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1 min read 2021-11-26 22:58:43

Recruitment & restaffing in focus

As live entertainment operators around the world predict that 2022 could be a record-breaking year, the scramble is on to get depleted staff numbers

1 min read 2021-11-26 21:34:39

The founder and CEO of Finland’s Blockfest festival has gone on trial accused of money laundering. Kalle Kallonen, who denies the charge, allegedly

1 min read 2021-11-26 21:01:35

Trade body Live Performance Australia says the country’s cautious reopening has left it facing a shortage of touring artists over the summer

1 min read 2021-11-26 19:51:38

A hybrid planning application has been submitted for the proposed new 17,000-capacity arena in Cardiff. Operated by Live Nation and Oak View Group

1 min read 2021-11-26 17:43:01

ASM Global has made two new hires to its programming department, completing the ‘new-look’ team. Tom Saunders joins as programming manager and

1 min read 2021-11-25 23:31:35

Spanish festival organiser and concert promoter Last Tour is adding a new international festival to its stable of events. The inaugural Cala Mijas

1 min read 2021-11-25 23:01:40

Rolling Loud organisers are introducing an 18+ age policy for its 2021 California leg in an apparent response to the Astroworld tragedy. Kid Cudi, J.

1 min read 2021-11-25 21:54:14

In It Together festival is encouraging ticket buyers to bring their grandparents for free to the inaugural festival in Wales next year. The

1 min read 2021-11-25 20:26:09

Epic Games has acquired Rock Band and Guitar Hero creator Harmonix “to create musical journeys and gameplay for Fortnite”. The acquisition,

1 min read 2021-11-25 20:19:12

The list of nominees has been revealed for the Oscars of the international live music business, the 2022 Arthur Awards. The awards and Gala Dinner

1 min read 2021-11-25 18:21:50

The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has revealed noise complaints have been made against more than 40 venues since lockdown lifted in July, as a campaign to

1 min read 2021-11-25 00:28:42

Denmark has gained a new agency that will exclusively represent queer artists. Queer Music Agency will provide non-heterosexual talent with better

1 min read 2021-11-24 23:42:35

WME agents Marissa Smith, Matthew Morgan and Buster Phillips have reportedly left the company and are set to join former colleague Scott Clayton at

1 min read 2021-11-24 22:51:30

Marcia Titley has been appointed managing director for ticketing operation Eventim Sweden. Titley has been MD of Eventim Norway for almost four years

1 min read 2021-11-24 22:50:15

Ben Lovett says more than 250 shows are booked for each of his London venues in 2022 as the live business gears up to roar back from the Covid-19