Top promoters tackle the new headliner debate
The summer of 2023 has witnessed a shedload of open air spectaculars by an abundance of stars in their 20s and early 30s
News By James Hanley | 23 August 2023
Leading UK promoters have spoken out on the live industry’s success rate at developing fresh stadium and festival headliners. The new headliner question has been a perennial debate in the touring business over the past decade, amid claims of an over-reliance on heritage artists.
Yet despite legends including Elton John, KISS, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne and the Eagles all retiring from the road, the pipeline appears to be as healthy as it has been in decades.
The summer of 2023…
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