UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed a ‘mini-budget’ today that outlined a series of tax cuts, however members of the creative and entertainment sector feel the support is not enough. While the basic rate of income tax has been cut, the 45% top rate of tax for higher earners has been abolished, and an increase in …
Industry reacts to UK Government’s energy cap
The UK Government has announced support for businesses this winter, which will see wholesale energy costs for businesses cut roughly in half. The scheme means that wholesale gas and electricity prices for firms will be fixed for six months, starting from October 1. It has been reported that the scheme will be reviewed after three …
Live Nation Germany acquires Goodlive
Live Nation Germany has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in festival, booking and services agency, Goodlive. The acquisition was made from private equity backers Paragon Partners and Goodlive’s founders. Berlin-headquartered Goodlive is behind festivals and event experiences such as Splash Festival in Ferropolis and Superbloom Festival in Munich. It is hoped the deal …
People on the move: RSC, DEAG and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Daniel Evans (pictured left) and Tamara Harvey (pictured right) will be the co-artistic directors of the RSC from June 2023. Evans is currently the artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre and Harvey is currently the …