Experts based in Hong Kong, Liverpool and Cardiff have shared the secrets of demonstrating the value of live music to local decision makers. Shain Shapiro, whose music market development consultancy ...

Festival staple Nordic has strengthened its environmental commitment with the introduction of Recycled Ocean Plastic wristbands. The event identification and smart access technology specialist ...

IQ 134, the latest issue of the international live music industry’s leading magazine, is available to read online now. In the April 2025 issue, Gordon Masson chats with UTA agent and undisputed king ...

One million people have attended Shakira’s record-breaking Latin American stadium tour so far, according to promoter Ocesa. The Colombian star has completed 18 concerts on this leg of her Las Mujeres ...

CTS Eventim chief Klaus-Peter Schulenberg has hailed the company’s international acquisition strategy after confirming record earnings for 2024. The German-headquartered ticketing and live ...

Organisers of the Netherlands’ Best Kept Secret are expanding their discount ticket offering for younger festivalgoers following last year’s successful launch.. Promoter Friendly Fire sought to combat ...

AEG Presents has appointed Lisa Mart to the newly created position of regional general manager of Indigo at The O2 and Watford Colosseum.. Mart, who will be based in London, brings more than 15 years ...

The International Live Music Conference’s annual deep dive into the venue sector delved into new markets, capital city residencies and the impact of 2025’s huge stadium summer on arenas. Oak View ...

A surprise Nirvana reunion and performances by an array of other A-listers put the seal on last night’s epic, star-studded FireAid charity gigs in Los Angeles. Produced by the Azoff family in ...

2024 has been a pivotal year for Passline Spain, defined by strategic partnerships and a significant impact on the live field. Since entering the Spanish market in 2021, we have become a trusted ...

Mexico’s biggest promoter Ocesa has hailed a successful first year of VIBRA, its initiative for fans with hearing disabilities. Through VIBRA, more than 1,000 hearing-impaired fans have benefited from ...

Queens of the Stone Age have cancelled the remainder of their 2024 tour due to frontman Josh Homme requiring “essential medical care”. North American festival dates at Soundside Music Festival and ...