Country Profile: Switzerland

Switzerland’s live market may be compact, but its promoter landscape is broad

Switzerland’s live market may be compact, but its promoter landscape is broad. A handful of major groups now control much of the business, having absorbed or partnered with established independents. Still, a smaller tier of ambitious operators continues to carve out space at the club, theatre, arena and festival level.

At the top of the pile is Gadget abc Entertainment Group, created in 2020 through the combination of Gadget, wepromote, and longstanding Eventim promoter abc Production. The group now…