Issue 145 Jun 2026

The Pride Edition

LGBTIQ+ List 2026, Loud & Proud, Montreux Jazz Festival's 60th anniversary, New Zealand market report, The Architects - Pino Sagliocco

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LGBTIQ+ List 2026

Say a huge hello to our latest cohort of queer pioneers who are making an impact in the international live music business and beyond...

Mariano Otero

Fever / DICE

"The ticketing industry is entering a period of increased scrutiny and regulatory change, which is both necessary and overdue"

Ethan-James Luke

Legends Global

"The audiences are diverse, the talent is diverse, so the people shaping the industry should reflect that, too"

Pol Mitchell

Soft Serve Management

"There’s been a real backslide in lineup diversity in mainstream events, which is a signal of bigger economic and systemic disruption"

Harry Wilding

Festival Republic / Kelham Pride / ILMC

"I plan to help grow [Kelham Pride] year on year, while keeping it free and accessible to the community"

Mary Allen

UTA

"We’re navigating a significant level of touring oversaturation alongside growing price resistance"

Mica Sefia

Black Lives in Music

"As a Black, queer, neurodivergent woman, my identity informs everything I do, whether intentionally or not"

Kat Winfield

CAA

"It’s not just about representation on paper; it’s about creating an environment where people genuinely feel supported"

Antonia Lines

LIVE Trust

"We're working in collaboration with the live sector to fix long-term problems and create a better future for everyone"

Erik Kammerer

Live Nation

"We need to slow down, pause, and identify those who will challenge industry norms while also honouring legacies"

Małgorzata Staniszewska

Alter Art

"When we prioritise fair treatment, economic security, and a safe, respectful environment, we create an industry where talent can thrive"

Peter Allott-Fletcher

AEG Presents

"Everything has become more expensive, and often unpredictably so – global events have an almost immediate impact"

Thiago Nakano

30e

"In Brazil, where music is such a strong part of people’s identities, tours can become real cultural moments"

Paul Schäfer

Freelance

"Representation matters because it creates role models, opens pathways, and signals to the next generation that there is space"

Shorlette Ammons

Farm Aid

"The same handful of corporations controlling food systems are often shaping culture and access in entertainment, too"

Steve Berry

Stagetruck Ltd

"I do what I do because I want everyone who comes to work with us to feel welcome, included, and part of something they’re proud of"

Bihter Çetinyol

Charmenko

"The industry in Türkiye is small; you can only work for corporations, governmental corporations, municipalities, and private companies"

Toby Corton

Mighty Hoopla / Sounds Queer / State is Flow

"Pay artists fairly, regulate, and redistribute profits in favour of the people who, without their work, the 'music industry' would just be 'industry'"

Jyn Paul

DICE

"Equitable access to tickets remains the biggest challenge the industry faces in keeping fans motivated and artists connected"

Sandra Schweizer

Gadget Entertainment AG

"Being surrounded by so many people actively shaping the business was genuinely inspiring and gave me a stronger sense of perspective"

Bruno Sérgio Gomes

Opus Entretenimento

"Demand is huge, but production costs, routing, and ticket affordability are putting a lot of pressure on the middle of the market"

Loud & Proud 2026

We shine our rainbow-coloured light on some of the queer acts currently taking stages around the world by storm...

Tsatsamis

Primary Talent

Tsatsamis is a rising London-based artist and producer known for his distinctive blend of confessional dance-pop.

Sprints

ROAM

SPRINTS underlined their status as one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting breakthrough bands with their universally acclaimed 2024 debut Letter To Self, which earned five-star reviews from NME and DIY...

Bambii

UTA

BAMBII is a Caribbean-Canadian DJ/producer who came up through Toronto’s underground club scene, blending Caribbean music with jungle, dancehall, UK garage, and drum & bass.

Young Miko

CAA

Hailing from Añasco, Puerto Rico, Young Miko is a GRAMMY-nominated and two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated recording artist and one of the most influential voices shaping the new generation of global music.

Hailaker

X-ray Touring

Hailaker is a British indie folk project formed by Jemima Coulter and Ed Tullett, also known as Lowswimmer.

KWN

WME

With her unapologetic authenticity, distinctive voice, and fearless approach to music, kwn has been captivating audiences, quickly becoming a rising star and ushering in the next generation of R&B.

Lakeside Legend: Montreux Jazz Festival’s 60th anniversary

As Montreux Jazz Festival turns 60, insiders reveal how a lakeside event became a global music brand—and the plans shaping its next six decades of growth and influence.

Feature 12 June 2026

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The Architects: Pino Sagliocco

Celebrating the pioneers of the modern live music business

Feature 12 June 2026

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Peter Taylor: The Circus Master

With a record-breaking 2026 ahead, Cuffe & Taylor co-founder Peter Taylor explains how persistence and a “circus comes to town” mindset built a UK promoting powerhouse.

Feature 12 June 2026

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Making Montreux Mondiale

From a UNESCO-protected archive of 7,000 performances, Montreux Jazz Festival transforms six decades of footage into a thriving worldwide brand

Feature 15 June 2026

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The Greatest Show Must Go On

Ciaran Donnelly talks to Take That’s manager, Chris Dempsey, about high-wire logistics, rebuilt set pieces, and the unstoppable elephant in the room...

Feature 12 June 2026

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Sweet Like Zucchero: Tour report

Feature 12 June 2026

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Market Focus: New Zealand

Feature 12 June 2026

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Escape To Victory

Feature 12 June 2026

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COMMENT

At its heart, Pride Month is a joyful expression of identity and community

AEG

AEG Presents outline why they continue to support the LGBTQ+ community

COMMENT 12 Jun 2026

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How to cut production costs without sacrificing quality

Alex Reardon

3 ways mid-level artists can cut production costs without sacrificing quality, according to live events design space veteran, Alex Reardon, president-Silent House Studios

COMMENT 12 Jun 2026

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The Pride Edition

LGBTIQ+ List 2026

Mariano Otero

Ethan-James Luke

Pol Mitchell

Harry Wilding

Mary Allen

Mica Sefia

Kat Winfield

Antonia Lines

Erik Kammerer

Małgorzata Staniszewska

Peter Allott-Fletcher

Thiago Nakano

Paul Schäfer

Shorlette Ammons

Steve Berry

Bihter Çetinyol

Toby Corton

Jyn Paul

Sandra Schweizer

Bruno Sérgio Gomes

Loud & Proud 2026

Tsatsamis

Sprints

Bambii

Young Miko

Hailaker

KWN

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