Event organiser TADC Sweden files for bankruptcy

TADC Sweden, one of Scandinavia’s largest event organisers, has filed for bankruptcy.  The organiser said that the lasting impact of the pandemic, increased costs and a lull in ticket sales were to blame.  TADC was due to organise shows from acts such as Trivium, Alestorm, Lamb of God, W.A.S.P, Helloween and more. The company has …

AIF calls for Government-backed support to deal with mounting costs and shortages

Association of Independent Festivals chief executive Paul Reed (pictured) has warned of the “perfect storm” of ending VAT relief, Brexit, the supply chain crisis and worker shortages for UK festival organisers this summer. Reed has said that while the widespread return of large events this summer is a welcome sight, it will not be a …