‘The purpose-built music stadium is next’: John Langford on AEG’s APAC expansion
In an in-depth discussion with IQ, the leader unpacks the company's ambitions as it looks to build a network of venues to connect the region
News By Hanna Ellington | 5 October 2026
The industry’s shift toward residency-style touring and a rising number of stadium-level acts could result in the development of ‘music-first stadiums’, says AEG’s John…
Langford, as the company looks to build a network of anchor venues to connect touring acts with evolving fanbases in the Asia-Pacific region.
At the top end of touring, more artists are doing more shows, but often in fewer markets, with extended runs providing a sizable economic return by bringing in external fan…
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