early 2027

News 12 June 2026

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Patricio O'Ryan Fenix Entertainment

‘Market maturity’ key to Fenix Entertainment’s Colombian acceleration

The company tells IQ about its plan to turn Colombia into the epicentre of Latin American entertainment

News 12 June 2026

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Tour news: Maná & Muse multiply markets with more dates

Plus: Alanis Morissette to set up in LA, Sienna Spiro announces extensive world outing, Malcolm Todd hits NA, and a pair of anniversary tours

News 12 June 2026

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BMAC opens door to R&B Tour learning experience

Emerging live music professionals can gain first-hand experience on the inner workings of Chris Brown & Usher's forthcoming stadium tour

News 12 June 2026

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Irish festivals file affidavit following tickets.ie collapse

News 11 June 2026

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Legends Global appoints Caroline Wright as EVP of NA venues

News 11 June 2026

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The Art of Loving Live: Olivia Dean on Tour, part 2

Feature 11 June 2026

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AMC Theatres walks back plans to launch live concert experience

News 11 June 2026

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EDC Mexico 2024 Gallery Photo

Festival news: EDC reveals lineup for Colombia debut

Plus: Michelada announces cancellation, lineups revealed for Eden Sessions, Sandringham, and We Move Outside, and Katy Perry joins Dua Lipa's Sunny Hill

News 11 June 2026

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K-pop titans BIGBANG plot 20th anniversary stadium tour

The AEG Presents-promoted outing will span 31 dates across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, launching this August in Goyang

News 11 June 2026

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UK live campaigners call for time-bound EU touring talks

News 10 June 2026

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The Art of Loving Live: Olivia Dean on Tour

Feature 10 June 2026

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US indie promoter Jade Presents reveals $3m debt in bankruptcy filing

Around 5,000 ticket holders are listed among the creditors, which also includes artists, financial institutions, and event sponsors

News 10 June 2026

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TEG - New Order - Sydney Opera House - Credit Warren Jackon.

NSW gov’t aims to boost scope of Sydney Opera House concerts

With the proposal, the iconic Australian venue's CEO says the venue will be able to "contemporary, diverse and dynamic" outdoor programme

News 10 June 2026

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Bandsintown unveils ‘Boost’ feature for concert promotion

Tours will be able to pay to have relevant fans alerted about upcoming shows, with prices varying based on venue size

News 10 June 2026

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Germany’s Rock am Ring shifts 48,000 tickets in record time

Hot on the heels of this year's event, fans snapped up more than half of the tickets for the institutional rock festival's 2027 edition

News 10 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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Jay-Z

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Plus: Announcements from Phoebe Bridgers, The Mary Wallopers, Cortis, Sara Bareilles, Wilco, and Anyma

News 09 June 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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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

News 08 June 2026

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Emma Tranter - Take That The Circus Live 2026

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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$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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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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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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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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Zürich venue closures raise concerns for Swiss pipeline

News 05 June 2026

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Q&A: Annabelle Mauger, lililillilil

Comment 04 June 2026

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

News 04 June 2026

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British Airways ARC

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

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

News 04 June 2026

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LatAm ticketers eye increased resale integration

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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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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City Focus: The mighty Manchester

Feature 03 June 2026

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Australian industry body calls for live production tax incentive

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

News 02 June 2026

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

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

With a naming rights deal secured, the $21m FMB Amphitheater of Long Beach will open this week with a show from local superstar Snoop Dogg

News 01 June 2026

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

The formal partnership will see Dale Play promote Latin acts in Argentina, while DF Entertainment will continue to work with Live Nation on international acts

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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COMMENT

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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Making space for the independents

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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Irish acts lead 2026 European Talent Exchange bookings

News 01 June 2026

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Ironworks London

Temporary 7,000-cap electronic venue set for London’s riverside

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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Estéreo Picnic

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

Feature 29 May 2026

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Black Promoters Collective marks first Billboard top-ten tour ranking

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 - credit Julie Greve

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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Live Nation pilot aims to establish touring accessibility framework

Live Nation Spain and Fundación ONCE have spent the past year developing a new accessibility model for concerts, piloted across Fito & Fitipaldis’ Aullidos Tour

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

Although John Giddings has notched up 50 years in the business, he’s someone who doesn’t like to look backwards, so here’s his story so far, and what lies ahead

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

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

The three-date run has launched with festival-style branding for its shows in Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico

News 26 May 2026

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