DF Concerts’ Geoff Ellis: 40 years in music
In the first part of the anniversary feature, the CEO reflects on his entry into the business and the legacy of Scotland's iconic festival T in the Park
Feature By IQ | 1 July 2025
In the decade since IQ last profiled Geoff Ellis, there have been some monumental moments in the Scottish live music business.
As part of that 2015 celebration of his 30th anniversary in music, Ellis spoke about his desire to launch more DF festivals, while taking its flagship event, T in the Park, to even greater heights as it trundled toward its 25th edition.
Unfortunately, fate – and frustrating bureaucracy – intervened, and T in the Park held its swansong 23rd gathering in 2016. But for the other half of his wish list, Ellis and his DF team can be
justifiably proud, establishing a number of successful outdoor extravaganzas that companies twice the size would be happy to boast.
“Our festival portfolio has grown significantly over the past decade,” says…
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