LIVE, a live music and entertainment business trade group for the UK, has been invited to join the UK Government’s UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Domestic Advisory Group (DAG). LIVE will be representing the entertainment and cultural industries, and its application was supported by UK Theatre/Society of London Theatre (SOLT), Association of British Orchestras …
ASM Global launches Help for Ukraine appeal at UK venues
Entertainment and venue management company ASM Global has revealed a fundraising campaign to support humanitarian aid amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Across ASM Global-operated venues in the UK, including AO Arena in Manchester, OVO Arena Wembley in London, First Direct Arena in Leeds, Utilita Arena in Newcastle and P&J Live in Aberdeen, money will …
Music Venue Trust calls on Spotify to support grassroots music venues
Music Venue Trust (MVT), a UK charity that aims to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues, has called on music streaming giant Spotify to support smaller venues. Following Spotify’s $310m (£236m/€281m) deal with Spanish LaLiga side FC Barcelona that includes naming rights for its stadium, Camp Nou, and shirt sponsorship, the charity called out …
‘The Batman’ posts strong opening weekend ticket sales
‘The Batman’ posted a commendable $128.5m (£98m/€118m) on its debut weekend across 4,417 North American cinemas. It is the best opening weekend for cinema ticket sales in the US in 2022, and is only the second pandemic-era film to post more than $100m in one weekend, after ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was released in December. …
Mixed reaction to England’s potential easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and …
Mixed reaction to England’s easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and six. COVID …
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 …
Lovetovisit.com partners with Musement – TheTicketingBusiness News
Tourism and culture platform Lovetovisit.com has partnered with tours and activities company, Musement. The collaboration will mean the new platform will take bookings for Musement’s portfolio of attractions such as The Tower of London, The London Eye, Harry Potter Studios, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, as well as other UK tourist hotspots. Lovetovisit.com, which has …
Green group reveals most environmentally friendly festivals
A Greener Festival (AGF), a not-for-profit company that assists events, festivals and venues in reducing their environmental impact, has revealed its selection of the greenest events and festivals from last year. Events across Europe, the UK and the US were hailed for the environmental efforts. Paradise City Festival, an electronic music festival in Perk, Belgium, …
Promoter Harvey Goldsmith to appear before MPs to aid touring inquiry
Promoter Harvey Goldsmith is set to appear before UK Members of Parliament (MPs) to aid with the Inquiry into EU Touring Crisis Facing Musicians and Crew. Senior Parliamentarians from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Music are due to hold the next stage of their inquiry, which is looking into the barriers facing UK artists …