[ad_1] Travel and experiences start-up Pollen, which worked on events with the likes of Justin Bieber, Diplo and more, owed £78.6m ($90m/€91m) at the time of its collapse. According to filings on Companies House submitted by insolvency business Kroll, Pollen’s parent company Streetteam Software Limited owed £75m – £59.4m unsecured – to creditors when it …
Two Astroworld lawsuits reportedly settled
[ad_1] Two lawsuits have reportedly been settled by families of victims of the Astroworld tragedy. A number of reports have surfaced surrounding a settlement agreement being reached with the family of Alex Acosta, a 21-year-old that was killed during last year’s festival. The Houston Chronicle has also reported that a settlement has been agreed for …
Cinema drawing in adults faster than theatre in post-pandemic environment
[ad_1] New analysis of data recently published by the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has shown that patrons are returning much faster to cinemas and exhibitions than live music shows and theatre productions. However, the data shows a positive trajectory in post-pandemic arts attendance by English adults. The analysis was undertaken …
Dubai’s Global Village attraction to reopen today
[ad_1] Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen today (Tuesday) with new attractions, shows and additional amenities to improve the visitor experience. During its last season, which usually runs for six months but was extended for a further four weeks, a record 7.8 million guests visited the attraction. The attraction is celebrating its 27th season, …
Soho Place owner says theatre tickets should be kept low during economic crisis
[ad_1] Nica Burns, owner of the new Soho Place theatre, West End producer, and co-founder of Nimax Theatres, has said that keeping ticket prices low will be key for the survival of venues during the cost-of-living crisis. In an interview with BBC News, Burns said: “Theatre has always proved itself very resilient. I agree with …
Tom Grennan becomes patron of Music Venue Trust
[ad_1] British singer/songwriter Tom Grennan has become a patron of Music Venue Trust, a charity that is working to protect, secure and improve the UK’s grassroots music venues (GMVs). Grennan’s career in music was kickstarted by north London venue, The Finsbury. In an interview with mobility app Free Now, which has also partnered with MVT …
F1’s US Grand Prix welcomes record crowd
[ad_1] The United States Formula 1 Grand Prix welcomed a record crowd of 440,000 to the Circuit of the Americas (pictured) over the weekend. The total means that the US GP overtakes Australia as this season’s best-attended race, where 419,000 spectators descended on Melbourne back in April. Fans witnessed Dutch driver Max Verstappen take his …
Victoria supports next round of live music initiatives, people and businesses
[ad_1] The Victoria Government in Australia has awarded AUD$11m (£6m/$7m/€7m) to various artists, festivals and programmes that will bring a boost to live music in the region. As part of an ongoing scheme through Creative Victoria, the money will support local music and jobs for thousands in the music industry, and promote Victorian music locally …
The Rotherhithe and East London Playhouse to offer free and subsidised tickets
[ad_1] A new venue that is set to open in Rotherhithe, south-east London, will offer free tickets to people using food banks and those who have access to subsidised school meals. The Rotherhithe and East London Playhouse will open tomorrow (Tuesday) and is a rebrand of the Rotherhithe Playhouse, which was founded nearby by artistic …
UK Theatre Awards crowns 2022 winners
[ad_1] The 2022 UK Theatre Awards revealed its winners at a London ceremony yesterday (Sunday), with Leeds Playhouse coming away the most decorated. The theatre won three awards including the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre, Best Design for Laura Hopkins and Simon Wainwright for ‘Dracula: The Untold Story’ and Best Performance in a Musical for Divina …