State of Independents: Celebrating the indie sector
In part one of the second-annual checkup on the indie sector, IQ celebrates the creativity and resilience of those carving their own paths
Feature By Gordon Masson | 3 December 2025
The challenges for independent companies operating in the live entertainment sector have arguably never been greater, as consolidation around the world continues apace.
However, as IQ discovers, those at the sharp end are some of the most pragmatic problem solvers in the industry, and despite myriad obstacles, remaining indie is a necessity for some, and a fierce passion for others.
Ever since Robert Sillerman began his corporate consolidation at the tail end of the 20th century, the live entertainment sector…
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