Amazon UK launches self-promoted Prime Live shows

Amazon's entry in the world of concert promotion is addressing an "appetite for intimate shows" in close proximity to arena-level artists, the company tells IQ

News By | 9 May 2017

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Amazon today issued its strongest statement of intent to date about its live music plans, diving headfirst into promoting its own shows with the announcement of a new concert series, Prime Live Events.

Exclusively available to members of Amazon Prime – its £79-a-year subscription service that also includes music and video streaming, faster delivery on purchases from the Amazon website and, most recently, exclusive presales, lounges and premium seating at several AEG venues, including The O2 – the first Prime Live…

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