Country Profile: Czechia
Live Nation had a banner year in Czechia, reports Filip Hrbek, a promoter at the company, who says the market is particularly strong at the moment.
“We’re currently experiencing a record-breaking season,” he says, mentioning Dua Lipa, Imagine Dragons, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Billie Eilish, Tate McRae, and Pitbull among the standouts.
Among other promoters here are Colour Production, Rock For People, D Smack U Promotion, Fource Entertainment, and Obscure Promotion. Anthony Jouet, co-founder and MD of Fource Entertainment, describes 2025 as “busy” for his company. He does, however, say that, with 15 years’ experience in the market, it is essential not to overreach your capabilities. “I don’t want to be in a position where [in order] to grow, we are buying shows just to keep the team busy,” he says. “The key is to still be selective.”
He warns of oversaturation in the market, especially given its…