Live entertainment company Live Nation has said that it supports US President Joe Biden’s call for fee transparency in the sector. Yesterday (Wednesday) President Biden pledged to crack down on surprise fees sprung on consumers on things like TV cable bills, hotel rooms and concert tickets. Biden told reporters: “We’re just getting started. There’s tens …
Live music bodies call on new Prime Minster for VAT reduction
Following the news that Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s new Prime Minister earlier this week, organisations in the live music sector have called for stability. Sunak was made Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative party following Liz Truss’s resignation after just six weeks in office. Those in the live music sector have called …
Live Nation Women funds Gritty In Pink start-up
Live Nation Women has announced an investment from the Live Nation Women Fund into Gritty In Pink, a start-up building the InPink marketplace with the aim of equality. The InPink marketplace is a new platform that connects the music industry to a diverse community of female creators and professionals. The Live Nation Women Fund is …
Pollen owed almost £80m at time of collapse
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 fell …
Two Astroworld lawsuits reportedly settled
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 the …
Cinema drawing in adults faster than theatre in post-pandemic environment
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 and …
Tom Grennan becomes patron of Music Venue Trust
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 to …
Victoria supports next round of live music initiatives, people and businesses
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 and …
When We Were Young festival cancels Saturday date due to high winds
Music festival When We Were Young, which is presented by live entertainment giant Live Nation, was forced to cancel its Saturday performances due to severe weather. The announcement was made by organisers just one hour before doors were scheduled to open at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. In an announcement on Twitter, organisers said: “When …
Backstage: Taylor Swift, Dave Chappelle and more
A round-up of the latest live events news… Comedians Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle have announced a seven-city west coast run of their US tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on December 1 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, with additional stops at Footprint Center, Honda Center, SAP Center, Chase Center and …