State of Independents: Celebrating the indie sector
The challenges for independent companies operating in the live entertainment sector have arguably never been greater, as consolidation around the world continues apace.
Feature By Gordon Masson | 19 November 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 Gordon Masson 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 has been a constantly evolving landscape with mergers and acquisitions barely out of the news on a weekly basis. Mass redundancies and bankruptcies during Covid heralded an unprecedented wave of startups as many individuals took the opportunity to reset and launch new ventures, while…
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