Issue 133 Feb 2025

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The Architects - Barry Dickins; Geoff Ellis celebrates 40 Years in music; Afrobeats stars go global; James Blunt tour report & more...

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News & Features

Secondary Schooling

Looking at legislative moves internationally to tackle resale

The Beats Grow Louder

Tochi Louis traces the growing influence of African artists

The Architects: Barry Dickins

Celebrating the pioneers who built the
foundations for the modern global business

The Freight Unknown

How are the professionals who ship
productions around the world preparing for their busiest year?

From Stage to Silver Screen

Hanna Ellington examines the growing trend of artists broadcasting concert films

Concert Concentration

The shrinking nature of tour routings

Comment & Columns

Urgent Action is Needed

Ross Patel makes a case for everyone to battle the climate crisis

Taxing Times

Jess Partridge argues against withholding tax rules

A New Policy

Jon Collins outlines LIVE’s six focus points for 2025

20 Years of Bedlam: James Blunt’s anniversary tour

IQ talks with Blunt and the professionals helping to take him around the world to celebrate the landmark anniversary of his best-selling debut

Feature 01 July 2025

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The beats grow louder: The rise of Afrobeats

Amid the extraordinary ascent of the genre, Tochi Louis traces the growing influence of African artists around the world

Feature 01 July 2025

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The Architects: Celebrating ITB’s Barry Dickins

The legendary agent kicks off IQ's new series recognising the live pioneers who laid the foundations for today’s vibrant global business

News 01 July 2025

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Stages to silver screens: The rise of the concert film

Key players in the concert cinema space discuss how artists are using the medium to deliver their tours to audiences beyond those sat in venue seats

Feature 01 July 2025

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Concert concentration: are tours shrinking?

Eamonn Forde examines the evolving nature of touring across Europe, as artists and their representatives plan tighter runs of dates

Feature 01 July 2025

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ILMC panel preview: The Campfire – CEE Europe

Feature 21 August 2025

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ILMC panel preview: Middle East Live – Venue Boom

Feature 21 August 2025

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COMMENT

Our 2025 policy platform can empower the UK's live industry

Jon Collins

Jon Collins, chief executive of LIVE, outlines six policies that promise to address concerns and unlock opportunities for live music

COMMENT 21 Aug 2025

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It is imperative the present regime of withholding taxes is overhauled

Jess Partridge

The European Music Managers Alliance claims the current system has caused some artists to lose money on otherwise profitable tours

COMMENT 21 Aug 2025

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It’s unfolding before our eyes, and the urgency for action has never been greater

Ross Patel

LIVE Green impact consultant and sustainability advocate Ross Patel makes a case for everyone to battle the climate crisis

COMMENT 01 Jul 2025

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